Never Mind Speed, I Need Range

Never Mind Speed, I Need Range

Don't think that will be popular. Yeah, now you see, that has got my name all over it. I'll be very interested to see where the next generation Merc GLC Coupe goes, as that's probably the closest potential competitor? I see they're focussing on the insane 0-60 rather than range and will probably price it accordingly. If they can come in under 拢40k for something a bit more sedate I'll be all over it. Now try getting that image out of your head. We buy forum member cars - PM to get a quote. Last edited by Gazellio @ Prestige Cars on 18th Nov 2019 2:26 pm. The Mustang looks like is blowing a raspberry. I dislike the Tesla body colour grill so this would be something that would interest me. We buy forum member cars - PM to get a quote. Yeah, now you see, that has got my name all over it. I'll be very interested to see where the next generation Merc GLC Coupe goes, as that's probably the closest potential competitor? I see they're focussing on the insane 0-60 rather than range and will probably price it accordingly. If they can come in under 拢40k for something a bit more sedate I'll be all over it. Location: Feet are getting itchy. Never mind speed, I need range. I fear my discerning requirements, to be able to do 600 real world miles with one 15 minute stop, will be a long way off. 620 mile range, although 15 minutes unlikely for a full charge, but if it supports a 300 kW charger then it wouldn't be too far behind! I see BMW have unveiled the i4 as well. The rapid acceleration and high top speed is a function of the electric motor, regardless of what brand the car might be. Always plan ahead - it wasn't raining when Noah started building the Ark.

As a result of the distinct exterior changes, the 1971 Mach 1 began drawing comparisons to larger vehicles such as the Fairlane or Torino rather than the Mustang. The Mach 1 remained mostly unchanged from 1971-1972, and you would have to look extremely closely to determine the differences between the two model years. In fact, the only real way to tell apart 1971 and 1972 models on the outside is by taking a close look at the deck lid. 1971 Mach 1s feature 鈥淢USTANG鈥?written in block letters, but the following year, Ford scrapped the design in favor of 鈥淢ustang鈥?being written in script. By the 1972 model year, it became clear that the trend of fast cars with big engines was on the decline. The 1973 model year marked the end of the Ford Mustang鈥檚 First Generation and a continuation of an oil crisis both at home and abroad. The 1973 Mustang looked great on the outside, and there were a plethora of exterior colors to choose from, but the writing was clearly on the wall that things would look mighty different in the coming years.

Fastback Mustangs were a thing of the past beginning in 1974, and the latest Mach 1 was reimagined as a hatchback for the first time in the pony car鈥檚 history. Reduced emissions and lesser power were hallmarks of the Mustang II era and the robust performance which Ford Mach 1 owners knew and loved became a thing of the past as a result. The thrills of the brawny 429 were a distant memory in 1974. The V8 took a one-year hiatus in 1974, with the downsized Mach 1s sporting a 2.6L V6 motor, which pushed out a measly 105 hp. The performance stats were hardly anything to write home about, but the newly-designed Mach 1 Mustang earned praise for its handling among other attributes. In spite of the changing landscape and reduced horsepower numbers, the marketing team at Ford turned what could have been a negative into a positive to springboard the new generation of Mustang forward. The 302 Windsor V8 made its return in 1975, which resulted in an increase of 35 horsepower.

Sure, 140 hp looks mediocre on paper, but the modest bump was enough to give the starving Mustang something to hold onto in an uncertain time. Once again, the Mach 1 earned praise for its quick and nimble handling capabilities. After a surge in 1974, sales for the Mach 1 dipped to just north of 21,000 for the 1975 model year. Twenty-one thousand-plus units sold marked a seven-year low for the special edition package, but the bottom was not even close to falling out just yet. In response to declining sales across the board for the Mustang, Ford relaunched the Cobra nameplate for the 1976 model year. The newly-branded King Cobra breathed some much-needed life into the Mustang II and took some shine away from the Mach 1 as a result. The 1977 model year marked an all-time low for the Mach 1, with just 6,719 units produced. The total climbed by over 1,200 cars sold the following year, but with a new era set to begin with the Mustang in 1979, the Mach 1鈥檚 future immediately came into question.

Due to poor sales numbers and declining interest, the Ford Motor Company ended the decade-long experiment with the genesis of the Fox Body Generation. The funny thing about the automotive community is that even with the many innovations and technological advancements that come out with every passing year, many enthusiasts still yearn for the vehicles of yesteryear. In the early years of the twenty-first century, nostalgia became a major theme throughout the Ford Motor Company. The fever began shortly after the dawn of the new millennium with the release of the 2001 Bullitt, a modified version of the SN95 GT in the style of the Fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. The euphoria surrounding the pseudo rebirth of everyone鈥檚 favorite movie muscle car helped launch the Ford Mustang Legacy Series. Looking to recapture the magic of the late 1960s, the Blue Oval did what many Ford fans had been clamoring for, but never imagined would happen, by relaunching the Mach 1 nameplate. The fourth-generation Mach 1 revived many of the attributes found on the special edition packages of the 1960s and 1970s and integrated them onto the latest SN95 body style.