ДИРБОРН, Mich., May 29, 2020–With speed, style and a name that embodies both, Ford today announces the Mustang Mach 1 is roaring back to life this year, with its debut coming this spring.
The iconic fastback coupe that дебютировал during the first golden muscle era of cars in the late-1960snow returns for global Mustang enthusiasts looking for the epitome of naturally aspirated 5.0-литровый V8 performance in a new golden age of power as a new choice in the lineup of the world’s best-selling sports car.
“Mach 1 has a special place in Mustang history, and it’s time for this special edition to claim the top spot in our 5.0-литровый V8 линейке performance and reward our most hardcore Mustang enthusiasts who demand that next level of power, precision and collectability,”said DavePericak, директор, Ford Icons.“Like the original, the all-new Mustang Mach 1 will be true to its heritage, delivering great looks and as the most трек-capable 5.0-литровый Mustang когда-либо.”
Continuing the legacy of дебютировал Mach 1 1969 for the model year and immediately carved out its place in the Mustang lineup, delivering performance and improved with its dynamics GT handling suspension. In the years that followed, пила Mach 1 improved performance versus Mustang GT and was more attainable than Шелби Boss and variants.
“Mach 1 has always been that bridge between base Mustang Shelby and the models,” сказал Тед Райан, heritage бренд-менеджер, Ford Archives. “From a style and handling perspective, the original Mach 1 managed to stand out as unique, even in the Mustang lineup and as the name implies, it could really move.”
Two years after its debut, Mach 1 with its competition suspension hit the streets в 1971 longer and larger than the original, with an assortment of powerful engine options. В 1974 году, Mach 1 saw again major changes, reimagined for the first time as a hatchback. This Mach 1 поколения enjoyed a five-year run and beefed up its handling capabilities more with an optional ралли Suspension Package.
Mach 1 returned for2003 2004 and model years, blending modern power with the nostalgia of 1970s-era Mach 1 design elements. Its unique Mach 1 handling suspension with larger Brembo front disc brakes improved on-road performance, while its матовый черный спойлер hood and stripe helped the coupe выдающийся.
Seventeen years later, the all-new 2021 Mustang Mach 1 is set to return as the most track-ready 5.0-литровый Mustang ever, once again delivering дизайн magic while adding to its performance legacy