Mach 1 performance is clear even before you get behind the wheel. Its streamlined design and exterior styling cues celebrate Mach 1 heritage dating back more than five decades. Sure, every Mustang looks good in the driveway, but the Mach 1 was made to shine on the track. The unique handling dynamics and an available Mach 1 Handling Package help you feel stuck to the road, around curves and when you're hitting the straightaway at a 168 mph max speed. Better yet, it's completely customizable in appearance, powertrain and performance, so you can put your spin on this icon.
5.0L Tri-VCT V8 Engine
The pinnacle of 5-liter performance, this engine is uniquely tuned and calibrated for speed. And with the Mach 1 Handling Package, the turns get sharper and thrills get higher.
The combination of a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine and a dual-clutch TREMEC® 7-speed transmission sets up this Shelby® for awe-inspiring power and performance. Designed with fighter jets in mind, the aerodynamic exterior helps get you to a top speed of 186 mph. With its precise build and superior powertrain, the Shelby GT500® takes performance to new heights as the fastest street legal Mustang ever.
5.2L supercharged cross-plane crank V8.
Top-of-the-line power that you can feel.
A performance-first package that offers powerful looks to match. True to its name, this available package manifests performance with such features as an active valve performance exhaust, heavy-duty front springs, unique chassis tuning and the most powerful EcoBoost® engine ever in a Mustang. A hood accent stripe and 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with low-gloss Ebony-painted pockets top this package with performance you can see.*
The 2.3L EcoBoost®
It's a Mustang engine, so you know it packs a punch.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
An engine that comes standard with a hit of adrenaline.
The standard base suspension on Mustang is primed for responsive handling. Independent components add to the feeling of control you get with a Mustang and create a steady ride quality. The integral link, independent rear suspension helps minimize body roll and isolate road imperfections for a responsive ride and precise handling. Aluminum-alloy rear knuckles and H-arms help reduce unsprung mass.
When road conditions change, the available MagneRide® Damping System responds – 1,000 times per second for each damper. The result is a smooth, balanced ride and the confidence to perform at your limits.
Mustang offers four available transmissions, the manual, 10-speed automatic, TREMEC® Rev Matching 6-speed manual and the TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, each designed to get the most out of your vehicle. Standard on the Shelby® GT500,® the TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is the first-ever dual-clutch transmission in a Mustang. The system comes with multiple modes to make for lightning-fast shifts whether you're on the street or the track.
In an EcoBoost® or GT convertible, the freedom you feel with the top down is instantly available from a top you can operate with the touch of a button. They also each come with a high-powered engine and MagneRide® Damping System, getting you in touch with the rush of the open road.
Mustang adapts to the night with standard LED headlamps. Signature LED illumination not only brings you clearer vision during night drives, but also plays a part in helping you make a big entrance.
Conduct your symphony of deep bellowing base. The class-exclusive* active valve performance exhaust lets you control the level of the Mustang exhaust. If you're leaving for work early in the morning, set it for Quiet Start. Need an energy boost when you're leaving work? Select the Sport setting. Other modes are Normal and Track. Now available on all EcoBoost® engines.
The 2021 Mustang makes a splash with new color options:
Mach-1 performance is clear even before you get behind the wheel. Its streamlined design and exterior styling cues include a new front fascia and grille for both improved cooling and aerodynamics. Plus, low-gloss Magnetic and Black accents as well as hood and body-side stripes celebrate Mach-1 heritage dating back more than five decades. Inside, comfortable and conforming Recaro cloth sport seats support you while a Mach 1 IP badge with a unique chassis number complements the distinctive look and feel of the all-new Mustang Mach-1.*
The Mach-1 Premium was built for precision on curves, on the straightaway and in the driveway. Its sculpted build includes 19-inch Magnetic-painted aluminum wheels, a bright 4.5-inch exhaust tip and a hood accent stripe. The premium design flows into the interior with aluminum pedals, a Dark Spindrift aluminum instrument panel and a white cue ball shift knob. So strap in to the cloth seats with driver memory recline, color-accents and climate control, and embrace the adrenaline.
The Shelby GT500 uses race-inspired materials for a reason. A purpose-built cockpit with available RECARO® racing seats and a class-exclusive* 12-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster create the perfect environment for when you're maxing out this high-powered vehicle. On the outside, its aerodynamic design comes complete with a rear spoiler and the largest-ever hood vent on a Mustang. This intricate body rests on 20-inch flow-formed high-gloss black aluminum wheels, with the MagneRide® Damping System and Michelin® tires specifically developed for the GT500.
Wheels make the car. Select the ones that fit your style. There are 18 different wheel styles, new unique color choices, a range of available seats and a ton more opportunities to customize your ride. 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with high-gloss Ebony Black-painted pockets are standard with the GT and the California Special Package (pictured above).
Three power-assist settings provide the type of steering control you want when you want it.
Heated and cooled seats, an accent-stitched center console and a heated steering wheel make you feel like a part of the machine. And with the push-button start, you truly have the power of a Mustang at your fingertips.
Customize colors and choose your gauge layout with the class-exclusive* 12-inch fully configurable LCD digital cluster. You can also tailor each Selectable Drive Mode to get the most out of your driving experience. It's easy to view, fast and responsive. And, like everything else in this Mustang, it's stunning. Optional on the EcoBoost® Premium and GT Premium, standard on the Mach 1 and Shelby® GT500.®
Standard on all models, Track Apps®* instantly provides your performance metrics in the instrument cluster. Accelerometer displays lateral and longitudinal g-forces, acceleration times and lap times, plus automatic and countdown starts. Also included are features like electronic line-lock and launch control.* Electronic line-lock keeps the front brakes locked while Mustang is in gear to warm up the rear tires. Launch control integrates brakes, traction control and powertrain control to help ensure smooth, consistent starts.
Ford puts you quickly and easily in touch with your world through smartphone apps, an in-vehicle touchscreen and voice-activated technology. Connect, navigate and discover with smart technology like SYNC® 3 and FordPass™ Connect.
Turn up the volume with the available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen. The B&O Sound System and architecture in the 2021 Mustang were specifically designed to create the optimum acoustic environment. With 12 powerful speakers, including unique tweeters, woofers and in-trunk subwoofer, you won't just hear your music, you'll experience it. It also includes a CD player and HD Radio™ Technology.
With available selectable drive modes, you control vehicle driving dynamics. Simply flick a toggle switch on the center stack, and handling and response are adjusted based on your selection. Choices are Normal, Slippery, Sport, Track or Drag Strip.
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel with available SYNC® 3. It's our easy-to-use, voice-activated technology* that also has a capacitive touchscreen. Its sleek, user-friendly interface makes SYNC 3 more than just the ability to make phone calls and play music – it's also about making connectivity fast, smart and simple.
Bumper to Bumper: 3-Years/36,000 Miles • Powertrain: 5-Years/60,000 Miles • Corrosion: 5-Years/Unlimited Miles • Hybrid/Electric Drivetrain Components: 8-Years/100,000 Miles • Diesel Engine: 5-Years/100,000 Miles • Roadside Assistance: 5-Years/60,000 Miles
This available set of driver-assist technologies includes Adaptive Cruise Control and a Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System with pinch-to-zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.®
Ford Co-Pilot360™ features driver-assist technologies that can help you navigate our increasingly crowded roads and highways with greater confidence. Features included are BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and coverage for both the truck and trailer, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Auto High-Beam Headlamps and Rear View Camera.*