The 2021 Mustang Mach 1 Is Doomed - Review

The new Mustang Mach 1 is an absolute weapon. It sits above the GT Premium and below the GT500 and splits the difference in performance and price. It has a revised 5.0 Coyote engine making an addtional 20hp over the GT with a revised intake, oil filter adapter, oil cooler and some tuning. The standard Tremec 6 speed manual transmission is lifted from the GT350 as is the sub frame. It has a whole host of boy racer aero components that are functional and provide downforce and and also smooth out the airflow to reduce drag. The $3,500 handing package is a must have as you get unique wheels made of cast aluminum that are 1" wider than the regular wheels. They're also 2lbs lighter. 305/30R19 front 315/30R19 rear.

Ford has packed this car with tech from the GT350 and GT500 into a more affordable and likely more reliable package. This is a fantastic track car and needs next to nothing to put down laps right from the showroom.

✔️Lexivon 1/2" drive torque wrench:

Test vehicle:
$51,720 base price
$10,830 options
$1,000 gas guzzler tax
$1,195 destination
Total $63,745

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[traxiii]

You keep saying $68K, but MSRP in the U.S. is around $63, 000, you must be in Canada, eh?

[kevinbreese]

I'm 49 and I've been a Mustang and corvette fan/owner for 30 years, I've have a nice mix of Premium GT's and Z06's, and even recently a C8, and I have to say this Mach 1 is absolutely visually stunning. Every time I'd purchased a mustang, it's been a canvas that I attempt to paint my masterpiece with a lot of money in the aftermarket. This Mach 1 with the handling package comes PERFECT from the factory. The appearance is a perfect blend of sports-car beauty and beefy muscle-car badd-assness.

[nupecarrera]

I have one and I love it!! I am 58 and drove a used eight year old 73 Mach 1 in high school. My thought is very few folks track this car. I drive it like a GT. It does not beat me up and if you are not on the gas it is not roaring at you which I like. At this point I don't need a constant loud car anymore. I think Ford targeted my generation and they did a great job. Could it have a better interior? Of course. I think it should have had a 360 camera and a better sound system, but all in all. I am keeping mine for a very long time. I am surprised how much attention it gets. Camaros love looking at my rear end!! I thought I was beyond juvenile road games but catch me on the right day and the Mach 1 says it's on let's go!!

[justinklink]

I have a '14 GT500 and I have to say that Ford just makes one hell of a car. Despite its flaw, it's still such a fun car to drive 8 years after purchase. Yes the interior is terrible, but you can see out of it (looking at you Camaro). I have no doubt that anyone who gets a Mach 1 will love it for years to come!

[doersrc]

That car is awesome.. I’ll miss the gt350. I will hold on to gas powered cars as long as possible. Much love to the 5.0. It’s a great engine

[OtisSpringerpilot]

This is an older video....but let me say, I DO "value a v8-manual" and I DID pick one up! Less than 1, 000 miles on it in Jun'23 and it is SO much fun to drive. Almost every review says it is a complete, sorted, engaging package and I agree. When these cars go away, our children will be BEGGING us to teach them how to drive and enjoy these cars. So happy I got one of the last Mach 1s (I cant handle the "2-IPad interior" of the S650). I smile, and even laugh, every time I get to drive my Mach1.

[ChristopherDillman]

This sled is an instant classic and collectible. For those fans who loved the GT350 yet couldn't afford it {now faced with the flat plane crank issues..} AND wished for the 10speed auto option, well here it is. Well done Ford, you listened and delivered. 👏

[porter]

Love the emotianal approach to the emotional car - thats what it is all about. No lap times, no 0-60 times, no rational arguments .. it‘s the pure emotion driving such a mach 1 and having a great time even going slow ! Very good review !

[Itzallgoood]

I hear exactly what your saying about ev's. I'm going drive my combustion engines until the wheels fall off. The sounds and rowing through the gears is what make it fun.

[roberthall]

Had to sell my 2012 Boss a few years back (they actually went up on price). I was looking forward to buying another one but I think they did such an awesome job on this Mach 1, I'm gonna have to go with the new Mach 1. LOVE THEM COYOTE ENGINES!!!

[HaggisNHorsepower]

These reviews keep getting better Eric, keep it up. Love the Mach 1, especially in blue 💙

[rolexr]

One of the last of its kind. Beautiful !!! I own the normal GT but lowered and with wheel spacers and INJEN Intake so it is also awesome to drive on country roads!

[goesfastandfar]

Great review. The Mach 1 is a really well balanced car (think of a polished Boss 302) that does the Mustang proud. It has bucket loads of character and makes very good use of the parts from the right bin, that make it a blast to drive. Ford did it right....

[BriangjohnsonTv]

Dude, the hook and delivery is great!

[scottnewellguitar]

LOL'd when you said "ONLY has the Coyote motor"....it's a bulletproof BEAST

[MrDaviddannunzio]

I thought about one of these, but the local dealers were marking them up so high (and not budging), that I found a lightly used 19 GT350 R instead for less. I think it’s great that Ford used so much of the 350 for the Mach 1 to make it the best manual transmission Mustang available now.

[donwa]

I think the rear seat delete is less for weight savings (although you get some) and more for ease of installing a roll cage/fire suppression system.

[sdettlinger]

Wheels on the handling package (featured in this video) have 19x10.5 in the front and 19x11 rear. Base model Mach 1 is 9.5 front and 10 rear

[TheTexican]

Tons of videos of this car on the Internet, still: love the approach you took and the music you incorporated. Very clean examination of an iconic car. Thank you for putting this together for us. 🔧 ✌️

[absolutely]

Great video - I purchased a Mach 1 July 23 - one of the last brand new ones in the U.K. - great video Eric, love the car, mines Cyber Orange