In reality we haven't seen anything that leads us to this conclusion but Mexican automotive site Myautomovil is speculating that Ford Motor Company may be planning on producing a limited edition Mach 1 Mustang in 2011. Their reasoning is that with the Mustang's new competition, the Camaro SS and Challenger SRT8, having so much more horsepower that Ford will want to level the playing field with a vehicle that stands somewhere between the Mustang GT, and the Shelby GT500. That vehicle would be a 2011 Mach 1.
Assuming that this is true what could we expect? First off it would only make sense that the Mach 1 would be the perfect candidate for the rumored "Coyote" engine. It is speculated that the new 5.0L DOHC powerplant puts out over 400 horsepower which would put it right up there with the competition. With the hp wars level again Ford could then focus on aesthetics. One could only assume that 2011 Mach 1 would be get the same basic treatment as previous models including a big shaker cowl sticking out of the hood, side and hood stripes in matte black, a black chin spoiler, side window louvers, and vintage style five spoke wheels possibly in the 20" range.
So is it going to happen? Only Ford knows for sure and they aren't letting the cat out of the bag. Just keep your fingers crossed!
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