2005 Ford Mustang Preview Update

Not all rear axles are created equal, though, Thai-Thang said. The new rear suspension has a three-link architecture with a lightweight Panhard rod that stabilizes the rear axle side-to-side as the wheels move

A new four-channel antilock braking system is available for the Mustang, offering even better braking control. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

through jounce and rebound, or controls the axle during hard cornering, he said. The shocks are located on the outside of the rear structural rails, near the wheels, reducing the lever effect of a solid rear axle. The standard four-wheel disc brakes have some of the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a Mustang, providing improved stopping power. A new four-channel antilock braking system is available for even better braking control.

Ford Upgrades Interior

With a bigger exterior, the driver and three passengers benefit too. The 2005 model offers the driver 13 mm (0.5 inches) more headroom and 46 mm (1.8 inches) more

The 2005 Mustange offers the driver 13 mm more headroom and 46 mm more shoulder room. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

shoulder room, while rear passengers get an added 28 mm (1.1 inches) of legroom and 30 mm (1.2 inches) more shoulder room. "The tallest drivers in our customer base have not been fully happy with previous Mustangs," said Keith Knudsen, package supervisor. "We've addressed that in this all-new car, while maintaining the 'cockpit feel' essential to a driver's car."

"But we wanted to improve comfort for passengers, too. The extra cabin space makes a world of difference on long drives."