The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the newest must-have variant of the famed pony automotive and in line with most critiques, is a superb efficiency automotive. Nevertheless, is it ok to win over Jay Leno?

The Mustang Mach 1 fills the void left behind by the Shelby GT350, Mustang Bullitt, and Mustang Efficiency Pack 2 (PP2) and sits between the GT and the insane Shelby GT500 within the line-up. It brings collectively a number of the key components from the fashions that it replaces and is a really good addition to the Mustang household.

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Leno was notably to check out the Mustang Mach 1 as a result of it may be optioned with a 10-speed automated transmission. Whereas many shoppers will little doubt go for the Tremec six-speed handbook that can also be obtainable, these geared up with the automated will most likely promote in larger numbers. Additionally it is arguably higher suited to on a regular basis driving.

All through this evaluation, Leno has the chance to talk with Jim Owens,, the model supervisor for the Shelby and Mustang manufacturers. Leno could be very impressed with the automated ‘field, noting simply how responsive it’s when shifting down the gears while you’re driving shortly.

Whereas it’s a disgrace that the Mustang Mach 1 doesn’t have the identical flat-plane crank 5.2-liter V8 because the GT350 and as an alternative makes use of the extra acquainted 5.0-liter Coyote, it nonetheless delivers a formidable 480 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. That’s greater than sufficient to spin up the rear wheels, a lot in order that Leno burned by way of the rubber of the rear tires after spending a day with the automotive.