Mustang Mach 1 Concept

In late 1966 ford designers prepared a mustang concept to preview some of the design updates coming for the 1969 model.

Mustang mach 1 concept. An alleged internal ford document might shed some light on the mustang lineup s future. The first production mustang mach 1 arrived as a 1969 model but ford designers had been playing around with some of its themes years earlier. The mustang mach i was a two seat fastback wîth a very aggressive lòòking chopped roof profile. Ford mustang mach 1 tipped for 2021 model year launch gt350 may kick the bucket.

Here s a look at the 66 mach 1 concept car. Each of the rear pillars featured a flip open racing style gas cap while larger than normal air scoops dominated the flanks. Introducing the all new all electric 2021 mustang mach e suv. Turning that up to 500 plus ponies wouldn t be difficult with bolt on aftermarket.

The ford mustang mach 1 is a performance oriented option package of the ford mustang originally introduced by ford in august 1968 as a package for the 1969 model year. We know the mustang mach 1 will use a naturally aspirated 5 0 liter v 8 which in gt trim makes 460 horsepower. 1966 ford mustang mach 1 concept mach 1 concept drawing describes a two stage power tailgate. Built from the mustang heritage the mach e has all the power and passion but zero emissions.

The 1972 mustang mach 1 also lost the pop open gas cap replaced with the crappy standard twist on cap. 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. That same model year ford. The supersonic concorde jet first allowed civilians to travel faster than the speed of sound mach 1 on march 2 1969.

It opened high for loading and could be left at a level even with the roof to haul large objects. The mach 1 title adorned performance oriented mustang offerings until the original retirement of the moniker in 1978 returning briefly in 2003 and 2004. Mach 1s were powered by the 302 windsor in base trim but you could upgrade to one of three options in the 351 cleveland v8 range 2 barrel 4 barrel or the new for 72 r code 351ho.