The current Mach 1’s wheels and exhaust tips are very similar to the one on the test car.
The Ford Mustang’s seventh generation is on the horizon. It will still have a V8 engine underneath. Although special packages and higher-powered versions of the GT are almost certain, the nature of these models is not yet known. Dearborn has released new spy photos that suggest a Mach 1 is possible.
One prototype in heavy camouflage was seen on the streets. It looks quite aggressive. The wheel/tire combination is new and it has quad exhaust outlets at its rear. We wouldn’t consider Mach1 a single-model trim, except for the second-generation Mustang II, which was an appearance package. This particular prototype was photographed after a new HTML1. We can’t overlook similarities in the tire widths and exhaust finishers. The front wheels also have massive brakes.
The decklid doesn’t seem to be covered by a Mach 1 spoiler, however. The front fascia and hood look very similar to spy photos that have been taken of a GT prototype. While the Mach 1 Premium trim has the prominent chin spoiler and big wing, the standard version does not have them. We can’t confirm that the prototype is the next-generation Mach 1. Big tires, bold exhaust tips, and big brakes could be a GT performance package or a Shelby model. It’s certainly fascinating that the car is following a Mach 1.
Only four Mustang models have had a Mach 1 in the 40-year history of Mustang . The fourth-generation pony was over. It featured a naturally-aspirated DOHC V8 engine with shaker hood that made 305 horsepower. In 2021, the moniker was revived with an aero-aero combination and Shelby suspension. The modified 5.0-liter V8 made 480 horsepower.
The Ford Mustang 7th-generation will be available in 2023 and 2024 as a 2024 model.