CCTking

+1

They couldve had a regular coyote motor but beefed up transmission as well as testing flow of exhaust through the pipes and how well the all new susension set-up was working.

bob

While I don't think there is one under there, maybe HEaton has made the switch to helical cut gears if there is one.


My Whipple features helical gears and sadly it doesn't make much noise. Great for a sleeper but not so much when you love that sweet blower whine.



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conv_stang

Come on don't rain on my parade still holding out for high revving n/a and Cobra

kcoTiger

The S197 will hold 285-wide fronts (barely) and I have the 315 888's on the back flush with the fender. I'm guessing the excitement is that this appears to come with the wheels and tires from the dealership instead of the aftermarket shop.

laserred38

Part if it is the much wider track in the rear and wider haunches, exaggerating the look.

kcoTiger

It does have a wider wheel base, I believe.

ford20

From what I have heard of the S550 is that there is 16" of room in the rear wheel wells which should leave some room for some pretty meaty tires out back.

laserred38

No need for mini tubs sheesh!

xlover

Just fitting the rubber in there isn't as important as the suspension geometry being able to take advantage of it. That's where the new platform will really be able to shine.

typesredline

+100

kcoTiger

Pretty sure the IRS will do that by itself.

UOP Shadow

Yeah but how many Terminator owners slapped 305s on their cars only to snap an axle? Hopefully this new IRS is as good as they say it is!

typesredline

That was because the IRS was "tossed" into the body designed for solid axle. With the 2015 mustang being built with IRS from the ground up, this issue shouldn't happen.

bob

Provided the individual components are up to the task. Hopefully Ford in addition to controlling axle hop had an eye on what happens when tires don't spin and the rear end has to cope with all that twisting force.

Twin Turbo

New video footage of one of the latest prototypes....

laserred38

Definitely a Coyote based engine. Sounds deep and loud!

eric n

It does sound baratone as heck. Nice sounding engine.

typesredline

After what they did with the focus and fiesta st, I have a lot of faith that their current suspension guys know their stuff. Fingers crossed.

SynisterGT

Interesting vid. It sounds pretty loud for a "stock" Mustang. We need more videos.

Klink500

So, will this be an SVT vehicle or a special edition more along the lines of the boss302?