Ford Mustang Mach 1: Australian details confirmed

Ford Australia has confirmed that its limited-edition Ford Mustang Mach 1 sports car will be priced from $83,365 plus on-road costs for either the manual or automatic version.

As predicted, the high-performance, track-ready pony car slots in between the Ford Mustang BULLITT ($73,688) and the locally-tuned supercharged Mustang R-Spec ($99,616).

Just 700 examples will be shipped to Australia, with first deliveries arriving early next year.

The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is powered by a more powerful version of the Mustang GT’s 5.0-litre V8 (345kW/556Nm) – the same power output as the BULLITT but with a variety of modifications.

Peak power of 345kW now arrives at 7500rpm, up from 7000rpm, thanks to the fitment of the (not-for-Australia) Mustang Shelby GT350’s intake manifold, 87mm throttle bodies, open air induction system and auxiliary engine oil-cooler.

The engine management software has been tweaked although peak torque of 556Nm still arrives at 4600rpm.

Ford Australia says the Mach 1’s updated active valve performance exhaust with 4.5-inch outlets will “further enhance the unmistakable Ford V8 sound”.

Unlike the manual-only Mustang BULLITT, the Mach 1 is also offered with a 10-speed automatic, which has been significantly upgraded with its own air-to-oil cooler designed to cope with the rigours of heavy work on the track.

The Mustang Mach 1 is also the first production Mustang in Australia to be offered with the high-performance TREMEC six-speed manual transmission, complete with twin-disc clutch, upgraded oil-cooler and rev-matching tech.

All models come with a rear-axle cooling system and a limited-slip diff as standard.

As carsales has reported, the Mustang Mach 1 is also fitted with a range of hardcore chassis upgrades to improve its dynamics, starting with a unique suspension tune featuring stiffer front springs and bigger anti-roll bars and a stiffer rear subframe brought together with adjustable dampers, or MagneRide suspension in Ford-speak.

A larger brake servo and super-sticky Michelin PS4 tyres shod to 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are also part of the Aussie-spec Mustang Mach 1.

The handling package offered in the US, adding several aerodynamic body add-ons, does not appear to be available for the Australian market.

There are three options available: Recaro leather sports seats ($3000), premium paint ($650) and an appearance pack ($1000) that adds orange seatback trim, orange brake callipers and satin black/orange bonnet and side stripes, exclusive to the Fighter Jet Gray exterior colour.

All models come with bonnet and side stripes and five body colours will be available in Australia.

As well as Fighter Jet Gray (only available with the appearance pack optioned), there is Satin Black with reflective orange stripes, Shadow Black and Oxford white with black and red stripes, and Velocity Blue and Twister Orange with black and white stripes.

Inside, the Mach 1 features an Ebony colour scheme and ‘Dark Engine’ turned aluminium detailing, along with heated and cooled leather sports seats with grey stitching.

Other highlights include a unique dashboard badge with the Mach 1 logo and chassis number, unique sill plates and a new start-up animation on the 12-inch digital instrument panel.

It also gets a bold cue-ball gear shifter.

Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system, premium 12-speaker B&O sound system and FordPass Connect are also fitted standard.

“This head-turning model not only looks the part, but it has all the hardware to delight Mustang enthusiasts, offering on-track excitement and on-road driving pleasure,” said Ford Australia and New Zealand CEO, Andrew Birkic.

The limited-edition Ford Mustang Mach 1 is backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Service costs are capped at $299 for the first four annual/15,000km services.

How much does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 cost?
Mach 1 – $83,365
*Price excludes on-road costs

Options
Appearance pack – $1000
Recaro sports seats – $3000
Prestige paint – $650