New Mach 1 Concept
The supersonic concorde jet first allowed civilians to travel faster than the speed of sound mach 1 on march 2 1969.
New mach 1 concept. Ford updated the mach 1 concept s styling for 1968 and put it back on the auto show circuit stoking anticipation for a new model. That same model year ford. Even the familiar 5 0 liter and 2 3 liter engines. 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.
Based on a new report from ford authority it sounds like the 2021 ford mustang mach 1 s v 8 engine will get significantly more power than we first thought citing a source. Introducing the all new all electric 2021 mustang mach e suv. In fact ford icons director dave pericak says the 2021 mach. Ford envisions the mach 1 as a bridge between the gt and shelby models something with a punchy engine and deft handling in the corners.
Built from the mustang heritage the mach e has all the power and passion but zero emissions. Sources talking to ford authority have stated that ford is looking at achieving 525 horsepower 391 kw and 450 pound feet 610 nm of torque with the new mach 1 well over the 480 horsepower 358. Ford s levacar mach 1 concept was an air propulsion flying car of sorts suggesting that vehicles in the future could use ducted air to levitate and maneuver at high speed while off the ground. The mach 1 arrives bulked up with a restyle for 1969 the mustang looked racier than ever with a longer pointier nose capped by a wide grille and four headlight styling.
Like the original the 2021 mustang mach 1 is meant to bridge a gap between the mustang gt and a shelby mustang. It s back for 2021.