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2005 Ford Mustang First Drive
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That’s an example of the work done underneath – a new chassis, with a McPherson-strut front suspension and a rear suspension that features a new three-link live axle architecture.
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Inevitably, that conversation will come around to performance. And here’s what you can say -- that the Mustang is a player, that the GT model has a sweet grumble and a growl that pays off into nice acceleration, surprising handling character and a top of the line grunt that’s expected from something that wears the ‘Stang. The power that comes out of the rear-wheel drive GT is impressive, and though it did loosen up a bit when pushed hard around a corner, there is no doubt that the 2005 Ford Mustang GT sticks to the road far better than its predecessor. That’s an example of the work done underneath – a new chassis, with a McPherson-strut front suspension and a rear suspension that features a new three-link live axle architecture. The new Panhard rod gives the rear suspension much better and more precise control of the rear axle – an improvement that’s especially noticeable on hard cornering. The way the car handles is a significant improvement over the previous model, so much so that to compare it to the 2004 Mustang is useless. One of the key elements to its improved performance is the shift of its weight – to about 54-46 front-to-rear, on a body that’s extended six inches. This pushes the wheels farther out, and improves performance.
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