Mustang Mach 1: icon on wheels inspired by the speed of sound

The roar of the powerful V8 Ford Mustang has echoed throughout the Brazilian market since 2018, when the model was officially imported to Brazil. From there to this part, more than 1500 units have already been licensed, in two versions sold so far, the first, the GT, and then, until last year, the Black Shadow, but both are history and the ball is very special. Mach 1, retelling of the past. And we explain that this is a very special series of his “pearl of the crown”, a model originally launched in 1969 that has had several excluded batches over the decades, such as the SUPER MOTOR model, which has been appreciated on the streets and roads around Belo. Horizonte.

Center of attention

Talking about how eye-catching the Mustang is when walking and how it rains on wet roads, it’s impossible to go unnoticed in a sports car with such a rich history that exudes sporting prowess. Even with all the characteristics inherent in the proposed driving, the Mach 1 is not the type of model to sit down and adapt to it requires acrobatic skills. The Mustang is like dressing the driver, after adjusting the steering wheel and correctly positioning the rear-view mirrors, everything is ready to go. Not sooner than notice the superior trim level of the Ford muscle car that surprises with soft materials to the touch, good finishes and metal frames that give a good impression of caring in the sophistication of a higher priced sports car. more than five hundred thousand reais 12-inch digital instrument panel intuitively displays information and quickly introduces it. The most recent version of SYNC 3 is available on line 2022.

I ask the cavalry

The supercharged V8 engine, the “indomitable” Mach 1, has gained additional power compared to the delivery of the previously imported version and is now 483 pure horsepower. Exchange – ten-speed automatic. A dashboard reminiscent of a fighter jet displays data such as turbo pressure and oil temperature. Even with an impressive snore, which can also be controlled, the Mustang kicks into obedient motion without a jerk of force equal to 58 kgf / min of maximum available torque. There are seven driving modes in total, including Normal, Sport and Pista; in the first, the sports car filters out irregularities in the soil. Those who don’t mind being a visual reference point on the streets can use the Mustang in their daily lives.

“Flash”

Athletes are civilized and behave in accordance with the situation imposed on them. It manages corners dexterously when necessary, but stops with the same precision thanks to modern Brembo brakes. Built-in electronics are used in sports. This is necessary because taming about 500 horses is not a task for a beginner. Curious situations are a part of everyday life behind the wheel of an American sports car, even with the proposed speed limits, it was often possible to accelerate more, and the “shot” that makes it shoot allows the cars in the back to see through “binoculars” “the horse emblem, which marks the life of this legend for over 50 years.

Nostalgia

The proposal is precisely to use nostalgia to rethink the past and encourage fans of the model to relive the era that has gone down in history. Starting with the pattern and the bonnet stripes, which are reminiscent of the model that launched this series, they are followed by the circular air intakes in the radiator grille. Past models had built-in headlights, but this time, despite keeping the format, Ford decided to use them for air intake. Thus, the sports car will not have an air intake in the bonnet like the classic model. Ford himself was keen to remember that not all versions of the 1969 Mach 1 had an air intake and that in the case of the current model, the Coyote’s engine was already getting enough air.

the best of the worlds

For Ford, the Mach 1 is the bridge that connects the entry-level GT version with the Shelby, GT 350 and GT 500 models, but with its own personality in the form of a new front end accentuated by a bumper and grille. The Mach 1 Magnum 500 wheels are five-spoke, which is the classic design of the model and even though they are so finished they still offer options such as the GT500 fender with Gurney flaps and Brembo brakes with orange calipers or emblems and stripes in others. colors. For the Mach 1, everything has been thought of to keep the offering exclusive, such as new sill plates and chassis number plate. Safety is also fully tested, there are 8 airbags, electronic stability and traction control, rain and blind spot sensors, a ramp start assistant. At the end of your journey in this exclusive Mach 1, you can be sure it doesn’t owe anything to purebred sports cars of German origin. (RC)