2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 first drive review: Bullitt with butterfly wings
Sharper than a Bullitt but less aggressive than a GT350, does the Mach 1 bridge the gap between Mustang GT and Shelby, or is it simply stuck in the middle? Listen - 06:08
This gray color is exclusive to the Mach 1 s appearance package. Steven Ewing/Roadshow
The Mach 1 aims to bridge the gap between GT and Shelby in the Ford Mustang hierarchy and essentially picks up where the Bullitt left off. Its 5.0-liter V8 has the Bullitt s 480-horsepower tune and with a few powertrain and suspension upgrades from the Shelby GT350 (RIP), it makes for a rootin -tootin Mustang that s easy to like.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is on its way to dealers now
And the 2021 Mustang lineup as a whole is here with a handful of changes. Listen - 01:14
It s here! Ford
Rejoice, pony car fans. The first cars from a limited batch of 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 models is now on its way to dealers, the automaker said on Thursday. The Blue Oval said the first cars left the assembly plant and are en route to dealers as you read this, plus it detailed a few other changes to the 2021 Mustang.
We already know the whole story surrounding the bridge-building Mustang Mach 1, but those shopping other ponies will find some changes. For instance, the latest Mustang Shelby GT500 now features an optional Carbon Fiber Handling Package. As the name implies, it adds, well, carbon fiber and more handling gear. Specifically, the package bundles 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, adjustable strut top mounts, a Gurney flap and