- "With more muscle than others in its class, this pony car set a new standard for aggressiveness."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 '71 is a road car produced by Ford. It appears in Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6. Gran Turismo Sport (where it was added as part of Update 1.13, released on February 28, 2018) and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Eleven colors are available for this car:
- White
- Light Pewter Metallic
- Black
- Grabber Blue
- Bright Blue Metallic
- Grabber Green Metallic
- Dark Green Metallic
- Grabber Lime
- Grabber Yellow
- Medium Yellow Gold
- Bright Red
In-game description[]
- "No discussion of the finest American sports cars is complete without mention of the Mustang Mach 1. Who could forget its dramatically sloped 'fastback' body? Indeed, the Mach 1 is considered the quintessential example of this design. Needless to say, its performance is nothing short of spectacular. The 1971 model features a 7L V8 429 Cobra Jet engine—still one of the most powerful engines Ford has ever produced! The chunky tyres further boost this vehicle's tremendous acceleration."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
"Sporty cars around the world followed the trend set by this car's aggressive style."
American cars were known to be big and expensive in the post-war era, but that trend took a drastic turn in the early part of the 1960s with the arrival of the Ford Mustang in 1964. The car immediately captured the heart of the American public, thanks to its sporty demeanor and high level of performance, all coming at a relatively low price. The original Mustang was an instant financial success for Ford Motor Co., and the car's popularity continued in the ensuing years.
In 1969, Ford gave its pony car a major facelift, with its defining styling characteristic kept intact, namely the long nose and short rear deck. That said, everything else about the car changed; in fact, the changes were so drastic that many considered the reborn Mustang as an all-new car. The new car was bigger, but kept its basic packaging and mechanisms.
Still, the changes were substantial enough to categorize the 1969-1970 cars as second-generation models. (The 1964-1968 Mustangs are considered first-generation cars, while the cars from 1971 to 1973 are classified as third-generation models.)
The ominous Mach 1 made its presence in the second-generation model era. This sports-grade car was part of the Mustang's fastback lineup called "Sports Roof," whose sporty roof design served as an inspiration to sports car builders around the world.
Many engines were offered underneath the hood of the Mustang, including a big-block V8 that could keep pace with many race cars, but the most common powerplant was the small-block 351ci V8. The 351 Mustang from 1970-1971 with Ram Air produced 299 HP, making it one of the sportiest and fastest cars on the road in its day.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Chris[]
The Mustang Mach 1 is one of America's most historic sports cars. Its distinctively flowing 'SportsRoof' fastback body style... would prove to have a major impact on future sports car design. A legendary presence in the history of muscle cars, it offers much more than even its price suggests.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 | Ford Dealership (Lv. 5+) | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Ford Dealership | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.13+) |
Ford Brand Central | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Cars | 37,500 | Place 3rd or higher in the American FR Challenge 550 event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote-5.0L-Mustang | 122,155 | v1.00 | --- |
Pictures[]
