Drive the worst roads in your area and you'll feel the Mach 1's inherent track-readiness, even in base form, but even then, the ride quality is nothing to moan about. Even in Normal mode, the Mach 1 feels responsive and sporty, while still comfortable and composed. The Mach 1's suspension is bolted to the former GT350's front and rear subframes and features Ford's latest spec of magnetorheological dampers, which offer three modes to match the powertrain settings of Normal, Sport, and Track. 480-HP Mustang Mach 1 Handling Pack Costs $3500.Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is Back for 2021 with 480 HP.Those looking to squeeze an extra tenth out of their times will like the six speed's no-lift-shift feature that allows you to keep the accelerator pinned during full-throttle upshifts. For drivers still perfecting their craft, the Mach 1 features automatic rev-matching downshifts-purists will be happy to know it can be shut off. Unlike the Bullitt, the Mach 1 utilizes Tremec's TR-3160 six-speed manual transmission borrowed from the GT350 instead of the GT's Getrag-built box and will also offer a 10-speed automatic ($1595) that wasn't available in the Bullitt.

We headed to Willow Springs International Raceway to verify that claim, and we learned that although the Mach 1 isn't perfect, it's fast, it handles surprisingly well, it's comfortable enough for a commute, and it looks pretty cool, too.Īnswering the call to speed is a 480-hp version-20 more horses than the standard GT-of the port- and direct-injected 5.0-liter V-8 from the Bullitt. With the Bullitt and the GT PP2 out of the lineup, Ford goes so far as to bill the Mach 1 as the most track-capable 5.0. Named for the Mach 1 special editions of the past, the new Mach is best thought of as a track-focused replacement for three discontinued Mustangs: the Mustang GT with the Performance Package 2 (PP2), the Mustang Bullitt, and the GT350.

Despite living in the shadow of the 760-hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 deserves consideration, especially if your track car needs to be a daily driver.

UPDATE 5/27/21: This review has been updated with test results.Īsk 100 track-driving enthusiasts what the perfect track car is, and you're likely to get 100 different answers.

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