Ford Is Bringing Back The Mach 1 Name For An Electric SUV
The Detroit Auto Show has been a bit of a nostalgia-tinged affair for Ford, hasn’t it? As if revealing the new Mustang Bullitt (not to mention getting Steve McQueen’s granddaughter involved) wasn’t enough, the car maker has also announced that the Mach 1 name is to return.
Appearing on various Mustangs from 1969 to 1978 before returning briefly for the fourth-generation car, this nameplate is a legendary bit of Ford history. But if you’re thinking we’re about to see a limited-edition Mustang in a similar vein to the Bullitt, you ought to hold your horses. Or rather, err, ponies.
That’s because the Mach 1 name is actually (we’re hope you’re sitting down, Mustang purists) set to return for an electric performance SUV. Apparently though, the car will have Mustang-inspired styling.
Other than that, details are particularly thin on the ground. We do know that it’s part of Ford’s $11 billion-worth of investment for developing electric cars, and that it’ll be one of the early fruits of the huge - and recently doubled - EV cash injection, with a 2020 launch targeted.
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Oh great. Mitsubishi Eclipse comment is obligatory.
Ford’s turning into a company I know, but I just can’t seem to put my finger on it.
It’s Japanese and starts with an M…
Oh, I know! M I T S U B I S H I T H E M O R O N
Looks like Chevy will be bringing back the El Camino as an electric crossover pickup truck
Nissan: wisely shuts its mouth and lets Mitsubishi take the beating
I just love the probably unintentional sh*t in that name XD
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AND THERE WE GO.
Ford has pulled a Mitsubishi. Whats next? Toyota making an MR2 hybrid crossover?
Qian Li Triggered
Don’t say that out loud, they might hear you and think:
“Hum, that’s a good idea”
Nissan 180 to return as a crossover
I’m looking forward to the Vauxhall Firenza electric SUV!
A Prius SUV
I always wasn’t sure what to choose when talking about Ford and Chevy … Let’s hope for the Bronco, otherwise I’ll stick to Chevy
Genuinely what the f*ck do these manufacturers think they’re doing. They can’t seriously expect appreciation for using an iconic nameplate on an SUV, especially an electric one
They expect real people to buy the cars, real money, not internet anonymous people.
ARE CAR COMPANIES G R E E N P E A C E. F A N B O I S ?
Possibly
and when it turns out faster than most other sports car >~<
I hate that
Won’t turn tho the return of mustang jokes announced already?
I will hate Ford in 2020 and I’ll have to find a new favorite car manufacturer, unless this thing is actually gonna be good, we’ll have to wait and see
I really hope for the Bronco… Otherwise I’ll have to find a new favorite car manufacturer, too. Would be Dodge I think
Tbh, never really cared for the Mach 1. Because GT350R, GT500 and Boss 302 exist.
The ‘68 GT Fastback with the 390 was the best imo. Such an icon.