If you were considering purchasing a Ford Mustang, hold your wild horses because the Mach 1 special edition is heading our way, Ford South Africa has confirmed. Although it doesn’t have much more power than the standard GT, the Mach 1 ships with some really cool kit and there is a certain element of exclusivity given that only 90 of them will ever reach our shores.
However, Ford SA has yet to confirm the pricing, or the timing of its introduction for that matter.
The Mach 1 is powered by a slightly uptuned version of Ford’s normally aspirated 5-litre V8, which produces 338 kW and 529 Nm. That’s a match for the Bullitt special edition that was sold here a while back, and for the record it’s a 7 kW gain over the regular GT version, while torque remains unchanged.
Ford has tinkered with the suspension too, with the Mach 1 receiving stiffer front springs and sway bars, a rear subframe with stiffer bushings, rear toe-link from the Shelby GT 500 and MagneRide adaptive suspension. Braking power is enhanced by an upgraded brake booster.
Drive modes include a Track Mode and customers can also look forward to Track Apps and Launch Control.
Visually the Ford Mustang Mach 1 is set apart by numerous low-gloss Magnetic dark grey and black accents, as well as a bespoke grille that harks back to the original Mach 1. Also part of the aesthetic deal are black and orange graphics for the bonnet and side profile, and Mach 1 fender badging. Buyers can choose any exterior colour, as long as it’s metallic Fighter Jet Grey (although judging by the pictures, overseas models are available in a wider range of hues). The vehicle rides on exclusive Tarnished Dark 18-inch alloy wheels. There are some aerodynamic additions too, such as a large black rear spoiler that’s said to increase downforce by 22 percent.
You’ll find matching orange accents in the cabin, along with bespoke door sill plates, a ‘Dark Spindrift’ instrument cluster with aluminium accents and engraved badging that denotes the unique chassis number of the vehicle.