Richard Hammond drives the new Ford Mustang Mach 1

We all know Richard Hammond loves a Ford Mustang, so we decided to give him a proper treat - a test track all to himself, and the brand new Mustang Mach 1. Being the most track-focussed Mustang Ford has ever brought to European soil, the scene was set for Richard to have some serious fun.
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[@henrycollins2478]

“Horse go very fast” Ok then.

[@muskokamike127]

*derp

[@EmTekTube]

Horse does indeed though, go very fast

[@burgerbandit3646]

horse make vroom

[@MNGLD-do2kc]

no truer words have ever been spoken

[@henrycollins2478]

Wow that’s a lot of likes

[@davidmacdonald4296]

"I'm heading to Ford's top secret test facility... Just off the A127 next to Billericay Town Football Club" ahh, never gets old

[@ErmakDimon]

love that gag on top gear

[@dang373]

Although it's not really there! Haha

[@spikekatsuki]

@@lukebarnes8097 if it ain't broke, why fix it?

[@spikekatsuki]

@@lukebarnes8097 it's a unique and timeless joke imo. If you get this joke at all means you're a longtime fan, you should be proud lololol

[@HolaACchillin]

I found the fans section! Classic top gear sprinkled on a humdrum mustang. I love it!

[@holdenmcgroin8699]

“Professional driver, do not attempt” Its Hammond, you dont need to tell people what to do

[@jeremiahfix5529]

The seat belt thing, I was thinking Hammonds crashed a jet car, anyone who knows this will not take safety advice from him.

[@bradyelich2745]

Professional crasher that lives. I will listen to what he does. He is Like Cptn Eric "Winkle" Brown. Small, aware, and survives. Some of my best memories are crashing and living ...

[@tommyc5341]

"Do not attempt"... What a shame, I was literally just about to whip my unreleased Mustang out of the garage.

[@izzad777]

It means dont attempt on your imaginary mustang you cant afford.

[@YoloGames99999]

@@izzad777 r/whoosh

[@JohnnyBoy-ym5ct]

@@YoloGames99999 r/whoosh

[@invalidcrazy7034]

@@YoloGames99999 r/whoosh

[@moritzroos87]

Everybody be whooshin

[@new2utube541]

Hammond: *Wears Helmet* His Insurance Company: *Breaths heavily*

[@Gentleman...Driver]

Most likely he has no insurance. Its pretty common for dangerous jobs. Or they exclude certain activities.

[@charleslu7044]

@@Gentleman...Driver track insurance runs $250 per day

[@mrronnylives]

@@Gentleman...Driver no way he doesn't have insurance. It'll be just very very expensive is all.

[@5Andysalive]

This "secret facility" joke never gets old.

[@Shakes-Off-Fear]

“If you hit Stoke-on-Trent, you’ve gone too far. You need to back up.”

[@Atuljackson]

@@Shakes-Off-Fear Classic

[@roblucchetti2993]

Has to be the longest running joke ever -

[@bradleylefika9209]

Hahaha, he said secret then gave the entire address and landmarks

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

@@bradleylefika9209 it's only funny when the top gear boys do it

[@JRC99]

As nice as the Mach 1 is, I'd rather have Richard's Fastback. Preferably *before* he crashes it.

[@psychic_plays]

Same. Can't beat the Classic. You just can't beat it.

[@nonenone4461]

@@psychic_plays Cough, cough, cough, Shelby GT500. I am assuming you meant a seriously modified Fastback because that car is one third the price. And quite frankly, what most people want in a Mustang unless you love in Europe with an autobahn. The Shelby is what most people would alter the Fastback to be. Which is the point. It's now stock, where the type of car you are prolly talking about is not stock (and hence illegal to race). These cars are, the same, except the Shelby has pretty much the best engine. I could get better but it won't alter performance because of weight. But the transmission. This is something new. It's going to have the kids outperforming skilled people with the standard trans and clutch. It just works faster than a human can now.

[@Rspsand07]

@@nonenone4461 The classic cars look the best, by far, and they can't be brought back because of nanny state regulations. No one said it's the fastest car or the best performing.

