Product specifications

MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
• MacPhersonstrutfrontsuspensionusesfriction-
reducing geometry for precise handling, incredible
responsiveness and a smooth, comfortable ride
• Bymountingthespringsinacoil-over-shock
configuration on the strut, the shock absorbers damp
forces in the same direction as the spring, for low
friction and precise shock valve tuning
• High-strengthsteelcombinedwithcoil-over-shock
design allows the use of lightweight springs
• Advancedtechnologiesincludeamanufacturing
technique that produces reverse-L steel lower control
arms weighing less than some comparable cast
aluminum designs
• TheL-shapedlowercontrolarmoffersanumber
of advantages over classic A-arm or wishbone
suspension components
– System uses a firm hydraulic bushing to control
lateral (side-to-side) motion for quick steering
response. Lateral motion travels through the
shorter, lower leg of the L-arm where it connects
to the chassis
– Softer, more compliant hydraulic bushing is used
to control longitudinal (front and back) motion
and help dampen road shocks. Longitudinal
movements travel through the longer, rear leg of
the L-arm
• Frontstabilizerbarwithoutboardmountinghelps
reduce roll, increase stiffness and improve steering
responsiveness
• GTmodelsincludealarger34.6mm(versus33.2mm
on V6) front stabilizer bar to further help reduce
body roll during hard-cornering maneuvers
• Higherspringratesandshockvalvingtuned
specifically for GT help to provide responsive
handling characteristics
• Whenequippedwith19"wheels,Mustangaddsa
strut tower brace that helps keep the steering taut
while increasing responsiveness
NOTE: See page 20 for Boss 302-specific
chassis features.
3-link Rear Suspension with Panhard Rod
• Rearsuspensiondesignoffersprecisecontrolofthe
rear axle to reduce lateral skate on uneven surfaces
such as railroad tracks
• Centraluppercontrolarmfastenedtotheupperfront
end of the differential provides more leverage against
axle windup for smooth, consistent launches
• Trailingarmslocatedneareachendoftheaxleare
designed to help eliminate axle windup
• Tubularpanhardrodconnectstotheaxleatoneend
and the body at the other
– Stabilizes the axle side-to-side as the wheels move
through jounce and rebound
– Firmly controls the axle during hard cornering
– Allowed designers to have tight tire-to-fender gaps
and lower overall body
• Shockabsorbersmountedoutsidetherearstructural
rails, located near the wheels:
– Reduce the axle’s lever effect
– Allow more precise, slightly softer shock valve tuning
– Provide a smooth, comfortable ride with no loss of
road feel or feedback
• Rearstabilizerbarusesabody-mountedswinglink
design that reduces unsprung weight for improved
ride and handling
• Rearaxlejouncebumpersuseaseparate,
microcellular urethane design allowing advanced
shock tuning for a better ride
• GTmodelsincludea24mmrearstabilizerbartohelp
reduce body roll during aggressive cornering
Mustang
Performance/Handling
15
January 2012
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Mustang
2013
Chassis
Mustang Stabilizer Bar Diameters
V6
Front/Rear (mm)
GT
Front/Rear (mm)
Boss 302
Front/Rear (mm)
Coupe 33.2/22.0 34.6/24.0 34.6/25.0
(1)
Convertible 33.2/22.0 33.2/22.0 —
V6 Performance Package 34.6/24.0 — —
Brembo
TM
Brake Package (Coupe) — 34.6/24.0 —
Brembo Brake Package (Convertible) — 33.2/22.0 —
(1) 26.0mm rear stabilizer bar included with Laguna Seca Package.