We all know Richard Hammond. Formerly of Top Gear and currently on The Grand Tour, Hammond is part of the trio that also includes James May and Jeremy Clarkson. And via the DriveTribe YouTube channel, Hammond has got a real treat in store for us. He has been allowed to take the brand new Ford Mustang Mach 1 out for a spin, the most performance-based Mustang to ever land on European soil. It might look like a regular Mustang, but that could not be further from the truth.
Boasts A 5.0L V8 Engine That Pumps Out 454 HP
The Mach 1 comes with many refinements and a whole host of performance parts from the equally awesome Shelby GT350. Under the hood of the Mach 1, is a 5.0-liter V8 engine, that pumps out 454 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque as well. And as Hammond points out, the car is littered with design cues that hark back to the original Mach 1 editions. The stance for one and the headlights are hooded, to give it an aggressive Mustang frown. The graphical treatment Hammond says is quite similar to the original as well.
It is worth pointing out that the prototype Hammond is driving is left-hand drive. When it arrives in the UK, the steering wheel will migrate to the other side of the car. There were speed figures mentioned while filming, so they’ve been nicely edited into the video since then with a 0-62 time of 4.4 seconds, and top speed of 155 mph.
MagneRide Dampers
Unlike perhaps the original Mach 1, the new model handles a lot better. It comes as standard with the rather difficult to pronounce, magnetorheological suspension system. Tiny magnetic particles in the damper fluid, and when electricity is introduced you get magnetism. And this affects the damping of the car, and it is a very clever system. So, we can safely say that the new Mach 1 is an incredibly clever machine, and no wonder Ford calls it the best handling Mustang they’ve ever produced.
Ford is bringing the Mustang Mach 1 to the European Market next year, and it’s safe to say that Hammond won’t be the only one stoked to add it to the collection.
Source: YouTube