The ?shaker scoop? on the 2003 Mach 1 is mounted atop the intake manifold and directs air through a secondary filter box to the intake. The intake also pulls cool air from the front grille to ensure free breathing. ?At first, our colleagues from other teams thought we were crazy,? says Hoag. ?After all, modern engines are so well tuned and balanced, there really is no ?shake,? so people asked why we would bother with a ?shaker? hood. But Team Mustang is full of enthusiasts who know what it?s like to pull a Mach 1 up next to a Chevelle SS with cowl induction and show off.?
The scoop and the center powerdome hood are finished in low-gloss black.
The C-pillars feature a unique trim appliqué that gives the roofline a subtle throwback appearance and distinguishes the car further from a GT. To enhance the low-to-the-ground appearance, the car features more prominent rocker-panel moldings and another classic Mach 1 trait, an air dam extension, painted low-gloss black. A low-gloss black stripe runs the length of the side just above the rocker moldings.
Mach 1 is available in Oxford White, Black, Torch Red, Zinc Yellow, Azure Blue and Dark Shadow Gray clearcoat finish.