Autoblog GT review is up
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.... As far as the never ending live rear end vs. independent suspension argument goes, we're saying the following: The 2011 Ford Mustang GT sports the very best solid rear axle in the world. We'd rather have the best solid axle than a mediocre multi-point rear. Hint, hint, Chevy. 'Nuff said.
.....Speed, handling, soundtrack, brakes, interior (the GT is actually creeping into Audi levels of interior sophistication – look at those seats!), fit and finish – you name it, the Mustang's the superior sports car.
Speaking of Audi, the 5.0 makes the 354-hp S5 look like an overpriced slowpoke. We've driven both cars in anger and the 2011 Mustang GT is not only faster, but is actually rear-wheel drive, not a FWD platform fitted with Quattro all-wheel drive. Want us to go even further? We'd prefer the Mustang GT to a BMW 650i. Sure, the BMW has dash leather and... iDrive. But (again), the GT makes more power (the 650i manages 360 hp), handles better and is quieter unless you're really belting the throttle. Also, Sync's a whole lot better than iDrive, even the much improved new iDrive. Not only that, but the GT's new 5.0-liter V8 engine is in another league than (previous) competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8. Getting the point? In 2011, the Mustang GT is the car to beat. Welcome back, 5.0.
.....Speed, handling, soundtrack, brakes, interior (the GT is actually creeping into Audi levels of interior sophistication – look at those seats!), fit and finish – you name it, the Mustang's the superior sports car.
Speaking of Audi, the 5.0 makes the 354-hp S5 look like an overpriced slowpoke. We've driven both cars in anger and the 2011 Mustang GT is not only faster, but is actually rear-wheel drive, not a FWD platform fitted with Quattro all-wheel drive. Want us to go even further? We'd prefer the Mustang GT to a BMW 650i. Sure, the BMW has dash leather and... iDrive. But (again), the GT makes more power (the 650i manages 360 hp), handles better and is quieter unless you're really belting the throttle. Also, Sync's a whole lot better than iDrive, even the much improved new iDrive. Not only that, but the GT's new 5.0-liter V8 engine is in another league than (previous) competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8. Getting the point? In 2011, the Mustang GT is the car to beat. Welcome back, 5.0.
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Wow, these reviews are even more amazing than I expected!
I can't believe I am out of the country for a year and won't be able to see one until I'm back. It's gonna be torture!
Can't wait for the actual numbers. They both sound like beasts!
I can't believe I am out of the country for a year and won't be able to see one until I'm back. It's gonna be torture!
Can't wait for the actual numbers. They both sound like beasts!
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As far as the never ending live rear end vs. independent suspension argument goes, we're saying the following: The 2011 Ford Mustang GT sports the very best solid rear axle in the world. We'd rather have the best solid axle than a mediocre multi-point rear. Hint, hint, Chevy. 'Nuff said.
I always figured the Stang had the capability to go head-to-head with all comers, from anywhere, if Ford really put their minds and efforts to it, which now apparently they have to great effect. They seem to finally get what the European makers have understood for so long but has usual gone above the heads of Detroit engineers, it's not just about how fast a car goes - Detroit has usually done this part well - but how well a car goes fast (or not so fast) and Detroit has usually been rather ham-handed here.
I would say the Mustang handles so well despite the SRA, not because of it. I think its excellent handling is more a testament to sweating the details in shock/spring/bushing calibrations and the weighting and balance of its controls, which the Ford boys really seem to be doing these days. All that and hundreds of pounds of less fat really carry the day here over the fat and soft Camaro. The Camaro would only be that much worse with a live axle to boot.
Of course, the Bow Tie boys are not going to take this lying down and guaranteed, there will be a firmed up and toned Camaro for '11, though there's not much they can do about the fat until the next chassis redesign.
Then of course, Ford could finally release the IRS for the coup de grace in '12.
I would say the Mustang handles so well despite the SRA, not because of it. I think its excellent handling is more a testament to sweating the details in shock/spring/bushing calibrations and the weighting and balance of its controls, which the Ford boys really seem to be doing these days. All that and hundreds of pounds of less fat really carry the day here over the fat and soft Camaro. The Camaro would only be that much worse with a live axle to boot.
Of course, the Bow Tie boys are not going to take this lying down and guaranteed, there will be a firmed up and toned Camaro for '11, though there's not much they can do about the fat until the next chassis redesign.
Then of course, Ford could finally release the IRS for the coup de grace in '12.
Last edited by rhumb; Mar 29, 2010 at 04:22 PM.
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