AWD on future models
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If the AWD is designed with handling in mind, like the Evo, WRK-STi, Porsche 911 Turbo, GT3 or Aventador, it could do wonders in terms of handling. A mean when a Mitsubishi Lancer with AWD, talking about the Evo here, gets mentioned with super cars because of its handling that tells you what it can do.
The EVO, STi, GT3 (which isn't awd) all handle well because they've had a ton of effor and money into designing a chassis and suspension system that allows them too.
Have you ever driven an all wheel drive car around a proper track? What do they do? They push in to corners and refuse to rotate. You learn how to drive the car around this, just as you learn to drive a rear drive car around loose on exit.
The main difference here? Loose is fast.
Those same cars with the same suspension designs but sans all wheel drive, would likely be quicker around a paved racing surface than the same car with it's all wheel drive in tact.
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**** this got intense real quick. Like I said in my original post, I know it won't ever happen. I wasn't sure if it would benefit at all for the track and after reading everyone's post I can see why it wouldn't help. I agree, the Mustang is a long hood, short ***, big engine kinda car and I know it's gonna stay that way for the most part. I'm hearing Ecoboost I-4 for 2015 as an option? Not my cup of tea but I'm sure there will be plenty of people who jump all over that. Plus, I hear it would have minimum 300HP.
The reason I started this was just to hear people comments and statements about the AWD idea. No real reason I guess. Thanks guys. Keep the comments coming.
The reason I started this was just to hear people comments and statements about the AWD idea. No real reason I guess. Thanks guys. Keep the comments coming.
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I wouldn't want another plow with the motor completely in front of the front wheels. AWD has its place but mustang is not it.
I traded an Audi S4 that was tracked regularly for the mustang, and I couldn't be happier. Finally a car in my hands that actually rotates through a corner instead of plowing through the entry and then whenever I get into the power.
I traded an Audi S4 that was tracked regularly for the mustang, and I couldn't be happier. Finally a car in my hands that actually rotates through a corner instead of plowing through the entry and then whenever I get into the power.
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Anybody read the latest Motor Trend? The Evo beat the Mustang GT and others for the best handling car under $40k. The computer puts extra spin on certain wheels to rotate it through the curves.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
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Originally Posted by Magnamover
Anybody read the latest Motor Trend? The Evo beat the Mustang GT and others for the best handling car under $40k. The computer puts extra spin on certain wheels to rotate it through the curves.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
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The EVO, STi, GT3 (which isn't awd) all handle well because they've had a ton of effor and money into designing a chassis and suspension system that allows them too.
The AWD on these cars are more advanced than what you find on a typical truck. A computer adjust power front to back or side to side or in some cases, like in the Evo, to each wheel individually to help guide the car.
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AWD = awesome
Mustang = awesome
Mustang + AWD = WTF
The Mustang is not supposed to be AWD. It defeats the purpose. Now as others have stated, an AWD turbo 4 Focus would be all that and a bag of chips.
Mustang = awesome
Mustang + AWD = WTF
The Mustang is not supposed to be AWD. It defeats the purpose. Now as others have stated, an AWD turbo 4 Focus would be all that and a bag of chips.
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Anybody read the latest Motor Trend? The Evo beat the Mustang GT and others for the best handling car under $40k. The computer puts extra spin on certain wheels to rotate it through the curves.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
Isn't the Mustang a 4x4 now? That's why I bought the FRPP lowering springs.
They even said that had track times been the benchmark, the mustang was the one to have. It was, if memory serves correct, about a second faster than it's nearest rival around the same track.
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Apparently you didn't read it thoroughly. While they picked the EVO over the mustang, much of that decision was based on the mustangs lack of feel and non-supportive seats.
They even said that had track times been the benchmark, the mustang was the one to have. It was, if memory serves correct, about a second faster than it's nearest rival around the same track.
They even said that had track times been the benchmark, the mustang was the one to have. It was, if memory serves correct, about a second faster than it's nearest rival around the same track.
Yea, I read it. I stand corrected, it was Car and Driver not Motor Trend. Actually the Evo won due to its suspension. I have always admired the Evos performance from a distance being a car guy but it was never for me.
My G35x awd handled just fine at the Glen a couple years ago.
You also may have missed the section that the Evo over drives the outer wheels to rotate the car(to correct your earlier post)
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If the new platform spawns a Lincoln variant, then I could see AWD on that model. Don't expect it to come down to the Mustang. It goes away from its roots, and would give the Lincoln some distinguishing features, which is the direction they want to take the brand in the next 4-7 years.
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although for the driving I do an AWD mustang would be perfect, i also think it would take away from the character of the car. maybe make it too pratical. If was was looking for power and AWD i would have bought a 335 xdrive.
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