Rendered Speculation: New Mustang gets the virtual Mach 1 treatment
2011 Ford Mustang Mach 1 renderings by Edmundo Cano - Click above for a high-res image gallery
Few Mustang variants are as legendary or desirable as the classic Mach 1. Introduced in 1969 as a high-performance package to slot below the range-topping models from Shelby, the Mach 1 was the every-man's Mustang, and after the pony car lost its way in the late '70s, the Mach 1 wasn't seen again until 2003, when Ford reintroduced the package as the top performing 'Stang this side of the GT500.
We already know there's no Mach 1 for the 2010 model year, but there's at least a little speculation that the historic moniker could be revived for 2011, coinciding with the expected launch of Ford's latest 5.0-liter 400-horsepower Coyote V8 engine. What better excuse could there be for a performance edition? Fortunately for us, Edmundo Cano put mouse to Photoshop and created an enticing rendering of what a factory 2011 Mach 1 might look like.
We're particularly fond of the flat black paint running down the center of the Mustang's hood, which now features the obligatory shaker scoop. Similarly blacked-out 20-inch Torq-Thrust-style wheels look the part, and the whole package is rounded out with Hugger Orange paint and Mach 1 graphics package. We wholeheartedly approve and can't wait to see what Ford has in store in 2011. Thanks for the tip, Carl!
[Source: MyAutomovil.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
photomastr 6:57PM (6/05/2009)
1st! The scoop and bumper look kinda fake but overall it's pretty good.
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Al Terego 3:22AM (6/06/2009)
It should be called the 'Mock 1'.
aj121489 7:49PM (6/05/2009)
Me likey
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Taglane 8:23PM (6/05/2009)
sweet
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Level 8:33PM (6/05/2009)
here we go we are soon going to be seeing every other day a Mustang "special edition" as well as the Camaro....lol not a essentially a bad thing tho lol
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Protzenegger 8:34PM (6/05/2009)
So what else is "getting the ____ treatment" at Autoblog this afternoon? :)
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JayP 8:40PM (6/05/2009)
5.0 = 302 = Boss
Wouldn't be surprised if the Ecoboost 3.5 makes it as the Mach I down the line. What else would Ford call it? SVO?
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Joe 7:13AM (6/06/2009)
My thoughts on this was that eventually, we'll probably see the following lineup:
5.0L GT
5.0L Boss 302
5.8L TT or Supercharged GT500
5.8L N/A GT350 or Mach 1
3.5L Ecoboot V6 (standard)
2.5L Ecoboost SVO
I think with the range that the new motor family is going to provide them, they'll be able to do much more with much less, and I think that someday, the halo car GT500 might even get the 6.2L Boss (aka, Hurricane) motor, while the rest of the cars stay on the Coyote and Duratec engine lines.
Dustin 8:57PM (6/05/2009)
Nice to see that the droopy dog plastic on the front end has been replaced with a nice clean lip.
Just a thought though, are those side window vents supposed to be facing front - like ram air into your back seats? Seems to me they are venting out the back on most Mustangs.
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stg 9:12PM (6/05/2009)
Actually, they are like that so you can see out the window when you look behind you.
jimmy glick 9:42PM (6/05/2009)
Dustin: You're absolutely right. The guy has the quarter window louver vents going in the wrong direction. It makes no sense to have them open to the front like he has them.
Farris 11:58PM (6/05/2009)
Actually guys, people have been doing that on real Mustangs (as in, not digital) for years.
http://www.ritzsite.net/Shelby-Mustang/1967_Ford_Shelby_Mustang_GT-500_f3q.JPG
http://www.stevemarshallfordnanaimo.com/nanaimo/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/eleanor.jpg
My short Googling time shows me that it was usually Shelby Mustangs that got the rear window scoop treatment.
Joe 7:16AM (6/06/2009)
There are plenty of different styles, some that have the louvers facing forward, some that face rearward. On my GT, they face rearward.
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/godspunk32/PICT0067Medium.jpg
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/godspunk32/PICT0074Medium.jpg
Jason 9:01PM (6/05/2009)
Ok...I don't know if she was wrong or not....but my girlfriend saw THIS CAR on the highway where I live....so it might not just be rendered speculation...
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Jason 9:02PM (6/05/2009)
I immediately regret posting that. I just realized that's the Mach 1 and she saw the BOSS 302...Sorry for the mistake.
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ToasterGlove 9:05PM (6/05/2009)
Where can I put a down payment? Seriously, that thing looks AMAZING.
One other addition I hope Ford makes to its Mustang lineup is replacing the 5-speed auto with their new dual-clutch transmission. Would really give all us auto-lovers something to look forward to.
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VW GTi 9:16PM (6/05/2009)
It looks great. Those are classic colors for the Mach 1. The Mach 1 is one of the better late 60's early 70's Mustangs. The '72 is my personal favorite of the Mach 1.
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xtasi 9:25PM (6/05/2009)
of all the current pony cars, the Mustang is my favorite package. If it includes the suspension bits of the "track pack", then this is quite awesome.
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Tony 9:29PM (6/05/2009)
I wonder if Edmundo could perform the same magic on my wife?
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Tomac 9:57PM (6/05/2009)
Nice digital modding, for certain. This reminds me of the Parnelli Jones edition Mustang from a couple of years ago (perhaps it was a Saleen?).
However, as historically relevant as this looks, I can't help but envision it in solid black, without the hood scoop, no graphics, and no spoiler. Meaning I apparently prefer plain-jane base Mustangs over dolled-up ones.
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