Mustang Mach1 Concept
Ford engineers dug into the shelby gt350 s parts.
Mustang mach1 concept. An alleged internal ford document might shed some light on the mustang lineup s future. We know the mustang mach 1 will use a naturally aspirated 5 0 liter v 8 which in gt trim makes 460 horsepower. Ford mustang mach 1 tipped for 2021 model year launch gt350 may kick the bucket. 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.
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. Each of the rear pillars featured a flip open racing style gas cap while larger than normal air scoops dominated the flanks. It s back for 2021. 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.
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. 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. The ford mustang mach 1. The supersonic concorde jet first allowed civilians to travel faster than the speed of sound mach 1 on march 2 1969.
Now the supersonic stang returns for a limited run and it s. 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. That same model year ford. The mach 1 title adorned performance oriented mustang offerings until the original retirement of the moniker in 1978 returning briefly in 2003 and 2004.
This is a true numbers matching mach 1 block 3 months off. In late 1966 ford designers prepared a mustang concept to preview some of the design updates coming for the 1969 model.