In spite of the enormous amount of borrowing from yester-year, the new Mustang retains a clean and distinctly modern
look. The body is adorn with only a minimal helping of badging, scoops, louvers, et cetera. The FOX platform that
has existed for more than twenty years has been replaced by the DEW98. You may notice the same shortened gap between
the front wheels and the front bumper in the Lincoln LS; which shares a similar platform. Overall, the mustang sports
a longer overall wheelbase than its predecessor (107.1 inches). The new platform should be much more rigid while
maintaining a similar overall curb weight.
In order to ensure that the new Mustang remains in the realm of its main fan base, Ford has decided to forgo the
use of an independent rear axle; a move that's sure to help certain automotive journalists reinforce their
continued prejudice against domestic brands [My opinion of course]. At least do-it-yourselfers will able to have
their own choice of gears installed without breaking the bank. Regardless, the 8.8 in. 3.31:1 live-axle has
been revised from the old four-link rear to a setup featuring two lower trailing arms, a single upper link, and
a Panhard rod for side-to-side stiffness. Up front, a new coil-over strut design should provide a much tighter,
comfortable ride with less noise.