[@Rspsand07]

@Austin Batton I would love a Nissan Ultimate, it'd be a one of - there's no such thing, bud. I drive a New Edge GT and a pickup in winter, on my second one since 2001, my fav car. I wanna get a terminator cobra next probably, but we'll see.

[@glenhardy4770]

+JRC99 I agree with you! I would not waste the money on what Richard drove around the track. I prefer the Mustang made of actual metal and a 4 barrel carburetor on top. Actual gauges too!

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

What I love about The Mustang is how it’s an underdog that punches above its weight class. It was the leather jacketed street tough that could win against professionally trained fighters. When you look at the donor platforms: Fairmont/Sierra, Falcon, (I guess I have to mention the Pinto) it’s a working class hero... until it received a Jaguar chassis.

[@skygrasper_47]

Hammond: "Professional Driver" Also Hammond: *pokes fun at himself for his dragster crash*

[@viktorianas]

But he does it in "Professional manner" - survives every time...

[@sharkuel]

Crashed that one like a pro

[@GloomGaiGar]

@@viktorianas his last one was quite unprofessional, crashed where the crews' cameras could not film it

[@STARSHIPTROOP]

even taxi drivers are professional drivers oof

[@vachanhegde9296]

The doors are opening to the tints ahead for many, hahaha!

[@apostateanswers]

“Professional driver; flies off the barrier”

[@caprise-music6722]

Colin McRae comes to mind. R.I.P

[@Lu_Ka_Gaming]

My words 😂

[@IG-fp9zk]

I was about to say the same thing lolzz

[@Robertvorhies]

But remember Richard Hammond crosses the finish line before crashing like a professional😅

[@causleea8602]

let's not get bogged down with who flies where

[@Biorx8]

As Jeremy would say: dont worry about getting in the car on the wrong side... you'll be on the right side when it's up side down. ;-)

[@danielcamacho1913]

@C G ...It's when the speed suddenly comes to an end.

[@kamo8073]

The most terrifying thing is they let him drive it. I wonder how many cameramen were lost in this video.

[@centermass4552]

Makes you realize how much you miss actual car segments on Grand Tour. The adventure stuff is fantastic but "car go vroom" segments are great too.

[@DoomWalrusBarbarians]

Agree 100%. I just wish Clarkson and May would do some car segments. It has mainly been Hammond so far.

[@cmac1100]

The adventure stuff has more staying power since they arent dependent upon new information. If you go back to season 2 of old new top gear on Amazon, all of the new car stuff is about cars that are mostly off the road at this point tbh. The trio still have a way of making it entertaining, but its not something you'd turn to for car buying information anymore.

[@bradwhite5884]

May should test drive the new Dacia Spring when it comes out

[@DoomWalrusBarbarians]

​@@cmac1100 That's why all three of them should do them here on DriveTribe.

[@SqeakyToy]

Agreed.

[@JaspervdLugt]

I'm always happy to be reminded of the old top gear vibes

[@MausOfTheHouse]

Too right

[@AeolianMusica]

Totally agree...just missing the studio applause at the end!

[@iaw7406]

@@AeolianMusica and hammond crashing...

[@3star2nr]

I've owned my s550 since 2016. It's phenomenal. 6 years later it's still the best car I've owned

[@andrean-rakka]

I swear if they do old top gear challenge or review, this channel would be the biggest channel on YT

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Old top gear yeah I remember that show now no ban gas and diesel cars and trucks also self drive cars but no flying cars 🤔

[@aidangordon2713]

Yes, that'd be amazing!

[@stevenyerry2209]

“Professional driver” with multiple emergency helicopters on stand by

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Thats Richard for you

[@wendtgonefishing]

Have you ever been to a race?

[@jeremyhogg3216]

@@wendtgonefishing I think you miss the joke...

[@johny9567]

Probably a prototype car. So just in case something goes wrong with the car

[@stevenyerry2209]

@@wendtgonefishing not one of his. heard that the helicopters start their engines before the race begins

[@allmykidsvids]

Please do this more, the grand tour having one episode per year isn’t gonna cut it.

[@buckykattguitar]

That 67 is well put together...the sound of that door closing....

