2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Manual w/Handling Package) - POV Review 

V8 and Manual Transmission combo should never go extinct.

As silly as it might be, the sound of a vehicle is such a huge part of the enthusiast experience. That is the biggest thing keeping me from getting excited about electric

By far my favorite review channel. Usually with POV vids I don’t like the driver talking, but your commentary always provides great insight to the car and it’s strengths/weaknesses/quirks. Great vid!

The Mach 1 is definitely the ultimate Mustang below the GTxxx models! Good handling, great sounding V8, good Tremec manual transmission, lots of good things about this car! Topher did a great job capturing this great Mustang!

Not long after watching this a red Mach 1 showed up near my house and bought it. Couldn’t be happier with how its setup from the factory

I have a 2021 Mach1 w/ 6MT and handling pack. This car by far has been the most fun to drive and everyone raves about the exhaust sound. The gearbox is easy to use and one of the best feeling. The front splitter is a big pain to deal with daily as it's about 5.5 inches from the ground. I do 5-10 track days per year so maybe base would have been a better choice for daily drivability.

Very much enjoy watching the car reviewing Master at work. I look forward to every review.

The best review channel so far, I can feel the vibe of a man admiring what he is doing 😄

I think that time will only make our hearts grow fonder of the Mach 1. It is, seemingly in many ways, the last of it's kind. Many people see it as being just another parts bin special, and they're not entirely wrong. I see it as being the best of what Ford has to offer as far as their more traditional Mustang offerings go. The GT350, while traditional in name and concept, practiced some new things for Ford. The Mach 1 is purely traditional. Purely nostalgia. As much as it possibly can be with laws and regulations. And while I'm not always a fan of cars that exist solely for the purpose of making one yearn for yesteryear, when it's done well I absolutely adore it. The Mach 1 nailed it. Brilliant.

You knocked this review out the park my friend. 🤘🏼

let’s goooo topher! mach 1 w/ handling pack bringing the videos that matter!

Great timing! I just posted my SS 1LE vs Mach 1 video. It's safe to say that muscle cars have come a LONG way since the early 2000's.

I have had 2 Mustang S550’s. A 19’ GT PP1 in Shadow Black and a 21’ Mach 1 in FJG(Non Track Pack) Before the 19’ GT I had an 18’ Camaro SS 1LE. All vehicles were the 6 speed. The Camaro def had a tad more punch down low under 3500 RPM than both Stangs and the Camaro was a stiffer ride overall no doubt. The Camaro was a fantastic car but that blind spot is real! I give the advantage to the SS in down low torque, stop light to stop light, and it also hooked up better from a dig as it sat on 285’s in the front and massive 305 sections in the rear. I drive about 40,000 miles a year and put almost 60k on that 18’ Camaro in about 18 months. The SS and both Stangs were all 6 speeds. The advantage goes to both The GT PP1 and the Mach 1 on the Freeway, both for top speed as that delicious Coyote breathes so freely and screams up to 7400 redline, and as a GT cruiser. I have not driven the Track Pack Mach 1 but that sits on Cup 2’s and has massive 300+ section rears so I know it’s capable on the track. See Car and Drivers Lightning Laps. It bested the SS by a significant margin…. I also give the advantage to both Mustangs in the sound dept. The SS sounds great. The Mustangs sound glorious. They have such a unique sound that is race inspired and also soothing when cruising at 85 MPH on the 405 here in So Cal. I give advantage to the SS in the resell dept as it seems to hold its value better than the GT, which is more in line price wise with the SS. It really depends what you are looking for tbh. Overall though, if I had to pick just 1 from the 3 I have personally owned. It would be the Mach 1. Faster than the SS , especially in 3rd gear on up, more comfy than the SS for GT duty and looks so damn good. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion though for sure, to each his own. In my experience, the Mach 1 is the clear winner of the bunch

The fact that this has less hp than last year shows how bad the EPA wants to kill car culture.

That was amazing thanks for taking the time

Great video to start my morning, can’t wait to drive my mustang now

You have become my fav car reviewer

Yes!!! Been waiting for another mustang pov vid 😊 awesome vid Topher!!! 🤙🔥❤️

I am just beginning my Mach 1 journey....cannot wait to see how much fun this is on the road and in the N GA mountains (NC and TN Appalachians as well). Ya Hoo.

