2021 Mustang Mach 1: Is It Worth the Price? Let's Find Out!

[@aesir0784]

I purchased one a week ago. Is it worth 60k? -- Advice? go drive one. Really research what it would take to build a car of this stature. I think it's every penny worth the price I paid. I drove a ZL1 1le. YES, it's an amazing car. Then, I drove the MACH 1. even naturally aspirated and all, I wouldn't have done anything different. -- But hey, to each their own. -- Both of them, are amazing. Simple as that. Crazy handling, sounds and looks great, and goodies from the GT350, GT500. Coolers, torsion bars and hell, it's ready for a fun day at the track. IMHO? you only live once, do it. Life, is short.

[@draco2xx]

its not worth that price, we got robbed by ford. 2021 mach 1 shouldve had the 5.2L voodoo engine plus least 505hp for 60k

[@MylesKillis]

@@draco2xx so the mach 1 should be a gt350

[@draco2xx]

@@MylesKillis gt500 also has the 5.2L, for 60k mach shouldve also gotten the 5.2L

[@MylesKillis]

@@draco2xx so the mach 1 should be a gt350

[@draco2xx]

@@MylesKillis idk u tell me, should it?

[@victorxavier9977]

The mach 1 looks great in black 👍

[@ruymxsx7]

and never looks clean in black

[@moph7July06]

The Mach1 is definitely worth the price. Before it was released I was considering purchasing an Mustang GT Premium for $55k. Only $5k more for the Mach1? Yes please!

[@steedaautosports]

Even then, you can get a Mach 1 cheaper. Our Orange one came in at around $54k

[@DWH300]

The Mach 1 is fantastic from inside and out. I keep hearing about the missing shaker hood. My first new car was a red 1969 Mach 1 gold stripes with a 351 Cleveland. It did not come with a shaker hood. I had a closed black scoop setting on a black stripe center hood decal I found the scoop could be opened which I did and added a vacuum ram air breather. It worked great. The shaker hood was mainly available on Cobra Jets and Boss cars. So not all Mach 1s came with a shaker. I think the hood looks fantastic without the Shaker. I've been shopping the Mach 1 and even finding extremely low mileage copies selling for $60,000. Thanks for the ride along and your take on this fantastic Mustang.

[@danmyers9372]

The Mach 1 logo script looks just like the logo on the rocker panel of the 1970 Mach 1. Very retro.

[@345vinny]

Ordered mine with Handling Package, Tremac, Tech package, etc.

[@didiermejia780]

Why not get a Shelby GT350?

[@345vinny]

@@didiermejia780 I didn't find a new 2020, were only used ones.

[@6ixspeedstang186]

@@345vinny u did right by ordering the Mach 1 with the handling package. That’s the only way I would have ordered if I were to have bought one. The base Mach 1 just doesn’t do it for me at that price.

[@jasons2562]

Yep Id get the handling package too even for the really wide tires/wheels, looks so good

[@Tyrant96]

Nice...Id Take The New 2020 Bullitt

[@carlwieman6600]

We just ordered a Grabber Yellow Mach 1 today.

[@johnpicano3630]

Hello everyone at Steed, I special ordered mine and I did receive it yesterday I think its worth the price. 2021 Mustang Mach 1 w/ 6 spd Tremac, fighter jet gray , ebony lthr trim you did an excellent review thank you Chris

[@TheVikingRL]

The handling pack changes make the car look sooo much more aggressive!

[@mattjones1378]

Now I want my 2019 GT auto updated with that converter and calibration for free from the dealership.

[@mavricxx]

I wonder if that's even possible, it'd be cool though if they did it.

[@elmin2323]

I got a fighter jet grey coming (auto) here to Australia I wish we got the handling pack down under.

[@darkchild130]

We don't get it in UK either. Sucks.

[@brianvaughn2096]

My 2019 Bullitt has the diff cooler and diffuser with Magna ride 350 intake and Throttlebody. 480ph, 425 torque.

[@JCTiggs1]

Crazy that Ford makes you pay extra for the built in Navi/GPS when it's included with the 401A on the GT.