[@bigal6352]

It's a '68 GT 390...the Bullitt Mustang.

[@MrRedinator_]

It would've been so cool to see Hammond's 1971 Mach 1 from the Patagonia Special, if it still was around.

[@canadaguy351c4]

I don't recall that episode, will look for it! I had a 71 Mach back 79 -85 😀

[@wade-potato6200]

Today on Bottom Gear: Horse go very fast Hammond doesn’t crash And jams calls Hammond American multiple times

[@sauzeeee]

We need more boofë

[@sneezindoggo6528]

thats vey nais

[@nickyvanhouwelingen]

Today on bottom gear: hammond rides a horse Jeremy watches potatoes. And may says cheese.

[@mr.lama.687]

Shut up Jams!

[@StrangeTerror]

@@mr.lama.687 JAMS!!!

[@cobalt4966]

90% of comments are just bullying Hammond

[@m1l3s27]

As it should be, he can take it

[@noraneko8926]

I think if Clarkson here, he will bully both Hammond and the Mustang

[@See_Sharp]

It means 90% likes Hammond.

[@SkipTheKip]

Can't help it :p

[@azamuddinkhairuddin10]

@@See_Sharp wise word

[@9bmichaelcn958]

5:16 "and that sort of thning generally ends bad for me" me:remembering the top gear rocket car crash

[@jimeneazy5999]

This entire demo/review was extremely coordinated.

[@ESOdanny]

I'll be getting my first Mustang for Xmas, I just won't tell anybody it's made out of lego.

[@aja749]

Get outta here and make some Cyberpunk videos ;P

[@benburkhardt6443]

James May lives in a LEGO house

[@heavenhelpus479]

You'll need adult supervision.

[@sidstone8845]

Make some old Skyrim quest videos

[@jacobbcox1985]

ESO is here and will it be in Skyrim

[@loonatticat]

Q: How’s the Mach 1 Tires? Hammond: “Ruined.”

[@bmc8319]

Well this is the first time Hammond is on a race track without an ambulance in sight 🙏

[@Datzilla]

Hammond: "Mac Juan" Ermst Mach: rolling in his grave at about 1234 k/mph

[@airplanenut89]

What do you expect from a Brit when a German is involved?

[@theodor12]

"You'd need rockets on your car to do that. And that sort of thing generally ends badly for me" Hehe

[@desertsavagery]

@@arinb.756 To be fair there were no crowds of cellphone wielding idiots around to attract the Mustang's murderous attentions.

[@SpongeboobGangstapantz]

200th like

[@Rob165x]

@@desertsavagery Wish I could post a gif of Jordan Peele saying "N0ice!!"

[@davidburke2132]

He’s also probably pretty relieved that it’s not electric as those banked turns could probably sneakily double as a hillside! 😜

[@dtraveler3080]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6O5mnSvg6qUjZo

[@durbz7914]

It's so cool how they've got that old reliable format working on KZbin in 2020!

[@energyben]

really like the splicing of viewers real life stories with the film. Brings it to life and makes it feel genuine

[@enriqueprslja6531]

Who said that Hamond is a PROFESIONAL DRIVER!!!

[@BlitzMekanika]

Insurance team, for legal purposes.😅

[@ferdikowisk]

I’m a thousand times more interested in his 67

[@unreal4010]

Why watch this :v

[@ineffable1129]

Its got 390, (6.4L) was a chassis dyno video test of it. It was pretty underwhelming, well under 300hp to the wheels maybe 230ish, but I don't recall the exact numbers. I believe it's more or less stock with a fair amount of miles on it.

[@alouiciousdeverdander9152]

I’ve driven the classics and I’ve driven the new stuff... I’ll NEVER own a classic

[@alouiciousdeverdander9152]

Got to drive a 2016 with a coyote 5.0, 6 speed manual, fixed piston calipers on vented rotors... closest thing to a race car for the street I’ve bet driven... badass car!

[@kiabagha3401]

@@alouiciousdeverdander9152 Classics are fun tbh. Wouldn't daily drive them but they're great for weekends!

[@robertthomson3541]

Tune into this episode to hear Richard Hammond impersonate James May blabbering on about magnetic shock absorbers.

