đź“° Auto News 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 to be 'most track-capable' non-Shelby Mustang ever
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480-HP 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1's Handling Pack Costs $3500
The option package includes sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and can be had with both manual- and automatic-transmission models.
It's worth noting that the European version of the Mach 1 is a bit less powerful than the one on sale in American. Over there, the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 has 453 horsepower (338 kilowatts) and 390 pound-feet (529 Newton-meters) of torque, versus 480 hp (358 kW) and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) in the United States. The different emissions regulations between the markets are the reason for the difference.
The one in this video has the six-speed manual, rather than the available 10-speed automatic. It's riding on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
It's down 17 horsepower and a manual in a capable driver isn't a hinderance with his car. It looked and sounded like understeer was a problem, which the handling pack would have solved a bit.
Ford doesn't do the greatest job with building cars that post the fastest lap time in their class. GM engineers seem to do a better job in wrangling every tenth of a second out of their vehicles.
Ford doesn't do the greatest job with building cars that post the fastest lap time in their class. GM engineers seem to do a better job in wrangling every tenth of a second out of their vehicles.
So the car tested is basically a Mustang GT PP1 with a Mach 1 sticker package. Not surprised at all with these results...
Wanted to bump this because I went online to price out a new Mach 1 build. With the options being a premium, 10spd, Recaros, and handling pack, the build comes out to $67k. Honestly was kind of shocked at that number.
For shits and giggles, I went over to the Chebby site to build a comparable 2SS 1LE car with an auto, and that came out to $54k. Why does Ford feel a comparable Mustang that is a slightly lesser track vehicle is worth $13k more than it's main competitor?
Someone is interested in buying my car, so that's the only reason I'm kinda looking around. Figured a new Eruption Green Mach 1 with an A10 and later add a nice twin turbo kit would be a pretty fun car, but at $67k, I just don't think I can justify it.
For shits and giggles, I went over to the Chebby site to build a comparable 2SS 1LE car with an auto, and that came out to $54k. Why does Ford feel a comparable Mustang that is a slightly lesser track vehicle is worth $13k more than it's main competitor?
Someone is interested in buying my car, so that's the only reason I'm kinda looking around. Figured a new Eruption Green Mach 1 with an A10 and later add a nice twin turbo kit would be a pretty fun car, but at $67k, I just don't think I can justify it.
Said ages ago a Mach 1 isnt worth the MSRP for a sticker package and 20hp over my 2020 PP1.
Like you just said add a twin turbo kit because this is America and no one gives a shit about turns so why buy a Mach 1?
Just buy a loaded GT.
Like you just said add a twin turbo kit because this is America and no one gives a shit about turns so why buy a Mach 1?
Just buy a loaded GT.
turns > straight line
A magride equipped PP1 is plenty with proper tires.
Edit Ohh it doesnt ride like ass in normal either.
If I'm getting rid of my car, it will not be for another base model car. I want something somewhat "special", if that explains it?
go complain about not having 500hp and DCT
I do about the S650. Other than the DH that things a bust too.
Mach 1 really is just an appearance package money grab, it's kind of sad
I still love the new edge machs though. Don't know why
If thats the case GT350 or GT500 are only options worth it. A Mach 1 is a 10k sticker package.
Seriously. Is Ford out of their fucking mind? It's like they're trying to get Mustang enthusiasts to go to the other guys...
Would you just stop already with the sticker package. It's quite a bit more than that, but not enough to warrant an almost $70k price tag imo.
At $57k for the car I spec'd, I'd be down.
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