Posted on 06/16/2020 11:51:45 AM PDT by Red Badger
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Ford is resurrecting the Mustang Mach 1 as the new global “pinnacle” of 5.0-liter V8 models for the famed pony car.
The automaker digitally unveiled the limited-edition car Tuesday.
Such “buzz” or “hype” models aren’t bestsellers but are considered important to attract attention to entire brands and vehicle lineups.
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2021 Mustang Mach 1 Ford
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Ford Motor is resurrecting the Mustang Mach 1 as the new global “pinnacle” of 5.0-liter V8 models for the famed pony car.
The automaker digitally unveiled the limited-edition car Tuesday. It features greater performance than the current Mustang GT but is expected to be more attainable than Mustang Shelby GT models, which are track-focused variants with more powerful engines.
The 2021 Mustang Mach 1 follows other “buzz” or “hype” models such as the Bullitt, a model inspired by a Mustang in the 1968 movie by the same name starring Steve McQueen. Such vehicles aren’t bestsellers but are considered important to attract attention to entire brands and vehicle lineups.
“With success of the other recent buzz models such as Bullitt, now is a great time to bring back the legendary Mach 1 name to the pony car lineup after a 17-year hiatus,” Ford historian Ted Ryan said during a media briefing. “This 2021 model lives up to the legacy, setting a new standard for 5.0-liter Mustang track performance.”
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The 2021 Mustang Mach 1 – arriving next spring in the U.S. and Canada – features a more aggressive design, including a freshened front end and grille, as well as performance parts from the Shelby GT models. The vehicle’s engine produces 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.
“It’s going to pull you from the seat of your pants,” Jim Owens, head of Mustang marketing, said. He referred to the car as the “pinnacle of 5.0-liter performance” for Mustang.
The car will come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A 10-speed automatic transmission also will be available.
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Ford did not release pricing for the car, which will be sold in international markets unlike other special models such as the Bullitt.
Company executives declined to discuss sales expectations for the car. More than 300,000 Mustang Mach 1 models have been produced since its debut in 1969, according to Ford. The car was first discontinued after nine years. The model returned for the 2003 and 2004 Mustang models.
Ford also is using the “Mach” name for the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover that’s expected to go on sale later this year.
Here’s a serious Mach 1. Check the engine displacement!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJlNq8gFihM
Turn off volume if you aren’t a head banger.
I like the jutting angles on the front ground effects, but I think the hood would look better with a small angular air scoup, even if it was purely cosmetic.
Starting to get a porsche look. At least from one angle.
In my opinion a Mach 1 without a shaker is not a Mach 1. I
have an 03 Mach 1 that is my daily driver. 125k miles. great car. And it has a shaker.
i was thinking more an SLS look from the front view
Nice car. Master Of Puppets ain’t bad either.
I remember the original Mach One. They should just recreate it faithfully. Fantastic car.
I’m sorry, but based on history the only engine options likely available will be a 4 or 6 cylinder and a hybrid.
The car I have now has a CVT. Yes it is terribly smooth and efficient (I routinely get hybrid level mpg with just the 4 cyl)...but a lot of times I miss the skill, control, and subtleties of my last car with it's 5 spd stick...
>>>I’m sorry, but based on history the only engine options likely available will be a 4 or 6 cylinder and a hybrid<<<
Did you read past the Headline? It comes with a 5.0 Coyote V-8 with 480 HP. Can’t believe they are squeezing that much HP from a Naturally Aspirated small displacement OHC V-8.
The Mid Engine 2020 Corvette I have on order is 495 HP with it’s 6.2 Liter Pushrod V-8.
A Clumsier car , you will not find.
Boring.
Body sway: Excessive!
Too bad. No bump in power from the Bullitt.
Yeah, I saw that. We’ll see.
Only TWO pedals on their unveiling car??
I have a 2006 GT Convertible. Great car.
Starting to get a porsche look. At least from one angle.
Well chevy did it first, ford is just following along.
The new corvette is the cayman/boxter that porsche put out 10 years ago, with a bigger motor and and meathead chassis.
Are you talking about the legacy Mach 1? Body sway maybe, but it was never boring.
The modern ones; you are incorrect on all three claims. I’m guessing you have not driven a modern pony car. The low end ones are extremely competent, and the high end ones can race with Porches and super cars.
Ford guy here and past Mustang owner. This one doesn’t excite me. They haven’t for a while now.
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