25THRSS

If the concept pics are for real, why does the 5th gen have to have IRS. Couldn't a solid axle be an option? I only wanted dual exhaust, which I see it has , and a decent sold axle rear end. Please GM, give us a solid axle, atleast as an option, please!

DCR

I think it's pretty unlikely considering that GM plans to make profit from this car and offering two totally different axle setups would seriously hamper that profitability. Can you think of any other car that offers both live and IRS?

stars1010

do a search this has been heavily discussed and debated over the past year

25THRSS

The previous generation mustang. Ford has gone the solid axle route with the new stang, and I doubt the cobra will have IRS either. GM needs to step up to the plate with a stout sold axle rear for the 5th gen.

Joe K. 96 Zeee!!

Future Vehicle Forum...search "IRS" Lots of discussions there over the past 4 years at least.

blackrat

iirc there were a lot of people with cobras that ditched their irs for the regular gt solid axle setup

90 Z28SS

Its just a sign of the times . I dont want a IRS either , but I realize theres no way were gonna get a solid axle . Seeing from heavily modded GTO's , there is 9" center section for that rear end , and BMR is running 9 second ET's with their GTO so equipped From what I can understand , the new mustang is IRS capable . And if you think theres gonna be a Camaro and Charger with a IRS with a solid axle mustang , I would think not . By the time the Camaro comes out , I would bet the Mustang has IRS across the board .

HAZ-Matt

IRS is superior for what 95+% of the market will be using the car for, ie driving on public roads.

25THRSS

And it is far inferior to what those 95% will be doing when they get done, drag racing.

Ed 2001 SS

I disagree. The VAST majority of the cars will be used on the streets. I suspect the aftermarket will fill a need for a solid axle if the market demands it. The driving refinement that an IRS will provide will do worlds of good for this car.

Z28Wilson

What percentage of Mustang buyers go drag racing every weekend? How about once a season? How about ever?

RussStang

I am glad to see an IRS. I want a car that will handle well, even when the roads get alittle uneven. I have kicked the tail out on my car more than enough times on a slighty curving onramp when I hit a mild bump.

NightWindDriftr

Strongly agree with this.

Doug Harden

....checks calendar...yup it's almost 2006...no it's not 1906, it's really almost 2006........really.

My 1926 Model T Rat Rod originally came with a solid axle....I'd like something a little more current tech, thanks.

91Z-28

I don't recall Camaros of the past having difficulty with handling without IRS.