I'd argue that you would get more contact with the road, Lengnert. With a multilink, double wishbone, and even Ford's Control Blade that will be on the next Mustang, keep the contact patch fairly flat through the travel arc. With a short arm, long arm setup you get two different travel arcs...
Any M3 prior to the E92, yes. The only way I would take a M3 over the current Mustang is if it was the CSL. The Mustang is a great performance bargain, without a doubt. I would be extremely happy with a Boss 302 LS if given the choice. I wouldn't really shop a Mustang against the M3.
Lengnert, I looked up the De Dion design. I can't say any advantages come to mind other than keeping the weight centrally located and you would have very little unsprung weight keeping the car as nimble as possible, however it could take up some trunk space and even the spot for the fuel tank...
I don't think lengnert meant a twin turbo 4-cyl. I think he meant a twin turbo V6. I'm all for a turbo 4-cyl as the entry level model. A naturally aspirated V8 needs to be the higher model but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Ecoboost V6 in there and the V8 getting the top trim. I think...
That is interesting, its no long the H-Pipe or X-Pipe, I wonder if they just combat back pressure at the headers instead. Anyone know anything about this?
I like those razorback wheels. I don't think I've seen those ever and it looks good on the 'Stang. Its good to see some different wheels on the Mustang.