[pwd72s]

Sure it's a V-8. The V-6 doesn't make a "fantastic sound".

I'd sure be giving it new tires ASAP. Otherwise, drive and enjoy.

Is it faster than a well set up 944?

(edit) Below is from the Motor Trend review of the 2003 Mach 1:

At the test track, it proved clear that this reborn Mach 1 is far more than period graphics, ’60s/’70s-style Magnum 500 wheels, “shaker” hood scoop, and semi-gloss-black deck spoiler. Our five-speed-equipped Mach 1 shot to 60 mph in 5.3 sec and cleared the quarter mile in 13.8 sec at 102.5 mph. That’s all over the 5.2 to 60 and 13.5 at 107.3 posted by the last Camaro SS we tested–which cost a good five grand more. If you feel you need a bigger Mustang hammer, the $34,750 SVT Cobra gets to 60 in just 4.7 sec and does the quarter in 12.8 at 113.2 mph. How fast did you say you wanted to spend?