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MACH 1"What is old in new again..." seems to be the motto at Team Mustang these days. Early last summer, June 21-24, 2001 in Tulsa Oklahoma, Team Mustang introduced the brand-new Mach 1 which may be in production in late 2002 and it targeted to be in the price range between the Mustang GT and SVT Cobra.
The
concept Mach 1 borrows the shaker hood scoop from Classic-Design Concepts (http://www.classic-designconcepts.com).
Essentially, the shaker is a 1969 part with custom duct work to fit the intake
system. The shaker looks very 1969-70 Mach 1 protruding through a hole cut from
the hood of the new Mustang as seen below.
Roush Performance (http://www.roushperf.com) also played a part in the development of the power train. Mach 1
concept is basically a Cobra, with the 4-valve 4.6 engine, but with a solid rear
axle instead of the standard independent rear suspension. The front of the Mach 1 is essentially the current Mustang with the factory honey-combe grille removed with a blacked out hood.
Inside, are Bullitt gauges and pedals. A T-handel shifter has also been added. The seats were also unquie to the Mach 1 which look like they date back to the original 1969 version.
The Mach 1 logo is also
found in black on the rocker panel with Mach 1 stripes.
The current wheels are the Bullitt style but the Mach 1 may be introduced with a set that resembles the vintage 18 inch Magnum 500.
As long as Ford keeps concepts like this alive, the legend of the Mustang will live forever. Long live the Mustang.
Source:Mustang Weekly (Article July 2001) http://www.mustangweekly.com/2001/july/mach1/mach1.aspMustang Weekly ( Article September 2001) http://www.mustangweekly.com/2001/september/MACH1/m1-1.ASPStangnet ( Article) http://www.stangnet.com/mach1/mach1.html
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