Ford Is Bringing Back The Mach 1 Name For An Electric SUV

The legendary Mach 1 name is returning to the Ford stable, but not in a way you might have expected...
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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Comments

Jakob

Oh great. Mitsubishi Eclipse comment is obligatory.

01/15/2018 - 16:41 |
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Anonymous

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

01/15/2018 - 16:41 |
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ferrarman11

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Looks like Chevy will be bringing back the El Camino as an electric crossover pickup truck

01/15/2018 - 16:48 |
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Roadster / Tail Red

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Nissan: wisely shuts its mouth and lets Mitsubishi take the beating

01/15/2018 - 17:27 |
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Sir Wafel (WhyBeAre of CT) (Multipla Squad) (propane)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I just love the probably unintentional sh*t in that name XD

01/15/2018 - 20:43 |
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Rahul 1

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01/15/2018 - 16:43 |
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RodriguezRacer456 (Aventador SV) (Lambo Squad)

AND THERE WE GO.

Ford has pulled a Mitsubishi. Whats next? Toyota making an MR2 hybrid crossover?

01/15/2018 - 16:43 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

In reply to by RodriguezRacer…

Qian Li Triggered

01/15/2018 - 18:06 |
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Don’t say that out loud, they might hear you and think:
“Hum, that’s a good idea”

01/15/2018 - 23:19 |
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Nissan 180 to return as a crossover

01/16/2018 - 06:53 |
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I’m looking forward to the Vauxhall Firenza electric SUV!

01/16/2018 - 08:51 |
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Rekord 86

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

01/15/2018 - 16:44 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

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

01/15/2018 - 16:46 |
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They expect real people to buy the cars, real money, not internet anonymous people.

01/15/2018 - 18:49 |
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jdm-supra-1600(md squad)(Supra squad leader)

ARE CAR COMPANIES G R E E N P E A C E. F A N B O I S ?

01/15/2018 - 16:47 |
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BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F

In reply to by jdm-supra-1600…

Possibly

01/15/2018 - 16:50 |
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Anonymous

and when it turns out faster than most other sports car >~<

01/15/2018 - 16:47 |
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BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I hate that

01/15/2018 - 16:51 |
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5:19.55

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Won’t turn tho the return of mustang jokes announced already?

01/15/2018 - 17:01 |
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Destroya

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

01/15/2018 - 16:48 |
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I really hope for the Bronco… Otherwise I’ll have to find a new favorite car manufacturer, too. Would be Dodge I think

01/15/2018 - 16:53 |
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The TallDutchmen

Tbh, never really cared for the Mach 1. Because GT350R, GT500 and Boss 302 exist.

01/15/2018 - 16:53 |
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The ‘68 GT Fastback with the 390 was the best imo. Such an icon.

01/15/2018 - 17:17 |
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