Mustang Mach1 Concept

With the introduction of the mustang mach e many enthusiasts will likely be quite happy to see a mach 1 mustang variant make a return as well the last mustang mach 1 to hit the streets was the 2004 model year meaning it s been over 15 years since a mach 1 has rolled off ford s.

Mustang mach1 concept. The mach 1 title adorned performance oriented mustang offerings until the original retirement of the moniker in 1978 returning briefly in 2003 and 2004. Spanning just two years the 2003 and 2004 ford mustang mach 1 was a throwback to the iconic pony that launched in the late 1960s. Ford mustang mach 1 tipped for 2021 model year launch gt350 may kick the bucket. Ford engineers dug into the shelby gt350 s parts.

1971 mach 1 mustang factory m code 351 4v cleveland wide ratio top loader 4 speed n case 3 50 1 traction lok tilt steering. First and foremost the 2021 mustang mach 1 packs 480 horsepower or 20 more ponies than a standard mustang gt from the 5 0 liter coyote v8 engine. It s been highly rumored for some time now that the mach 1 will be making a return to the mustang lineup. The mustang mach i was a two seat fastback wîth a very aggressive lòòking chopped roof profile.

Now the supersonic stang returns for a limited run and it s. The new mach 1 is powered by a 480 hp 5 0 liter v 8 with a standard six speed manual transmission from the shelby gt350 although a 10 speed automatic with paddle shifters is available. The ford mustang mach 1 is a performance oriented option package of the ford mustang originally introduced by ford in august 1968 as a package for the 1969 model year. We know the mustang mach 1 will use a naturally aspirated 5 0 liter v 8 which in gt trim makes 460 horsepower.

It s back for 2021. The supersonic concorde jet first allowed civilians to travel faster than the speed of sound mach 1 on march 2 1969. This is a true numbers matching mach 1 block 3 months off. Each of the rear pillars featured a flip open racing style gas cap while larger than normal air scoops dominated the flanks.

Turning that up to 500 plus ponies wouldn t be difficult with bolt on aftermarket. An alleged internal ford document might shed some light on the mustang lineup s future.