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Originally Posted by pwd72s View Post
AND pulls great G's on a skid pad...better than the independently sprung Camaro...read the C&D comparison test in their July issue. Motor trend tested the "track pack" equipped Mustang at .95 G. Dunno how much a M-3 tests out at, but I doubt it's all that much better than the old fashioned solid axle Mustang...

And golly shucks, I'm just back from the garage...wanted to be sure I wasn't seeing things earlier...looked under the ass end of my Bullitt...why, goodness sakes, those are COILS under there.
Really? I never knew they'd changed. Is that something particular to the Bullit?

I'd be happy to admit I'm wrong if need be.

Still leaf springs aren't all that bad but it does partially explain the cost difference between the M3 and a Mustang. Designed by accounting.
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