[@kbob14860]

Noises at 8:03 are road bumps guys, you know, those little indentions in the road before some intersections that vibrate everything to make you aware you coming up to a stop sign or something..

[@steedaautosports]

100%! -Chris

[@leox4447]

4.9 seconds with a wet floor is not bad although I don't think there is much difference with a dry floor but it would be fun to see another with a dry floor and a 1/4 mile

[@tru404atl9]

Great review Chris, keep up the excellent work..

[@rpliegos]

Love it in Black with the red pinstripe and the matte black details...

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great looking car with all the extras I just love this car I hope to see more of that. Very well explain.Thank you very much.Nick from Sydney Australia.

[@prettyvacant09]

I ordered mine couple weeks ago with the handling package and the Recaro seats, grabber yellow, have to wait till late spring early summer next year for it to be delivered

[@draco2xx]

what? why so long

[@smiler921]

Starts from equivalent of $76495 for us over in the UK. Does look cool though!

[@mji9208]

I’d want the handling package with the 10 speed auto.

[@cavscout62]

Gotta have one. Gotta have a “SHAKER” installed also and then I’m driving it to you guys and get all the tweeks.

[@steedaautosports]

Sounds like a plan.

[@brucetumblinjr7980]

FYI: TREMEC comes standard, even on the base Mach 1!

[@robertsewell7787]

Got a grabber yellow Mach1 on order with handling package, Tremec, leather recaro’s and rear seat delete. I can’t wait to get your h-pipe and g-trac brace, can’t wait period!

[@steedaautosports]

That sounds awesome! Looking forward to it.

[@PrPr-lc7hk]

Is manual gearbox better or the 10 speed automatic in mach1?

[@Nick-uw1pt]

@@PrPr-lc7hk The Manual in the Mach 1 is one of the best on the market, but the 10-speed Auto will destroy it any day of the week.

[@6bt_str86]

Agree most in thread, It's the gunfighter in color with every option or I wouldn't bother (gotta say, 10r80 is growing on me as left knee not enjoying the 97 DRW 2nd gen 12 valve shifting, figure it won't like it too much more in MACH1)

[@steedaautosports]

It looks pretty great in Twister Orange like our car too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJbGomeHZ5uesMk

[@PinksGarage]

I want one with the handling package.

[@Nick-uw1pt]

Ordered mine at the end of July. Gotta wait until December...

[@5.0uglykey51]

I would love to upgrade to this beauty

[@mythically_odd]

Always fun watching videos for cars I cant afford lol...one day I guess, probably just get a regular GT

[@aesir0784]

I used to do, and think, the same thing, man. Keep on, keepin on, you'll get it if you really want it. -- I have an 07 GT500 -- a 14 Sting ray Z51 -- a 2019 GT base built the way I wanted for the strip -- and Now, a 2021 MACH 1 -- Time and effort, my bother, time and effort. The GODS are watching.

[@PurelyJimbo]

At first, I was not happy that Ford had skipped out on the Shaker hood. Now, after seeing the CDC shaker option, I've relaxed on that. Not saying that CDC did a bad job, but the rectangular shaker just doesn't compliment the car.

[@wimbrow1]

great review. please do one with the Tremac. cheers. tom

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

I was wondering what the heck that sound was at 8:03 lol. Going over cattle grates I think.

[@steedaautosports]

Rumble strips leading up to a stop sign LOL. -Chris

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

@@steedaautosports Ahhh that makes sense!

[@richardlopez2908]

It's cool. But the Bullitt just seems so much more special

[@carzzi]

Nice! Does Steeda's tune for the regular GT 10R80 affect the transmission (smoothen it)?

[@arkanesh]

I orderd a Fighter Grey one.... ..... but in Austria i have to wait until.... maybe if i'm lucky... til July. Cant wait it :)

[@CAEUGMEcthelionnx]

Ordered exactly that one as well in Luxembourg :) When did you order and do you have any updates on delivery? I ordered mine in Feb, but no news yet..

[@antonioburke458]

@@CAEUGMEcthelionnx ordered the same and I'm an American here in Germany

[@CAEUGMEcthelionnx]

@@antonioburke458 Ha! Nice one :) If you are in one of the near by bases, we should definitely have a tour once we get them :D Any news on delivery date?

