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2014 Mustang to have IRS
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<blockquote data-quote="Formula51" data-source="post: 9635300" data-attributes="member: 19833"><p>My buddies Turbo 350z with mild weight reduction weighed in at 3,46X if I remember correctly last time we were at the track. Not sure how much gas, but he did have the added weight of the turbo. I have always thought/seen that the Z cars are not as light as one would think. For that matter, as light as they should be.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>All good points and I don't think they necessarily go hand in hand either. Its just an observation I made. Both the Cobra and Camaro appear to have heavier rear suspensions than the 350z and older M3. It would be cool to find some actual weights of the Z and M3 IRS for a true comparison though. We've got weights for the Cobra and Camaro.</p><p></p><p>I know these cars have handled a lot more torque than they were designed for (so have many cars), I just wonder how much the design would change if the factory was producing the car/rear for the levels of torque the Camaro and Mustang make. Factory acceptance tests are far different than what an owner deems acceptable. Its just a thought.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think that may be the key. Smaller cars will make it easier to save weight and boost performance and fuel economy without significant increases in power. I tend to think the Mustang is a good size, but could shave the rear overhang some. The Camaro and Challenger both need to get smaller in my mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Formula51, post: 9635300, member: 19833"] My buddies Turbo 350z with mild weight reduction weighed in at 3,46X if I remember correctly last time we were at the track. Not sure how much gas, but he did have the added weight of the turbo. I have always thought/seen that the Z cars are not as light as one would think. For that matter, as light as they should be. All good points and I don't think they necessarily go hand in hand either. Its just an observation I made. Both the Cobra and Camaro appear to have heavier rear suspensions than the 350z and older M3. It would be cool to find some actual weights of the Z and M3 IRS for a true comparison though. We've got weights for the Cobra and Camaro. I know these cars have handled a lot more torque than they were designed for (so have many cars), I just wonder how much the design would change if the factory was producing the car/rear for the levels of torque the Camaro and Mustang make. Factory acceptance tests are far different than what an owner deems acceptable. Its just a thought. I think that may be the key. Smaller cars will make it easier to save weight and boost performance and fuel economy without significant increases in power. I tend to think the Mustang is a good size, but could shave the rear overhang some. The Camaro and Challenger both need to get smaller in my mind. [/QUOTE]
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