So me wanting an affordable sports car (what the mustang is supposed to be) is somehow entitlement? Shelby models have always had a premium price tag because of the name. Having a non Shelby Mustang approach the same tier pricing eliminates the “affordability” aspect IMO.
. So much grunt for so little cash. But times change, today's youth are interested in hybrids/electric cars most likely, growing competition and increasing costs. Hell a base Cayman in Sweden is around 60k USD, it's difficult to compare prices but still.
Zack, so what if it is? If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Not everyone wants a Shelby. My almost 50k fully loaded California Special is exactly what I want. I’m sure those with PP2’s and Bullitt’s feel the same way. The negativity is unwarranted and unnecessary.
Seriously? If you were talking about base GT’s fine but fully loaded special edition models approaching Shelby prices is not an issue. As others have said you can still get a 460hp car in the low $30k so your affordability reasoning really doesn’t hold water.
I guess I am in the minority that does not like spending $50k+ on a vehicle I can (mostly) build myself from a vehicle that is thousands less. That is my entire point here...... The 2021 Mach 1 (from what we have seen so far) is a parts bin vehicle. It signifies (to me at least) VERY little effort on Ford's part to create a new specialty Mustang and quite simply could be just a money grab intended for those that want the Mach 1 name. Remember, 3 years ago the Mach 1 name was going to be used for the Mach E. That means (to me again) that this vehicle was conceived and developed in less than 3 years. The Shelby's usually have something you simply cannot get in a "standard" Mustang (the FPC 5.2 for instance) which (you can absolutely argue this) justifies a price premium over a standard GT. The Mach 1 (from what we know so far) is a Bullitt with a different tune and likely Shelby coolers (that should have been included in the bullitt and PP2 to begin with). Plus, for it being marketed as the "most track capable" mustang, I don't think the added weight of the 401a premium interior, leather interior, 12 speaker sound system, etc... really fits don't you? That stuff is added to increase the price and "justify" it. IMO, I am tired of Ford making specialty mustangs on the same chassis that take very little effort to develop and adding every option imaginable to justify a $50k+ price tag.
Of course you are entitled to your opinions and POV, even if they are wrong.
Kidding...........If the ford authority report is accurate, we’re going to see a bespoke engine in this car.
I will give you that, 525 from a coyote would be impressive but it would be far from a bespoke engine.
Ah, but what will it take to get 525 on 91/93. Bespoke, most likely not. But some upgraded internals, maybe.
That's right. There is no way Ford would have an E85 dedicated engine. 525 on 93 would be 65 more HP over the stock engine. Think of what Ford could still do with this engine. Valving, camshaft profile, Piston shape/compression, stroke giving more cubic inches, tune. Could be a very cool forged piston engine doing 8,500 RPM.
