SO, mustangs to finally have independent rear suspension!

[19COBRA93]

It has already been documented that the 5.8/SC will not fit in the narrower body style.

Actually, according to SVT, they said it does fit, and the possibility of a 5.8L in an upcoming model is not out of the question. And, the body is actually wider than the '14.

 

[Prancing Pony]

Where there is a will, there is a way.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Actually, according to SVT, they said it does fit, and the possibility of a 5.8L in an upcoming model is not out of the question. And, the body is actually wider than the '14.

Huh....I read somewhere that the 5.8 was not an option but appears they were wrong, I stand corrected.

 

[TimMcc]

Okay, so how many people are happy with the change? I heard that the new mustang is going to have independent rear suspension. No more solid axle! Thoughts? Screams? Celebrations?

 

[Sharad]

We'll make the IRS work on the drag strip, and I'm sure the car will handle better than the previous models. I think it's a positive change.

 

[johnnyv8]

What kind of details are there on this "live axle' option? Is it just going to be like a $90,000 Cobra Jet basically?

 

[GallopingFord]

What kind of details are there on this "live axle' option? Is it just going to be like a $90,000 Cobra Jet basically?

It is going to be a body-in-white program, so you will be able to get a shell with a 9" rear. Basically it is just for racing, but it sounds much more basic to start with compared to the fully loaded CJ.

 

[Prancing Pony]

I am ready for the IRS. It will be fun to see who in the aftermarket starts producing components to make the IRS stand up to supercharged 5.0 Coyote engines. Always interested in new bolt on products.

 

[19COBRA93]

Huh....I read somewhere that the 5.8 was not an option but appears they were wrong, I stand corrected.

The official word is it's currently not an option. However, one of the guys at Ford Racing confirmed the 5.8L does fit. He didn't elaborate, so that could mean a lot of things really. I think it's too big and too heavy, but if the twin turbo whatever they're developing isn't ready, I wouldn't be surprised to see them shoe-horn it in for a model year in a limited production type option (like a Boss 351).