MUSTANG MACH 1 SHAKES BACK TO STREET

Putting the Power to the Road

The 2003 Mach 1 will be available with a choice of a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission with electronic overdrive. The 4R70W automatic transmission is upgraded with a heavy-duty gear-set, auxiliary fluid cooler and brazed 11.25-inch torque converter to withstand the added power of the Mach 1's MOD 4.6 V-8.

Mach 1 uses a new rear axle with a high-torque differential and a 3.55:1 axle ratio.

Mach 1's suspension matches its power with crisp road manners. The vehicle is lowered one-half of an inch compared to the GT and uses a firmer suspension for better-balanced ride and improved handling characteristics. The performance-handling package includes:

• New front and rear coil springs with adapted load and rate
• Re-valved Tokico© struts in front and shocks in rear
• Unique stabilizer bars front and rear
• Added frame rail connectors to stiffen the body

Thirteen-inch Brembo® front rotors and performance calipers provide excellent stopping capability. The calipers have a black-anodized finish and are visible through 17-inch Magnum 500 wheel spokes when the car is parked, or when it is cruising the streets. Mach 1 comes standard with ABS and traction control.