[@antonioburke458]

@@CAEUGMEcthelionnx near Wiesbaden and I have a delivery date of September 19 but it’s already in production last I checked. I placed my order last month March 30

[@arkanesh]

@@CAEUGMEcthelionnx I orderd mine in February too, but I do not get any informations about production or deliverey. Only ont thing I now know. Austria gets exactly 8 ( in words eight) Mach 1 for 2021. Because emissions stuff and grenn bla bla bla..... does not change anything honestley.

[@bobert866]

I don’t prefer an auto to be buttery smooth. I’d rather it kick me in the back with each shift. It never gets old.

[@6ixspeedstang186]

If I didn’t already have a pp2 I would consider a Mach 1 but only with the handling package manual. The price on these things are outrageous. A low mileage 350 is cheaper or nearly the same price as some of the Mach 1s new especially with markups.

[@mavricxx]

Man that's awesome but it would be even better if we could add the Tremec. He'll, I'd be willing to pay to upgrade to the Tremec and add the diff cooler too.

[@6ixspeedstang186]

@@mavricxx that would be awesome if we could get that trans and the other little things. I definitely would have paid the extra.

[@bitedawg]

awesome video,thanks!

[@Mangobrain82]

In the beginning he mentions PP2. I heard the PP2 was discontinued with the GT350

[@steedaautosports]

Yes. The Mach 1 replaces the PP2, Bullitt, and GT350

[@nickkostakis9600]

Nice looking car great video thank you

[@buddyywilsonn]

I love everything but the grill. Maybe put halo lights in there idk

[@eekhead1]

I think the GT350 calipers would be a nice add-on mod.

[@elmin2323]

0:44 really nice editing

[@IMGONEIN60]

Can’t wait to see you work your magic on the Mach 1💥💥

[@brightsydebill8410]

Wish the steering wheel said Mach 1 and it had a shaker hood, would consider one of it did

[@steedaautosports]

There is an aftermarket shaker hood in the works currently.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

the Shaker Hook Scoop was designed for a Carburetor

[@DiMoraDiamond]

@@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 and cold air.

[@pwilk924]

its the trans that i want..the new gt is perfectly fine just needed a beefier trans

[@gayletremblay3794]

So Steeda couldn't get the handling pack version or film on a dry day???

[@randiruge1265]

My dealer says Adaptive Cruise Control is not available on the Mach 1. It only has regular cruise control. What say you?

[@wikki11]

Does it really have the adaptive cruise control? As far as I got told they were not able to offer it since the turn signals are not the LED turn signals with the cameras integrated in it anymore?

[@steedaautosports]

Yes, the adaptive cruise control is an available as an option in the Mach 1.

[@douglasborden3938]

@@steedaautosports No, the ACC is not available on the Mach 1, no matter what the order guide indicates. I just took delivery of my Mach 1 last week and I can confirm it is not there. See the Mustang6G forums for much discussion about this oversight by Ford.

[@jdweigand45]

Mine doesn't have acc but I do have lane keep assist

[@douglasborden3938]

@@jdweigand45 Lane keeping and driver alertness are both there and can be enabled/disabled. Collision warning and pre-loading braking is there, so the radar unit must already be in the car. Looks like a matter of enabling the programming and changing the switches in the steering wheel.

[@Bret_The_Hitman]

Does the 10r80 have launched control or is that only on the manual

[@appleiphone69]

Dropping the shaker hood was for pedestrian safety. What would the EPA care about the shaker hood unless it increased emissions?

[@Raptor_428]

Great review 👏

[@cvzanikos1]

Gt350 and Boss 302 over this for sure

[@lobbyrobby]

8:03 what was going on there a couple times. It almost looked like you were thinking something was up

[@salomaj]

Yeah, thought the same thing... wth was that noise?

[@chrispyy606060606]

Sounded like rumble strips on the road.

[@Drod11z]

It was the road haha

[@MylesKillis]

Guess i need to put the Tremec in my Bullitt

[@jnagime]

*Ford here in Massachusetts is asking $72k for a new one,NO Gooo*

[@GarveyMustangMan]

Great video, the 10 speed looks sweet!

