2011 GT500 Suspension Walkaround

[sik68]

Hey guys, here is a decent article on the suspension of the 2011 Shelby GT500. The fact that it is championing a stick axle makes it a rather close relative to all of our cars. Granted, every Mustang writeup I've read lately pretends that this is the first solid axle car that handles well; and we here at pro-touring.com know for a fact that is just not the case. But it's great to see older technology raising eyebrows... that's what this Mustang is all about, and that's what we're all about.

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/08/2011-ford-shelby-gt500-suspension-walkaround.html

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[06RangerSTX]

I wonder why Ford ever got rid of the IRS off of the Cobra, I thought that was a great idea!! they should still make that rear end an option...

[buickfunnycar.com]

I wonder why Ford ever got rid of the IRS off of the Cobra, I thought that was a great idea!! they should still make that rear end an option...

Simple...their marketing surveys showed only a small fraction of buyers were interested in that more costly option.
Most drag raced their cars and were more than happy with the straight axle.

[Gitter Dun]

Reading this article made me realize how much attention I pay to The newer F body suspension set up's. Absolutely none.

Thanks for bringing it to our attention, you are absolutely right, our cars straight axle set up's are still worthy.

[406 Q-ship]

The only time an IRS will shine above the live axle is when the pavement is rough. On smooth ground the live axle works just fine.

[CHILI442]

I wonder why Ford ever got rid of the IRS off of the Cobra, I thought that was a great idea!!

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