Totally agree. Ford wants to position the Mustang for the global market and switching to IRS is critical.

This is what I was waiting for, and the new WRX. I wanted to trade my 8 in next year but it gave me too many problems and I couldn't wait so I got the Regal GS. If I had waited a few weeks and saw this mustang I would've made my car last until next year. This new stang is very nice. Finally, I would buy one.
Ford really is touting the handling of this new mustang saying it's going to surprise a lot of people. I think they've finally made it into a proper sports car/coupe and not just a muscle car. It even looks good right out of the box without all the extras. I would want it with the turbo 4. That's going to be very popular. I can see boosted/tuned versions at 340-350 hp easily. The base 6 is ok. Ford is talking about putting the SHO turbo six in it. I would do that and make that the GT with around 390-400 hp if that would get better mileage than the 8. It would definitely be just as faster or faster even with less power than the current v8. I would push the v8 to close to 500 hp, then supercharge it for more powerful variants. Again, my interests would be in the turbo 4 and /or turbo 6. If I was Ford I would look at a 4 door version as well with the same powertrains to compete with Charger/SS.

The turbo 6 could be the sweet spot and it is the version I'd be most interested in. I love the sound of the Ford V8 though.

Surprised no one seems to consider swapping the Ford V8 over the LS series into the 8.

because chevy crap is cheaper and easier to work on and get power out of. this is why most hot rods (including fords which makes me sick) are 350 powered with a shitty auto trans

I have, the Coyote is one of my favs. Modern tech and no pushrods. But it is a tall engine so it would likely need a dry sump setup to work in the 8.

I read a rumor that there is going to be a button installed, that when pushed, will allow the car to do the perfect burnout. It would be computer controlled just like stability control.
(No, I'm not trying to be funny or sarcastic.)

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...ntrol-feature/
http://www.fordmods.com/post1410402.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/cars/2...2ab_story.html

This car is really growing on me. Nice photochop.

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Ford kept SRA for a single reason: Cost. Bottom line. They were able to cut cost from vehicle launches by keeping the old setup in place. And heck, they've had a tough enough time keeping them from twisting, I can't imagine the warranty calms that would have resulted from a new-fangled IRS setup as they entered this current horsepower race with Camaro.

^What? IRS is supposed to come standard with the new Mustang.

Yes, IRS is now standard.

Sorry I wasn't very clear. I was referring to the past 15-20 years, where every comparable vehicle came with IRS but the Mustang did not. Ford kept using the part bin tried and true SRA in order to reduce the development and tooling cost, and thereby keeping the Mustang priced lower and margins higher.

That strategy worked for a while, but really? 2014 and you're still using the same technology found in the Crown Victoria in your "halo car?" Really? The freakin' F-150 went to full IRS about a decade ago!

I am glad people woke up and sales dropped off. That is the best way to drive change at Ford!

The F150 does not have IRS.

Sorry meant to say explorer. Dang cold kicking my ass...

Guys I know in the engine development programs says they have been playing with a twin-turbo direct injection V-6 for well over a year. Ford likes to keep the line interesting with new stuff 18 months or so after the initial launch, so I'd bet it's part of a 2017 option... reintroduced Mach 1 maybe?

The Chevy LS series has got to be the most versatile engine out there. Dumb easy power... cheap... bullet proof.... tons of aftermarket support.

And because it's light and compact, the Frankenstein dudes put them in anything. I know of an LS locally in RX-7s (both FC and FC), a Miata, Dodge/Mitsubishi Conquest.... and the most interesting one, a 2001 Porsche 911. So light that the handling stayed intact and an easy power increase.

I plan to test drive all engine versions when they hit the showroom. At the moment, I'm particularly interested in the potent turbo 4-banger.