[@peterwho9380]

Front fascia looks different from the other S550's but it doesn't look good!

[@WehrmachtKradschutzen]

I wish jet fighter grey had the red pin stripe

[@draco2xx]

no

[@jg11596]

what's is the possibility Ford puts the Tremic 6 speed in the standard GT? The MT82 6 speed is problematic and the Tremic is reliable and a good performer. I want a GTPP1 with the Tremic. the Mach 1 has too much stuff for me and the price is too high for a mustang. Give me a GTPP1, no magneride, no luxury add ons, with a Tremic for under $50K and I'm in...

[@ronin2167]

I'd take all the badging off and just have a Mach 1 on the rear deck lid. I'd also remove all the sticker/stipe crap. I like the clean look.

[@draco2xx]

i like the hood decal just not the side stripes

[@bankai519]

@14:23 I thought they changed the ‘21 pp1 to Pirellis

[@alanb3213]

They unfortunately did, the Michelin PS 4 are much better then the crappy Pirelli tires now on the GT performance pack

[@elmin2323]

Adaptive Cruise? The Australian Rhd version dropped it because of the radiators??

[@steedaautosports]

Yes, the Mach 1 has available adaptive cruise control

[@biged2193]

with the front fascia fit a GT??

[@hpkntnw]

My local ford dealer has one and they’re asking $10,000 over msrp for a total of $68,500. Just absurd!!

[@jasons2562]

Very good looking car

[@wimbrow1]

what's that rumble/grind sound at 8:18 ?

[@lobbyrobby]

I noticed it starting at 8:03. He hears it too. You can tell by his face and how he kinda stops talking for a sec

[@zed8083]

Prolly just rumble strips preceding a stop sign.

[@steedaautosports]

Hey guys - Yeah, it was a set of three rumble strips before the stop sign. Caught me off guard to make sure y’all could hear me through the mic. Good look, though! -Chris

[@kenevans8959]

There's no shaker because of aerodynamics according to Ford.

[@Sux2beu7]

Waiting on my HP. Build is mid May.

[@Sux2beu7]

...and I think I found the first mod

[@steedaautosports]

That's so exciting to hear!

[@spitfire9610]

does it still have limp mode

[@SIMH9]

Funny your talking about the 10 speed auto in Camaro but correct me if I’m wrong, didn’t Ford create the 10 Automatic and licensed it to Chevy?

[@steedaautosports]

The Ford and Chevy 10-speeds were co-developed but they are not the same gearbox.

[@nozopoke1782]

It is not a new version of sync. Just the 3.4

[@jerrycecco7340]

so why no track laptimes from the most track capable 5.0? Why is Ford or anyone not releasing?

[@jerrycecco7340]

is that too much to ask for a MSRP $65k+++ Mustang before greedy Ford dealer markup

[@steedaautosports]

Ask and you shall receive! -Chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4jUpYKch813raM

[@mavricxx]

I wish you could get the handling pack with the Auto as well. Love the 315 wheels and front splitter better than the regularone with the Auto transmission version. I just wish Ford added a heads up display and the performance recorder like the Camaro has to make it more appealing. Feels boring how they pull parts from their parts bin and call it something else but it's the same car and more expensive.

[@steedaautosports]

I believe you can get the Handling Pack with the 10R80 Auto! It's an option they added after the initial release. You can read more through this article below when they made the announcement late last year. -Chris www.thedrive.com/news/37145/2021-ford-mustang-mach-1s-handling-package-will-be-offered-with-an-automatic-due-to-strong-demand

[@CrossfireGamingNetwork]

You can

[@BC08]

Actually looks good in black, hate the Mach 1 sticker job on the light colors. Looks cheesy AF even though the overall package is really nice

[@hokemspitter]

Did you tint the top 1/3 of your windshield?

[@steedaautosports]

We did not apply any tint to the car when it got to us.

[@tru404atl9]

Yes only bout 1/3

[@williamvillamil764]

I don't care about the shaker hood The Mach one looks nice just the way it is

[@JCTiggs1]

My 10R80 shifting is jerky as f#*@. Switch it to sport manual is even worse and the lack of proper SMOOTH rev matching down shifts is awful. Almost 3 years now and still no firmware fix from Ford. Definitely the worst part of my 2019 GT and regret not going with the manual (which I've always done in the past).