Great video - Mach1 sounds amazing ang has a great manual. I also prefer the traditional interior vs the one on the S650 with ipad screens

Sounds fantastic, listened to this with high-end earbuds. Nice demo of this beauty of a Mustang!

Such a well balanced car. you basically have everything. speed, handling, brakes, looks, fun, sound and ein bischen rarität

The sound is perfect and I love the race red.

doesnt matter how advanced auto's are, manual is unmatched in a performance car. the man+machine feel it gives is just a joy even driving to the shops

Good review. The other day my 2021 Mach 1 w/h pack gave me a different perspective of the capabilities of this car. It is fun and goes really fast. It stops even better. Someone pulled out in front of me and by all rights would have/should have been t-boned. With the rubber on the road and brakes on the Mach1 it was very close, but didn't happen.

I like how this is still a drivers cockpit. Not some ai friendly high tech gadget.

Man in your earlier videos, you used to do a ton of sliding out of corners. That was fun to watch I miss that. Still consistent with the quality of the videos though 👌

This car is top on my just-for-fun wish list. Beautiful.

Great review. Looks and sounds great!! I miss driving manual trans cars.

I’m 16 and was fortunate enough to drive one for a day that had long tube header, Cora’s exhaust, and a hot tune. All I have to say is I’m glad I only had a day with it because I would of gotten into a lot of trouble with that car 😂

Make me want to be a high planes drifter, crisscrossing across the country, playing tunes on that exhaust! 👍Topher

Sport sound is amazing

Bro good choice of color and design ❤

right from second 0 you can see the donuts on the ground, you know this video is gonna be awesome

Great review, earned a sub!

These have come a long way since my 14 GT

an incredible car, the dream of being able to drive it

this car, the ss 1le, and ct4v blackwing are my absolute favorite cars right now, all with beautiful tremecs and magride and just absolute budget enthusiast dreams compared to the competition, and still coming new with warranties! wont last much longer

One of the things that usually annoys me with higher hp cars is that they make the gearing too long to be able to have fun on public roads, but this doesn't look too bad at all. Looks like a great all around package, too.

I never really looked at these but they are really nice looking. And they sound great

Great review! I recently got my hands on one too! For a daily, I like it more than the GT350. I hated the tramlining. I feel that this isn't a good value when loaded out, compared to the GT350. They both maxed out around 65k. I agree, I think it sounds the best as well. For me though, A loaded 2SS 1LE would be in my garage. But if money is no issues, Mach 1. And if you love your mechanic, GT350

Now I just want to go out and drive my 2018 GT, and the roads are slick, so I guess I'mma just go sit in it. Thanks.

No sally-boy fruitcake music in the background, or meaningless banter. Just concise play-by-play narration, & that screaming behemoth of a V8. Great video!

17:30 Thanks for doing that. I had heard you can no lift shift but haven’t seen it until now.

this guy’s driving is INSANE im subscribing @11:30 😳😳😳😳

Phenomenal review man. Keep up the good work!

That 1-2-3 around 13:30 had some nice between gear sounds.

Very true on the steering. Coming out of E92 M3s and some 911s with excellent steering feedback, particularly with the Porsche. I have a 2020 Ford Mustang GT with the Ford Performance Track kit installed and the car is amazing as far as handling. Its just the lack of tactile feel, not that there isn't none, its just lacking especially for a car of this caliber. Then again though newer BMWs since the FX cars have the same complaint.

Dayum mustangs are definitely one of the best looking muscle cars

I'd love to have this car, but can't afford it, but I must say I have a 14 Festa ST on a Cobb stage two Tune, short shift kit, 3 inch MBPR exhaust and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport tires, I'm on my 6th set of tires in 9 years 103,000 miles, at 74 years young I love driving on three wheels, so I'd say it's as fun as the Mustang, drive one and you'll see. The Fiesta Flash.

That is a beautiful car especially in Race Red

Can't wait for the new 2024

Man. I freaking want this!

Next on the list 🔥

Makes me want to get a GT before the new ones come out. I imagine the base GT starting price is going to be pretty high

When TheTopher says it's good, I know I made the right decision.

