Ford is bringing the brawny Mach 1 edition of its Mustang muscle car to the European market for the first time.
It's said to be the "best-handling Mustang ever to reach Europe" - not that difficult, cynics might say - and certainly looks the part, with various tweaks to the bodywork as well as upgrades to the engine and mechanical underpinnings.
Under the bonnet, the Mustang's V8 engine has been massaged to give 454bhp and 390lb ft of torque.
An open air induction system, intake manifold and 87mm throttle bodies from the Mustang Shelby GT350 have helped with this.
There are two gearbox options - a 10-speed automatic or a six-speed manual with rev-matching tech and a twin-disc clutch to better manage high-RPM gear changes.
Aerodynamic upgrades include a new front splitter, side grilles, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. These produce 22 per cent more downforce than the standard Mustang GT, apparently.
There's also 'MagneRide' adjustable suspension, stiffer front springs and anti-roll bars, while the 19-inch alloy wheels are wrapped with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
Matthias Tonn, Mustang Mach 1 chief programme engineer for Europe, said: "The original Mach 1 delivered the ultimate in production Mustang performance and proved itself with success in motorsport.
"The new Mach 1 is the most capable Mustang ever to reach Europe, with track-ready ability and a unique style that is more than worthy of wearing such a legendary badge."