[@tcideh4929]

He didnt go into enough depth at all to be James lol.

[@boymcfacto5832]

@@tcideh4929 true

[@hudsondonnell444]

The Hamster is too ADHD to do a proper Captain Slow.

[@robertpolk9910]

I build these at Flat Rock Assembly in Michigan. I've help build over a million Mustangs since we got them in 2004. It was sad to see the GT-350 and Bullitt leave in December, but nice to see the Mach 1 return!

[@DuckyOnQuackYT]

I love the way that the Mach 1's rear end just whips around in Richard's Loop

[@petew.1418]

"You would have to strap rockets to it, and that sort of thing usually ends badly for me". I'm glad he said that. I wouldn't.

[@geoffreywallace9432]

The helmet is there to protect the mustang from Hammond.

[@humzah7563]

Richard's voice in the background while a preview of the car is given... Oh Brings Back Memories...

[@kevinhibbard320]

All these years and Richard still cant link a figure 8 doni haha, we love you man.

[@shubhamjalan6588]

Who else thought they let him drive the Mach E... and was a tad bit concerned..

[@kilovwdude6457]

I did right until they showed the car

[@richardendresz161]

It’s a Mustang.........which in itself has an infamy with....crowds And Hammond was a weird habit of.....crashing

[@RedDemonBuilds]

funny guy!

[@CJ-ph7we]

the medics probably have to cut his trousers off afterward

[@antimatr8109]

@@richardendresz161 What could possibly go wrong?🙃

[@JohnRhoogindorn]

"Professional driver", I'm getting Rimac flashbacks

[@keithreeder]

Haha. Nobody's mentioned that. What a clever boy...

[@r.a.6727]

@@keithreeder the sarcasm is definitely not oozing from you.

[@muhyusman]

Pretty sure Richard drives better than most of us

[@topgear9359]

Lol

[@lucianogerman5778]

Frfr

[@frankburns8871]

Thank you, Hammond, for your diligent sciencing!

[@leonardoaragones2738]

Thank you for showing us

[@MNGLD-do2kc]

"My testing secrets. Our testing secrets" *soviet anthem intensifies*

[@theangelking96]

Ooooo such videos bring back some beautiful memories of my childhood growing up to the best series of top gear

[@brucwayn6403]

Awesome vid love the idea of the old big titles being brought back to life

[@celicadude4344]

Thank you hammond for telling me there's a secret test track less than a mile away from where I live

[@StaticMZR]

"Ford's secret test facility" then gives the whole address 😂😂

[@jabirbashir7436]

They always do that

[@leonardlang3215]

Yep, running gag since top gear

[@nirmalbabu7799]

That is the fun factor

[@varma.]

Just hamster things

[@hughthompson4846]

Classic Top Gear gag mate

[@czcz5149]

Nice to see Hammond back testing cars. I really want them back 😢

[@OverlandbyEric]

I just love “ Active value performance exhaust “ 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrGaryGG48]

The exhaust bit makes me laugh. My brother has a Chevy (Holden) SS with the 6-speed and all the factory installed variable stuff including the variable exhaust volume. When I was a kid (my sweet granddaughter smiles and says, "Gee Grandpa, that was waaaay back in another century!") if you had what was colloquially known as a "cut-out" and the local cop heard it, you got a ticket. NOW... it on the factory order sheet!! Chevy, Ford, Dodge, it doesn't matter, they all have them!

[@LuckyOctober]

MORE GRAND TOUR WE LOVE YOU THANK YOU I RE-WATCH ALL THE TOP GEAR SEASONS (UP TO SEASON 22) AND RE-WATCH ALL THE GRAND TOUR EPISODES

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

3:44 “Professional Driver” I’ll believe that when I see it 😂😂😂

[@derburhans]

well, he does it for a living. this at least qualifies as a professional ( Hamster).

[@ronsmith4325]

He is paid to drive these cars, so guess what... that means he's a professional driver.

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

Ron Smith There’s always one... 😌

[@AeolianMusica]

This is so mint. Amazing content. Old school Top Gear reviews with modern feel of audience engagement. Great stuff 👍👍

[@KoshN]

Love your '67, Richard. '67 & '68 are my favorites.