It's too bad even in the new 2024 mustang GT, Ford refuses to let people have the Tremec 6 speed. So, I'm still leaning towards a 2SS 1LE 2016-2018 model. A lot of bang for your buck.

Alpha chassis married to the 1LE calibration is the way to go. 'Manual' ZL1/1LE or SS/1LE for my money!

Lovely motor, what a beast! Also, love your Speedmaster 3861 - Just picked one up myself ;) Hesalite?

This and the camaro 2SS (especially with the ZL1 package) are absoloute bargains! Yeah, interior may not be as nice as its German counterparts but c'mon. A v8, great manual transmissions, great handling and intoxicating sound. Used to hate on them, but after seeing reviews I'm sold. Id for sure buy one, and I'm usually the guy to only own German vehicles.

It just occurred to me that Topher must be walking sideways to perfectly capture those 360 walkarounds.

Music to my ears! 🎵

I have a ‘22 Mach 1 Premium with Elite & Handling Package, rear seat delete, cyber orange & TREMEC of course

From owning a 2019 5.0, love it, love the power plant, I have the 10 speed and it leaves some things to be desired, but otherwise it’s great. I think down low in the revs it lacks some theatrics, base v8 Camaro pops and cracks all thru the rev range, my 5.0 with a nice little exhaust doesn’t really do any theatrics until I rev the absolute piss out of it and let the throttle go going at some high speeds. Also actively looking at how to make the manual shifting on the auto feel better maybe a tune? Any suggestions?

I reset my A10 transmission, its "learning" created an awful 2-1 shunt. Its far better now as its learned my preferred driving.

Man ford has made mustang amazing still.

Thanks I need one in my stable

I sold my 2019 Bullitt last year and I do miss that sound and shifting it manually.

Imagine driving and then u see this crawling right beside u, Honestly I’ll just scream in excitement 😂😂

The meanest Mustang ever

That 3rd to 4th shift at 10:35 is 🤌🏼

I really don't like mustangs but this one looks so nice!

I own a 2019 Bullitt, and the only thing I really like more in the Mach 1 is the transmission. I really wish the Bullitt had the tremec.

5:54 YES just YES

The video is so clear, what camera are you using?

Absolutely beautiful 😍 my word

Perfect

You kitty me love the sound revit up !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Might be the first person I've heard say they aren't a fan of the 10 speed. Surprising

Love the mach 1 but I wish ford would have put a shaker hood on it!!

The manual makes this thing more fun and better than any damn sports car out there.

How comfortable are those seats? I had recaro's in my EVO and did not find them good for me.

Som Muito Perfeito🔥❤‍🔥

It'll be time to drive the mustang dark horse soon >:)

Would you buy this in the 60k range or something different (including used)?

How much must those tires cost to replace though 😅 Looked it up: $545 per tire Oof

The Mach 1 is a really cool car even if it's a parts bin special. I would love to get behind the wheel of one. I've only driven 3 Mach 1s in my life. I had the opportunity to drive a 69 with a 351 Cleveland with a 3 speed manual. There was a 71 in a green color, manual transmission and another 351. The last one was a 2003.

Superb

GREAT CAR

Great video. Could you do the 2023 bmw x6 Competition?

Not doubt going for manual.

Mach1 is my fav the exhaust is so sexy

WOW the price....shit I bought my 69 Red with striping Beauty Rim wheels black interior Mach I right off the lot for $3250 ..yes it was a 351 Winsor Oh but the goodies I put on it never even came close to $60000

What do you prefer more, the Mach 1 or the Cadillac CT4v Blackwing?

iwant this car 😢

I prefer the interior of this over the new one. Much more character.

Not really a fan of the new body style yet. Might wait for one to be imported to my area before I like them. I'm happy with my 13 gt fastback, don't plan on upgrading anytime soon

Debating between getting a new Mach 1 or wait for the new Dark Horse. I think if I get a Mach 1 I'm going to go with the Grabber Blue

They get pretty good gas mileage too. I got 29 mpg in my 2018 6MT PP1 GT on the way back from Vegas to Phoenix. You can fix the clutch feel by removing the assist spring. Steeda makes a replacement spring.

Thanks