Nobody likes Mach 1's

[SSSICK]

When I see Mach 1’s listed with prices that are not much more than what I paid for my brand new 2021 Shelby GT500, I feel extremely blessed that I got such a good deal

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[SSSICK]

I’m a GT500 owner who goes out of my way to talk to folks about their mustangs regardless of which trim it is. I was looking heavily into buying a Mach before I did a see budget analysis and decided to go with the GT500.

Gear heads don’t much care or notice your individual mods. Hell, half the time at shows I have to point out very obvious mods to people who have no idea it’s far from stock.

This! If one can acquire a GT500 without a huge markup, it makes total sense - way more bang for your buck compared to the Mach 1.

 

[cerbomark]

yea but most of us paid under invoice for our M1s.
That makes for a large price spread.

 

[f00man]

Well if you're not happy with a Mustang GT having parts from the bins of the PP, Bullet, and GT350 to make it a better Mustang, then I guess Ford can make you a whole new Ford GT. Oh wait, they did. It won at Le Mans. It stickers for what, $500,000, 750,000, or was it 900,000? I don't remember. Anyway, it's not a parts bin car. No wait, the engine is a 3.5 liter V6 out of the F150 with dual turbo chargers, and the.......

And GT500 parts. It's the culmination of (N/A) S550 engineering. Ford engineers must have had a blast working on the Mach 1 (HP).

How reviewers should have driven it...

 

[geep81]

I believe the empty holes was homage to the original Mach 1.

FWIW the BOSS 429 is the best in my book.

The original had functional ones.

 

[Blu_stallion]

I would love to own a Mach 1. And others opinions about my taste or how I spend my money wouldn't even make my top 10 "fucks to give" list. Just enjoy your car & who cares what others think.

"What he said"

 

[ChitownStang]

The original had functional ones.

They are functional if you remove the removable plastic insert. They provide more airflow to radiator and intake.

 

[IPOGT]

They are functional if you remove the removable plastic insert. They provide more airflow to radiator and intake.

There’s a reason they made them removable. I think the plan changed somewhere along the line…But then again, what do I know. My inserts are smaller because I don’t have the big wheel and tire option.

 

[ChitownStang]

There’s a reason they made them removable. I think the plan changed somewhere along the line…But then again, what do I know. My inserts are smaller because I don’t have the big wheel and tire option.

hahaha!
I thought it was interesting that the Mach 1's used for the Track experience didn't have them removed when I went in 2021. It was pretty hot out

 

[Linvx]

hahaha!
I thought it was interesting that the Mach 1's used for the Track experience didn't have them removed when I went in 2021. It was pretty hot out

Do the Mach1s at the Track experience have auto or manual transmissions?

 

[cerbomark]

both, but you have to reserve the auto. not as many I guess .

 

[geep81]

They are functional if you remove the removable plastic insert. They provide more airflow to radiator and intake.

 

[Bulldog9]

And GT500 parts. It's the culmination of (N/A) S550 engineering. Ford engineers must have had a blast working on the Mach 1 (HP).

How reviewers should have driven it...

Is the MACH 1 geared lower than the Bullitt? Sure seems so in this video. Sounds great though, and the car seems to have perfect manners for canyon carving.

I find the long gearing makes 3rd gear a fantastic canyon carver gear, but the few times he went into 4th makes me think the M1 is geared lower. 7K in 3rd in the Bullitt is 120+ and I doubt he was going that fast.

I have toyed with the idea of a M1, but not a big fan of the sticker package. Was the same for the GT 350. I'm not a fan of stripes and stickers, and why I was drawn to the Bullitt. It is the Fighter Jet Gray that really draws me. I may end up getting the Bullitt wrapped in FJG I like it so much.

 

[ice445]

No, I'm right and you're wrong because of so and so reason. Oh btw my cat is faster than your dog

Let's throw down then, pussy lover!

 

[BlkMach10510]

Is the MACH 1 geared lower than the Bullitt? Sure seems so in this video. Sounds great though, and the car seems to have perfect manners for canyon carving.

I find the long gearing makes 3rd gear a fantastic canyon carver gear, but the few times he went into 4th makes me think the M1 is geared lower. 7K in 3rd in the Bullitt is 120+ and I doubt he was going that fast.

I have toyed with the idea of a M1, but not a big fan of the sticker package. Was the same for the GT 350. I'm not a fan of stripes and stickers, and why I was drawn to the Bullitt. It is the Fighter Jet Gray that really draws me. I may end up getting the Bullitt wrapped in FJG I like it so much.

Bullitt

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.66
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.43
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.69
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73

Mach 1

Manual
Gear Ratio 1st 3.25 2nd 2.23 3rd 1.61 4th 1.24 5th 1.00 6th 0.63 Reverse -2.95

Auto

1st	4.70
2nd	2.99
3rd	2.15
4th	1.77
5th	1.52
6th	1.28
7th	1.00
8th	0.85
9th	0.69
	10th	0.64
Reverse	-4.86

Rear Axle:
BULLITT - 3.73
Mach 1 Manual - 3.73
Mach 1 Auto - 3.55


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