[@steedaautosports]

The 10R80 has been heavily improved in the Mach 1 to fix those issues.

[@JCTiggs1]

@@steedaautosports I hope Ford issues a firmware update for the rest of us. 😕

[@carsdrivingcrazy5577]

A stock m340 is doing 3.9 all day not to mention the 21 m3/m4. They need to make it awd.. Anything over 4.5 is slow with 480hp

[@IMGONEIN60]

Car and driver got 3.8sec 0-60 for the automatic and 4.3sec 0-60 for the manual......👍🏽👍🏽

[@BC08]

You know how I know you’re a car noob? You’re racing 0-60 magazine times

[@BC08]

If you want some relevant performance figures instead of just a hole shot/60 foot evaluation (basically traction) instead look to 1/4 mile trap speeds and 60-130 times

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@BC08 i’m not sure who you are calling a noob but that’s actually the only times that are available for the car. I’m sure owners will be posting 1/4 mile times and 0-60 times shortly...

[@BC08]

@@IMGONEIN60 Anybody comparing a car’s acceleration performance by 0-60 times is a noob.

[@mengullojushuas.5598]

why the wing is not there

[@steedaautosports]

Hi, This was a customer car and the wing is an option on higher-trim models

[@draco2xx]

u can always order the wing from 3rd parties

[@blue13sarge]

Love the Mach1, but for a little more I can get a ZL1 Camaro that has a lot more on it! Plus dealers are adding extra to the sticker for the Mach1. Where you can deal on the ZL1. I still have some time to make my choice.

[@IMGONEIN60]

The Mach 1 starts at $51K it all depends on how you option it out. But if your dealership is charging a markup then they really should not be YOUR dealership. I work at a dealership in San Antonio and we haven’t sold any of our Mach 1’s with markup...👍🏽👍🏽

[@lotus956]

The tricky part is if you don’t get all the options why get a Mach 1? Its just to say you have one. Sadly guys with regular 21 GT’s can make theirs look like a Mach 1 as it a parts bin.

[@BC08]

Yeah right, you can get in a Mach 1 for a lot cheaper than a ZL1. You can’t compare MSRP on one to actual sale price on another.

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@BC08 i’m a service advisor at a Ford dealership and all four Mach 1’s that we have sold have been at sticker you can’t blame another greedy dealership on the Mach 1...

[@BC08]

@@IMGONEIN60 Normal for a brand new model launch, wait 3-6 months and get one for under sticker.

[@RTRMF-BL]

I have a Mach 1 and I have driven the GT350. The 350 handles great but does not have much torque and throttle response in the low and mid range, Mach 1 has more power down low and is a better daily driver in my opinion. As far as the price mine is a 22 model and cost $60,000 with the Tremec. A GT premium with some of the same options is right at $57,000. So the car is not really overpriced in today's crazy market. All this "parts bin" talk is bullshit. All cars are just the sum of it's parts. If you don't like it or think it's too expensive then don't buy one.

[@jeffc1753]

This 100%.

[@brucetumblinjr7980]

Yea but the SHAKER installed won’t be functional so why do it?

[@steedaautosports]

If it is installed, it would be 100%functional. No need for a nonfunctional intake like that.

[@cobraracer4662]

The morons at Ford called this a Mach 1 instead of the Boss 302 Mustang that it was designed to be. Other than the GT350 and GT500 the only other Ford Mustang track car was the Boss 302 Mustang. For the Mach 1 I would have brought back the supercharged 5.8 aluminum block Trinity engine (2013/2014 GT500) or used the Ford Racing/Roush supercharger to make the Mach 1 a Hellcat Challenger and Zl1 Camaro competitor.

[@steedaautosports]

The Mach 1 isn't supposed to be a Hellcat or ZL1 competitor. That would be the GT500 in both performance and price.

