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Table of Contents

  1. How Much is the New 2003 Mach 1?
     
  2. What are the Options?
     
  3. How Many Mach 1's will be produced?
     
  4. How Do I order One?
     
  5. What are the engine specs?
     
  6. When will they be available?
     
  7. *Will they be serialized? What Number is my car?
     
  8. Is the Mach 1000 Stereo Available?
     
  9. Does it come in a Convertible?
     
  10. How much of a Down payment required?
     
  11. Are Special Pricing Plans (X,A,Z,D) available on the Mach1?
     
  12. What color Stripes are available?
     
  13. What is a DORA & Do I need it?
     
  14. How Fast is the Mach 1? (1/4 mile times)
     
  15. 2003 Production Numbers
     
  16. Any Differences in the 2003 vs. 2004?
     
  17. SPECIFICATIONS GT vs. BULLITT vs. MACH 1
     
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I hope this answers many of your questions you may have concerning the Mach 1.  Please read the Message FORUMS for more information not covered by this section.

Have a question for our experts, submit it here or Post it on the Message Forums!

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Dave Wagner
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1. How Much does the Mach 1 Cost?

Base Retail of the 2003 around $28,995 MSRP (Includes Dealer Desist nation charge of $625)
Interior Ugrade - $295
Automatic Transmission - $895


Base Retail of the 2004 around $29,445
MSRP (Includes Dealer Desist nation charge of $625)
Interior Ugrade - $345
Automatic Transmission - $895

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2. What are the Options available on the Mach 1?

There are only (3) Options available for the Mach 1.
 
1. Exterior Colors (No Charge):
       
Azure Blue = L5 (Mach 1 ONLY color)
       Competition Orange  = CY (2004)
       Zinc Yellow = B7 (2003)
       Screaming Yellow =  D6  (2004)
       Dark Shadow Grey = CX
       Torch Red = D3
       Black = UA
       Oxford White = Z1

       Interior color = AW
       Dark Charcoal/Midnight Black leather "Comfort Weave"

       Radio: Mach460 audio (standard) - (Mach 1000 NOT Available in Mach.)

2. Automatic Transmission = Code 44U ($895)

3. Interior Upgrade* = 18G (2003 - $295) (2004 - *$345)

The Interior Upgrade Package (18G) includes:
* Aluminum finish door lock posts
* Center finish panel - grey metallic paint
* Shifter bezel - grey metallic paint
* Aluminum finish shift boot trim ring
* Stainless steel foot rest assembly
* Stainless steel pedals
* GT leather shift knob (Mach 1 keeps aluminum shift knob)
* 4-Way head restraint (Up/down/tilt forward and back)
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3. How Many Mach 1's will be produced?

2003 Mach 1 Production number was 9,652.
Production Figures as follows:


Break Down Mach 1 by Transmission
Mach 1 with M/T - 7709
Mach 1 with A/T - 1943

Break Down Mach 1 by Color
Torch Red - 2513

Azure Blue - 2250

Black - 1611
Dark Shadow Gray - 1595
Zinc Yellow - 869
Oxford White - 814

 

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4. How Do I Order A Mach 1 ?

Just take the Ordering codes to ANY Ford Dealer. They do NOT have to be Authorized or SVT type dealer. To find a dealer near you, logon to www.dealerconnection.com

Ordering Codes:

MACH 1:

Order Code = 145A
Body Code = P42
Color Choice = L5 (i.e. Azure Blue)
Interior = AW
Interior Upgrade = 18G ($295 Option - $345 for 2004)
Automatic Transmission = 44U ($815 Option)

That's it! What are you waiting for?

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5. What are the engine Specs?

Engine
Modular 4.6 Liter (281 CID)
32 Valve, DOHC
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Horsepower: 305* (2004 - 310HP)
Torque: 320* ft/lb (2004 - 325ft/lb)
Rear end gear ratio: 3.55:1
Dual 57mm Throttle Bodies

*Ford's Rating - Actual Dyno's are a bit higher!! Click Here for more info on actual 3rd party Dyno results:

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6. When will the Mach 1 be available?

Ford's Job 1 for the Mach 1 is to start on Oct. 7th (Actual Production started the week of Nov. 4th )and delivery sometime starting Thanksgiving 2002 thru Christmas. Could be later into 2003 also.

Dealer can place orders into the computer, however, actual factory orders will be starting on Oct. 1.

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7. Will they be serialized?

