Ford has confirmed that the Mustang Mach 1 will launch in Australia next year and be capped at 700 units for the local market. This news comes just a couple of days after the American automaker confirmed the Mach 1 would indeed be a global model, unlike the GT350 and GT350R siblings that are heading for retirement. Right-hand drive models will be produced at Ford’s Flat Rock plant in Michigan and when it does arrive Down Under, it will be offered alongside the Mustang 2.3L High Performance and the Mustang GT.
Two-time Bathurst winner and former
Supercars champion Rick Kelly will be the official ambassador for the
limited-run model in Australia. Ford will announce Australian specifications
and details for the Mustang Mach 1 closer to its launch.
Powering the car is a modified 5.0-liter
V8 engine that produces 480 hp at 7,000 rpm and 569 Nm of torque at
4,600 rpm, just like the 2020 Mustang Bullitt. The Mach 1 comes standard with a
six-speed manual transmission but can be optioned with a 10-speed SelectShift
automatic.
