Yea, and the 03 cobra had an independent rear suspension too...
You have to remember that it's a cobra and should be compared to other cobras... so without further ado.. the closest living sibling's numbers.. the 2010 gt500 shelby cobra

Displacement: 330 cu in, 5411cc
Power (SAE net): 540 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 510 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 188.2 in Width: 73.9 in Height: 54.5 in
Curb weight: 3917 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 113 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 182 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 14/22 mpg


...and it still has a live rear axle!

So sad...

 

True, but I just thought it was interesting that THIS Mustang pushing only 315 hp is pretty much running neck and neck with a Cobra @ 390hp SC.

 

^Thats what I was thinking.....I personally think the camaro should have been number one...I mean the only the thing the mustang beat the camaro on was the skidpad.....it was even more expensive so wtf with their decision.

 

Color me surprised. I'm with you on that.. Although I love Mustangs, that Camaro sure puts up some nice numbers!