[@andresmora691]

So grateful to still have them review cars now that the grand tour is only specials

[@stephane_edouard]

01:31 your rear left tire pressure is slightly low 👌

[@MetaMercs]

no one asked mr frenchy

[@Dani-it5sy]

Wow You are ''sharper than a razor slicing through a fresh lemon''.. 👌 (If you remember that quote you are a true Top Gear fan)

[@arthurmorgan7642]

Wow I would have immediately filled that tire up until they are all equal. If I didn't it would bother me everytime I drove it.

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

@@MetaMercs are u 12

[@s1lm4r1l6]

@@Stellar-Cowboy His name is "Meta." Of course he's 12...

[@ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo]

This format for car reviews was fantastic.

[@gregmayled]

Really? I have to be honest and I didn’t find it informative or interesting. And at that cost, it wasn’t entertaining either. If you want a proper car review, watch Henry Catchpole over at Carfection, Dan Prosser at Pistonheads or of course Chris Harris.

[@Terrezio]

Someone: Asks question Richard: "Well (insert name here)..."

[@MogulFarmer]

Love where the M1 sits in the product lineup. I have a GT with a full Roush suspension upgrade and 350 strut tower bar, and what it needs is a drive-train sport or sport+ mode that can be matched to a softer suspension mode. If I were to upgrade today I would go to this. I don’t need everything the 350 offers and I can have more fun on local roads without being as loud as the 350R

[@aidanrobichaud-ward9796]

“That sort of thing generally ends badly for me” 😂

[@llody7777]

You don't say?

[@adilzakirhussain6720]

I died when I heard that

[@amrfawzi7530]

3:43 Professional driver. Everyone: *heh*

[@grndiesel]

haha Yup.

[@CaptVB]

Liked the video before watching it. That's the amount of trust I have for in Hammond's review.

[@jamesmason4323]

Some very Topgear moments in here Richard. Well done and thanx.

[@tuomasholo]

This was great. So glad to see Hammond not taking his videos too seriously and adding humor.

[@FacingTheChanges]

Pleeeease can this channel fill the void of no more car review segments on the grand tour more 🤩

[@eerereps]

Hammond did a lot of science-ing at the end

[@chaitusunkara]

Video quality is brilliant. Wish other car channels are also like this.

[@SunnyCurwenator]

02:44 - Gas mileage aside :-) thanks for answering my questions Richard - a 12 speaker B+O sound system - love it! Awesome episode. What a car!!

[@thefulldeodorantcan3347]

95% of the comments are bullying him about him being a professional driver.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Hey, even Richard had a shot at himself when he said you need rockets to go Mach One and the last time it ended badly for him. He crashed a rocket powered drag car which put him in hospital for a while.

[@danmyers9372]

Richard they already DID put the steering wheel on the “proper” side. It’s an American car remember?

[@DCWFilms_]

HaHa! Yes!

[@drabnail777]

Idno about listening to someone who drives on the wrong side of road

[@israrmohi4080]

We need more videos like this of the trio

[@jacob5171]

I'm surprised that no one asked the question"does it come in a manual"

[@DJ_Force]

It does, which is probably why the 0-60 time shown is slower than the base GT with the auto.

[@JSideFx]

This was just like an actual GT segment. Hit me right in the feels :( we need more of this.

[@CruiseControl1]

I've been watching you guys for so many years, I miss seeing you on Top Gear.

[@michaelflinn2791]

Bought a 71 mach1 for 1400 bucks when I was in High School.. back in 1980. it was a great car.

[@prajeshmenon9555]

Hamster and Mustang : a better love story than twilight ❤️

[@heyitsmeyourdadv1986]

What about Oliver?

[@SuperThumpasaurus]

Anything is a better love story than Twilight. Cersei and Jaime Lanister is a better love story than Twilight.

[@DeviantDeveloper]

"Ford have dragged the mustang into this century" "It's the 21st century" "Ah"

[@anthonymarlette8124]

Here I was thinking I was gonna be the first one to make this joke.

