Precisely a week before the official opening of the performance upgrade order book, Ford is taking a closer look at the ultra rad wheels that come with the Mustang Mach 1 handling package. Measuring 19 inches in diameter, these wild looks were apparently inspired by lattice bridges, safety cages and bird nests, as well as the wheels found in the company’s electric Mach-E GT prototype.
Made of cast aluminum, the layered construction here is often seen on the wheels of non-produced demonstration cars, but Ford somehow made it work on a machine intended not only for real roads, but also for the track. Measuring an inch wider while weighing, on average, two pounds lighter than normal Mach 1 wheels (the front wheels are 1.77 pounds lighter; the rear wheels are 2.21 pounds less heavy), the automaker says these wheels Handling Packs are structurally solid enough to withstand tough turns on the track. Of course, they also ride on tires suitable for the track, with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s (305 front sections, 315 at the rear) acting as the rubber that meets the road.
Can’t swing a Mach 1 right now, but still like the look? Don’t worry because designer Mark Kaski, who is very proud of these wheels, says they “will influence the design of the Mustang wheels going forward”.
In addition to the stylish shoes, the Handling Pack also includes adjustable adjustable upper mounts, revised chassis adjustment, as well as a rear spoiler with Gurney flap and front divider that contribute 150 percent more downforce than a Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 1 The package can be obtained with the Mach 1 six-speed Tremec manual taken from the Shelby GT350 or with the optional 10-speed car.
Adding an additional $ 3,500 (worth it just for the wheels, to be honest) to the $ 67,300 starting price for Mach 1, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Handling Package will be available for order on January 4 with the real car arriving at dealerships in the spring.
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