Ringbrothers unveils devilishly cool 800 hp 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 called Kingpin – Jalopnik

The car wizards at Ringbrothers are best known for their uncanny ability to tastefully customize and reinvent classic muscle cars with otherworldly power and exceptional craftsmanship. From the striking 805-hp carbon fiber widebody 1971 Aston Martin DBS unveiled earlier this year to their iconic Tiki Pizzeria Bomber Winnebago, the Wisconsin-based company knows how to produce some show-stoppers. Ringbrothers unveiled its latest showstopper at SEMA, and it’s unlike any other 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 you’ve probably seen, with an 800-hp supercharged Coyote V8, a six-speed manual transmission, and a custom Roadster Shop Stage III chassis, not to mention its devilishly cool styling and name: Kingpin.

True to Ringbrothers form, Kingpin is an incredibly comprehensive build. It has a Roadster Shop independent rear suspension, massive staggered 295/35 R19 and 345/30 R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo disc brakes, and an updated interior with a Vintage Air climate control system and custom gauges from Dakota Digital.

Sending more than 800 horsepower to the rear wheels of a 56-year-old Mustang sounds reckless, but Ringbrothers thinks about the driving experience of its customs as much as their aesthetics. The team even went so far as to convert the Roadster Shop Fast Track Stage III chassis back to a unibody, widening the chassis by 2 inches at the front and 1.5 inches at the rear, and lengthening the wheelbase by 1.5 inches. They even designed a custom roll cage to increase the rigidity and safety of the platform. These improvements, combined with the independent suspension upgrade, brake upgrade and thick, sticky rubber, should make this a pleasure to drive.

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Kingpin’s handcrafted body is painted in a custom color of Bootleg Black from BASF, and the upholstery is a custom color that pays tribute to Ford’s Grabber Green, called Grab Her Green. I’m not too sure about the color name, but it’s a good color anyway. The sinister vibe continues with a custom carbon fiber body kit that includes a rear diffuser, lowered rear quarter panels and rear fascia, and a custom carbon fiber hood, grille surround, lower front fascia and interior trim.