NO, but the Mach 1's will have an old distinctive 'R' Engine Code in the VIN #, this is unique to the Mach 1's only.

i.e.) 1FAFP42R43F371400

The LAST 6 Digits is the Sequence number of all Mustangs  (V6's, GT, etc.). The 2003 Model year starts at 300001, therefore, if your VIN # is 371400, your mustang is approx. the 71,400 off the assembly line.

Once 2003 Production is complete, we will hopefully get a complete Mach 1 VIN list and then we can tell you where you fall in the production #'s.

Typical VIN
Position Number
Position 1-3 World Manufacturer Identifier
Position 4 Restraint System Type
Brake Type and GVWR Class
(Trucks and Vans Only)
Position 5-7 Line, Series, Body Type
Position 8 Engine Type
Position 9 Check Digit (Random)
Position 10 Model Year
Position 11 Assembly Plant
Position 12-17 Production Sequence Number
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8. Is the Mach 1000 Stereo Available?

NO, Not from FORD. The Mach 1 comes standard with the Mach 460 Stereo, 6 speakers, 6 CD In dash player, 460 Watts.  Aftermarket companies are offering the Mach 1000 upgrade. More Info - Click Here -

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9. Does it come in a Convertible?

NO, The Mach 1 comes standard as a Coupe only. Aftermarket companies are offering "Mocked" Mach 1 packages for GT's and convertibles - Click Here

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10. How Much of a Down Payment?

It totally depends on your relationship with your dealer. Most dealers are ordering for $500-$1000 down payment.  If you have good dealers standings, some are accepting without a down payment.

Please check with the dealer, some are NON-Refundable, even if you DO NOT receive your vehicle!!!

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11. Is any Special Discount Plans available on the Mach 1? X,Z,A,D Plans

(Ford Employee, Retired, Supplier, etc)
Yes and No - Many dealers are not giving any deals on special production cars like the Mach 1, Cobra or T-Bird. However, some are willing to accept the special "Plan Pricing". Most Mach 1's are going for MSRP or less!

You should be able to find a Left over 2003 at a good price!!! Rebates and all! Check with your dealers. We have seen them going for Invoice pricing or below!
 

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12. What Color stripes are available?

All the stripes will be Black.
Here is a Black vehicle with semi-flat Black stripes.

See below:
 

(Picture Photoshopped by D. Wagner - Mach1Registry.com)
 

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13. What is a DORA & Do I Need it?

DORA - Dealer Order Receipt Acknowledgement. All this does is let the dealer double check that the vehicle was ordered correctly and that the order has been received in Fords "ORDER BANK". It does not mean the factory has the order. In Laymen's terms the factory doesn't get the "order" until the car is "SCHEDULED" for Production. Also, it does NOT guarantee you will actually get the vehicle.

i.e.) If you order a 2003 GT right now, you should get a scheduled build date and VIN # rather quickly, since they are in production of the 2003's. It may take a while (months) to get a Mach 1 scheduled and actually receive a VIN #.

Check with your dealer to see if they are actually Allocated a Mach 1 from the region. NOT all dealers will receive a Mach 1. Others may get more than 1.

DORA IMAGE - CLICK HERE

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14. 1/4 Mile Times?

Here are some actual Mach 1 owners and there 60ft/1/4 Mile times/Speeds, etc...

