[Chadicus]

Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium

That does hurt, most likely they had one without MagneRide. Or, based on the measly 12.9 1/4 mile and these other issues, something else could have been wrong with this car that they weren't aware of. Thus, I counter your quote with a Road and Track quote on the Bullitt:

"The optional Magnetic Ride suspension is, in my opinion, a must. I thought it was standard until I arrived at dinner and some of the other journalists started complaining about the car’s handling. “Bouncy rear end,” was thrown around a lot, alongside grumblings of poor body control and live axle-like behavior. I thought I had lost my touch, or my mind, as the body control was excellent in the cars I drove. I even spent about 20 minutes gushing about how well the car was handling the uneven canyon terrain around the Nocasio Reservoir. Turns out I had Mag Ride, and they didn’t. For track work, in all but the hottest conditions, Magnetic Ride and Ford Racing Sport Springs will be a winning combination, whereas the stock springs are great if you regularly drive on bumpy or uneven roads."

My car is a 2018 GT*, as you all have started calling it. It is a GT Premium, PP1, A10, and has MagneRide (and the safe/smart package but that's not performance related but was a selling point). So this is what I know. A pretty well handling car on the street, with very good acceleration, that looks darn good IMO. I didn't drive one without MagneRide so I can't compare otherwise.

The Bullitt they tested was 51xxx. That is the MSRP of the Bullitt with both its options the electronic package and MRC.

I have driven the Mustang with MRC and without. My SS has MRC as well. Even with MRC the Mustang does not handle being driven hard well at all in my opinion. On the street my non MRC Mustang was ok. On track it sucked. Compared to my Camaro it was horrible. The damping I don't think is the problem. The chassis flexes and shakes and while I didn't notice it before I owned my Camaro I definitely notice it now when I drive a Mustang.