FAB WHEELS DIGEST (F.W.D.): Mach 1

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Ford Mustang Mach 1 - 2nd Gen. (1971-73)

In 1971 the Mach 1 started with a base engine of the 302ci based Windsor V8, that produced 210 bhp.

Up to the 429 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet V8 (for 1971 models only) that produced 375 bhp.
There are no major differences in the '71 and '72 Mustangs externally.
A '71 Mustang Mach 1 was featured in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.

(wikipedia)

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429 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet V8 Mach 1

1971-72 Regular "351" Mach 1

A '71 Mustang Mach 1 was featured in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever

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In 1973, the front bumper was enlarged in accordance with new bumper standards,

and the sportlamps were changed to a vertical orientation at each end of the grill.

(Photos from autowp.ru & imcdb.org)

Ford Mustang Mach 1 - 1st Gen. (1969-70)

After only a few years of development of the Mustang from 1964,
Ford saw the need to create performance Mustangs to compete with
GM and their release of the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.

Not until 1968, when Ford introduced the 428 cu in (7.0 L)
Cobra Jet FE V8 engine that the Mach 1 was born in 1969.
Standard equipment was a 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor (351W) 2V V8 motor,
3 speed manual transmission, that produced 250 bhp.
The top engine was the 428 cu in (7.0 L) Ramair Cobra Jet &
Super Cobra Jet V8 (1969–1970) 4-barrel R-Code. It produced 335 bhp.
The Mach 1 was only available in the 'Sportsroof' body style.
Came with matte black hood treatment with hood pins, hood scoop.
A few designs features were different between the 1969 and 1970 models.
(wikipedia)