12-Second Club
01} JTCOBRA-----(MI) Black- 5spd---1.672, 12.019 @ 113.65 CDEG3JKMWXY
02} brian----------(MI) Blue-- 5spd---1.635, 12.294 @ 110.57 CEG5JKMSXY ____________________________________________
03} cobralsc------(TX) Yellow 5spd---1.979, 13.113 @ 105.31 E
04} 69Mach03----(DE) Gray-- Auto---1.969, 13.125 @ 106.04 J
05} Mach1driver-(CA) Red--- 5spd---1.850, 13.167 @ 104.21 AE
06} Black98GT---(DE) Red--- 5spd---2.062, 13.190 @ 105.57 BO
07} cmylxgo------(MI) Red--- Auto---2.089, 13.201 @ 105.58 ABG3JKM
08} funk-----------(TX) Blue-- 5spd---1.928, 13.216 @ 104.10 ABEJ
09} Blown86GT---(LA) Blue-- 5spd---2.054, 13.243 @ 106.53 E
10} rguy3---------(FL) Red--- 5spd---2.038, 13.262 @ 105.78 *
11} N20D5OH-----(FL) Blue-- 5spd---1.950, 13.264 @ 104.10 *
12} Tomcat427---(TX) Blue-- 5spd---2.095, 13.337 @ 107.02 KG1N
13} CMEmach1---(PA) Blue-- 5spd---2.169, 13.362 @ 106.08 BJO
14} rjw158-------(MI) Red--- 5spd---2.064, 13.43_ @ 105.63 ACDH3INO
15} killer55-------(OK) Red--- 5spd---2.103, 13.528 @ 102.71 *
16} Zate-----------(FL) Gray-- 5spd---2.061, 13.576 @ 104.01 B
17} TX MACH 1---(TX) Blue-- 5spd---2.134, 13.606 @ 101.80 *
18} ITS BACK-----(MO) Red-- 5spd---2.079, 13.628 @ 102.03 BO
19} Brain----------(TX) Gray-- 5spd---2.068, 13.634 @ 102.38 O
20} RossG--------(TX) White- 5spd---2.39_, 13.86_ @ 103.37 *
21} MachMonster(CO) Gray-- 5spd---2.375, 14.710 @ 96.69 *


Magazine/Media Tested
Paul Svinicki--5.0/SF Apr03 (MI) Black- 5spd--- n / a, 11.98_ @ 112.52 ABDFG3H2JKMORSTVWX
Evan Smith--MM/FF Mar03 (NJ) Gray-- 5spd--- 2.07, 13.135 @ 105.51 *
Paul Svinicki--5.0/SF Apr03 (MI) Black- 5spd--- n / a, 13.29_ @ 105.13 O
Jack Keebler----M/T Dec02 (n/a) Red-- 5spd--- n / a, 13.80_ @ 102.5_ *
Tom Wilson--5.0/SF Apr03 (NV) Yellow 5spd--- n / a, 13.82_ @ 101.01 *
Steve Turner-5.0/SF Apr03 (NV) Red-- Auto---- n / a, 14.29_ @ 98.42 *

MODS LEGEND:
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= Factory Stock
A= Air Silencer Removed
B= Filter Only (Like K&N)
C= Power Pipe / Cold Air Kit
D= Weight Reduction (Tire,Jack,Seat,Sway Bar,etc)
E= Drag Radials
F= Slicks
G#= Gears (G7=3.73, G9=3.90, G1=4.10, G3=4.30, G5=4.56)
H#= Headers (H1=Shorties, H2=Mid Length, H3=Long Tubes)
I= X or H pipe with Cats
J= X or H pipe w/out Cats (aka: off road)
K= Exhaust Cat Back
L= Mufflers w/stock pipes
M= Chip
N= Aluminum Driveshaft
O= Shifter
P= Mass Air Flow
Q= Throttle Body
R= Ported Intake/Spacer
S= Underdrive Pulley(s)
T= A/C Bypass Kit
U= Race Fuel
V= 31 Spline Axles
W= Eaton Posi
X= Suspension
Y= Shocks

More Info & latest Stats - Visit the Mach 1 Message Forums - 1/4 Mile Racing Forum - Click Here!

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15. Production Numbers

2003 Production Numbers and color breakdown
Here's the numbers:
V6 Coupe - 59,943
V6 Convertible - 26,500
GT Coupe - 26,238
GT Convertible - 15,518
Centennial Coupe - 717
Centennial Convertible - 1323
Cobra Coupe - 6,600
Cobra Convertible - 4,110

TOTAL - 150,601 Units (including Mach's)

Mach 1 Coupes - 9,652
Break Down Mach 1 by Transmission
Mach 1 with M/T - 7,709
Mach 1 with A/T - 1,943

Mach 1 by Color
Torch Red - 2513
Azure Blue - 2250
Dark Shadow Gray - 1595
Black - 1611
Zinc Yellow - 869
Oxford White - 814

We do NOT know the 2004 Production numbers, as soon as we find out, we will post.

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16. 2003 vs. 2004 Mach 1

(2) New Colors - Competition Orange & Screaming Yellow (old Chrome Yellow!)
04yellowmach

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40th Anniversary Badges.
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Valve Covers & Plug Covers bare aluminum (not painted black like the 2003's)

 
2004 will probably be lower production numbers due to the shorter production year. The DAP (Dearborn Assembly Plant), Home of the Mustang for the past 40 years, will be torn down sometime late April/May 2004. Normal Production run is usually until late July/Aug.
 
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