Ford Will Take the Mach 1 Global: Here's What to Expect

Indirect Replacement

As we bid farewell to the Shelby GT350, we say hello to the Mustang Mach 1. So it's fair to say the Mach 1 is an indirect replacement of sorts. Unlike the GT350, the Mack 1 will be sold throughout Europe and the UK.

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Bridging the Gap

The idea is that the Mustang Mach 1 will bridge the gap between the current Mustang GT offered in Europe and the Shelby GT500. Like the GT350, the GT500 isn't available in the UK or throughout Europe. 

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Order Books Open

Ford's order books for the Mach 1 will open in early 2021. The starting price is expected to be around €58,000, which isn't too far off the mark when you consider the starting price of the Bullitt is €54,443.

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It's Fast

Ford has said that the Mach 1 is "the fastest production Mustang around a track ever offered to customers in Europe.". The model gets to 60 mph in a blistering 4.2 seconds and will keep going all the way to 163 mph. This equates to a standing quarter-mile time of 12.2 seconds.

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Under the Hood

Propelling this beast is an uprated version of Mustang's 5.0-liter V8 engine. This unit pumps out an impressive 454 hp and 390 ft-lb of torque. The added power is thanks to an intake manifold, oil cooler, and oil filter adapter taken from the Shelby GT350. All the power is either sent through a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic gearbox.

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Premium Look

The Mach 1 rides on a set of 19-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels. These alloys were inspired by the Magnum 500s on the original Mach 1. The shark-nosed front end isn't just a stylistic upgrade: it's performance-based too. The unique front-end combined with an extended underbody chassis tray offers 22% more downforce than a Mustang GT with the performance pack.

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Handling Package

If you're getting the 6-speed manual transmission version, you can add an optional Handling Package. This package includes a larger front splitter, reshaped front wheel lip moldings, a gurney flap, and tire spats from the Shelby GT500. Overall this package helps to increase downforce by 128% when compared to the Mustang GT. The tires at the front and rear also gain an additional 1-inch in width with this package.

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