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Originally Posted by Lockjaw
Wow where to start....
Ummmm first off the GT does not get a 6 speed. It's a 5 speed in both auto and manual form. The T-56 will not be showing up in the Mustang. Ford did not use Volvo's platform to do this. This new platform is all in house Ford and is based off the Lincoln LS DEW platform with a three link panhard rear suspension and the solid rear axle.
And you can't compare the CTS-v to the Mustang. The CTS-v is a 50k car the GT is like 26k. That's like comparing a Corvette to a Neon.
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Yup, I was mixing up the press kit with something else in regard to the T-56. I meant to be saying that I recall the transmission being a Tremec unit and is a newer model than the T-56.
No, the platform is not Volvo-- the point was that Volvo engineers designed the crumple zones and passenger cage. Not to say that it wasn't in-house since you obviously know Ford owns Volvo.
Good point about the 3 link-- not even the upcoming cobra will get independent rear suspension, correct?
The CTS-V outperforms the Mustang and costs more... yes. Just remarking that the CTS-V is a formidable sports car and not something I would expect from Cadillac.