[@3star2nr]

They are trying to drag it back to the 60s with a 6.8 sohc motor

[@jmaanicg2841]

"I'm about to get into the wrong side of the car." Me, an American: wat

[@airplanenut89]

Especially since it was Cadillac that gave the world the conventional control layout we use today. Austin just took that and swapped it around for their first big model in the UK.

[@TheRomeogigli]

like 80% of the world you mean

[@adrianmaycroft8406]

UK 🇬🇧

[@CamoShirt]

the UK and 2 more countries in europe have the steering wheel on the right everyone else has the steering on the left and Jeremy always went on about "the proper side" in almost every episode i think ...one of the things that got old for me watching top gear

[@Mavmack]

Most of the world: What?

[@nicopillay4059]

There's something about the front of the car that reminds me of the later versions of the Jag XF R. The way the headlights look from the side angles. That same beautiful focused mature look.

[@roconnor01]

I infinitely prefer the Mustang he drove to Ford in ; beautiful.

[@buttslappingpirate]

"CLASSIC MUSTANG FITTED WITH LAP BELT ONLY" Really, Tim Rodie?

[@Dethmeister]

It's to prevent thousands of "He's not wearing a seatbelt!" comments.

[@emmanuellehuu8818]

@@Dethmeister yes, and thats why I don't have faith in humanity anymore... people can't think for themselves...

[@new2utube541]

@@emmanuellehuu8818 I think it's to avoid annoying Trolls in the Comment Section... Like if the most interesting part of watching a classic Mustang is weather the driver is using a seatbelt

[@nushi3132]

I'm watching this on my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and wow! The video is literally in 4K and looks like I'm watching it on the cinemas!!

[@interccessorful]

Great video. Love the laugh at the end. I had a 69 Mach 1. My Dad still has it. I keep bugging him to put in the 351 Windsor in.

[@brandonlau183]

Loved this, I find Richard’s at his best when reviewing cars, the comedic and poetic points perfectly describe the character of a car, beyond the mere functions.

[@Troubleshooter125]

As a 2016 Mustang GT owner, I got to say thanks for this, Richard. My machine is an unvarnished joy, without the added sophistication of the Mach 1's additional hardware, so I can only guess how much of a thrill your test drive was. Thanks a lot!

[@CalfromGA1]

Anyone besides me waiting for “ ..turning it over to our tame racing driver “ as soon as those cones came out? - Hammond steps out, Stig hops in. Some say we’re all still waiting for it…

[@derawat]

First time saw your video and your humour made it fun

[@crazysharkface5424]

“Off the track testing” Nice to see that you tested that technique with the Rimac.

[@zacharywald]

Bruh

[@freewheeling.]

We need more reviews!!!! Keep the specials for the Grand Tour And get the latest cars and review them here and we'll handle the view count 😎 This was a GEM

[@judsonbuckner8590]

"Proper side" as he gets into a mustang lol

[@Sleepless_Nut]

I love his laugh at the end

[@azamuddinkhairuddin10]

NOW THIS FEELS LIKE THE GRAND TOUR WOW PLEASE DO IT MORE OFTEN ❤️❤️

[@SirRounded]

This is literally a TG/TGT segment, it's lovely to see again

[@teach4860]

Who here wishes Richard Hammond was their "Science" teacher!

[@sn0wchyld]

certainly prefer that than him being my race driving teacher...

[@360_gangsterelite2]

The 1971 Mustang Mach 1 that Hammond drove in Patagonia is one of my favourite cars and probably in the top 5 best cars they had on the show. Shame they couldn't bring it back. It was a wonderful machine.

[@maybenot6075]

"Professional driver, closed course, do not attempt"...... I'm assuming the video editors never met or seen hamster drive then?

[@christonamtb4089]

He's not even a real hamster

[@d1sturb3d119]

They meant the professional driver was on set :D

[@atarvhegde5210]

Well , till he crashes , he does push the car to its limit.

[@Blomrutger]

I love that they used the comments 😂

[@EB-vs3oo]

what a great video. Hammond is awesome.

[@shelovesdisco2153]

Nomatter what they might build in the future,nothing will ever compare to that '67 fastback of yours !! Great going man!