Out there on the net it appears the 5-speed Mach 1s are good for at least 103 mph in the quarter, and with a good driver 105-106 mph is the norm. Are stock '99 and '01 Cobras putting up those same kinds of numbers? Or are the Mach 1s a little stronger than the older Cobras'
Patrick '93 Cobra
I'll add another reason, in addition to those. :) IIRC the '99-'01 Cobra came with the same 3.27 gearing as the GT. The Mach is delivered with 3.55s. __ John C. '03 Cobra Convt.
Good point. Although it won't add much by itself, when all the little things are considered the Mach is probably on top.
A number of people on the Mach 1 Registry who have dynoed them report the rear wheel output to be in the range of 280-290 hp (320-330 flywheel) and 305-310 ft-lb (340-345 flywheel) of torque at their peaks. Of course, numbers vary, but the gearing and the improved mid-range torque output make for a fairly swift car.
They are a blast to drive!
T>Out there on the net it appears the 5-speed Mach 1s are good for at
I'll bet!
If or when I decide to buy a newer Mustang, a Mach 1 will be at the top of my list. Had any interesting stoplight encounters?
Patrick '93 Cobra '83 LTD
A few challengers but I have declined them...keeping the points count on the license down! April Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords magazine has a nice article on the Mach 1 as it goes up against the GT and Cobra models. As a companion, there is a video for sale of their testing.
By the way, I love the '93 Cobras...a great Fox Mustang!
Patrick wrote:
The Mach's are a little stronger for straight line performance. They have more torque and the solid axle has less parasitic loss than the IRS. I'm not being biased - I have an 01 Cobra.
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