[DryStout]

I thought this was an intriguing quote from the following link. See below.

http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/Car.php?carnumber=624


[Working on a clean sheet of paper, Mustang’s engineering team could have selected any type of setup at the rear, including an independent suspension. So why choose a solid rear axle? The answer lies in Mustang’s position as America’s muscle car.

"We talked to a lot of Mustang owners and racers when we were developing this program," says Thai-Tang. "They are a very passionate group, and a lot of them told us – very strongly – that the all-new Mustang must have a solid rear axle because of its combination of performance and modification flexibility." ]

Who would have thought a solid rear would be chosen over an IRS.

[Lucas Black]

just a thought: but i've never seen a car whose exhaust tips are secured to the body like this car. wouldn't, under stress, like when driving the car hard, that the exhaust would need some room for flex or movement? so...does the overall car setup allow no flex? or is the flex absorbed somewhere else...? or am i just rambling about minute details that really don't matter.....