[@cobraracer4662]

@@steedaautosports You might want to do some more Ford history Research. The 2012-2013 Boss 302 magazine reviews discuss the upgrades from the GT including the two fake headlights, the similar to the GT350 intake, Brembo brakes, 444hp compared to the 412hp GT, all of the track focused suspension, etc. Call this car a Boss 302 and nobody brings up the shaker hood and the 428 cobra jet Mach1 heritage. I hate to break it to you that the 2020 GT500 was designed and priced to have the 797hp Hellcat Challenger Redeye and 755hp ZR1 Corvette as it's competitors. Bring back the 750hp Ford Racing/Roush supercharger the Mach 1 would slap this 480hp version of the car, a 717hp Hellcat, ZL1 Camaro and ZO6 Vette. If you take the extra $10,000 this car cost over a track pack GT and buy a Whipple or Roush supercharger it would slap this Mach1 around at on the track and 1/4 mile.

[@tonygruber7665]

Too heavy. Would like to see them reduce the size of the mustang a little.

[@vulturex3265]

Exactly the next Mustang needs to be smaller and lighter.......................this thing is a pig.

[@toddsb07]

Put a rear diff cooler on my 18 10r80 and were even.

[@JungleMedia2]

Great review but autooo!!! Nooooooo we need a manuall

[@JCTiggs1]

4:21 Ford still using those nasty yellow interior light bulbs even on 2021 high end Mustangs. And don't even get me started on the hood prop rod. 🙄

[@steedaautosports]

The hood prop rod is why we sell hydraulic struts

[@steedaautosports]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4eahIN6g9-CmZo

[@cptcosmo]

I'll stick with my 2020 Bullitt.

[@spitfire9610]

track the mach 1 vs ss 1le and lets see who wins

[@draco2xx]

theres a vid of mach 1 vs ss 1le on here

[@wimbrow1]

8:04

[@ksingh361]

If i wanted a great and cost conscious mustang id get a gt which i have. If i wanted a special mustang then id get a shelby. Why would i buy this?

[@steedaautosports]

Because they don't make the Shelby as of MY2020

[@terminatorcoyote6319]

Just a gt 5.0 with lots of extra parts lol the gt350 was def a step above the gt

[@steedaautosports]

It's technically the best from the PP2/Bullitt and then took a lot of the performance parts from the GT350 and GT500. It's more than an average GT could be.

[@jonhug3231]

Correction… The Mach 1 and the GT PP2 do not have the same tires any more… as of 2021 MY, the size is till 275 40 29 and 255 40 19 but Mach 2 has the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The GT PP1 has the Pirelli P ZEROS. Not the same at all. Pirellis are trash! The Pilot Sport are Z rated. The Pirellis are W rates. WTF is that shit!? So no, not the same at all

[@johnwalker5622]

I think it's a great car, but it's too much money. It will also lose 10hp and torque in 2022. I just see these devaluing extremely quick and they are making a ton of them. I'd buy a 12/13 Boss 302 honestly.

[@mikehughes8023]

It’s still going to sell just by it being a Mustang. But for $60K I still say a used GT350 or a C8 is a better bargain.

[@steedaautosports]

Base price is around $51,000

[@johnbuntin7188]

Yep C8 for the money. Fords dealer mark up is going to a killer on the mach1.

[@Nick-uw1pt]

@@johnbuntin7188 I ordered mine so I didn't get a mark up.

[@kirk9899]

Hell NO! I bought my ZL1 1LE for only 1K more than the cost of the Mach1

[@tomriley_bike]

"This Mach 1 does have the optional wheels" - So does it not come with wheels as standard? Sorry I just thought that sounded funny 😁

[@hpkntnw]

So they took away the nice wide wheels of the performance pack 2, make you pay for the “handling package” to get them, slap a tremec in a pp2 and call it a Mach 1. Good job ford!! An extra $10,000 for a tremec transmission and the “Mach 1” package.

[@steedaautosports]

There is quite a lot more to it than just that in the car.

[@saleen367]

Terribly overpriced IMO. This is a Mustang GT with a Mach I option package. How is that Mach I more refined vs the "comfortable" PP2? That's laughable.

[@raymonddelacruz846]

Agreed its about 10k too much

[@freedomstar3814]

Spend 10k more and get a base c8 !