2005 winter traction test

Just a pic I got off a Ford Employee web site. Describing all the winter testing
the 2005 has gone through.
I don't this the link will work, but I'll try. If not, I'll copy the article.
Richard

http://employees.ford.com/article_d...68&top=1&level=3&CFID=321199&CFTOKEN=81183501

Ford engineers test the new 2005 Mustang in snow and ice at Dearborn Proving Grounds.
The extreme winter weather gripping most of North America is great news for Team Mustang engineers. Some 100 prototypes of the all-new 2005 Mustang have so far endured more than 20,000 test days and logged over 1 million miles of cold weather testing.

"We have been testing about 100 Mustang prototypes in snow and ice from Michigan to Sweden," says Mark Rushbrook, Mustang’s vehicle dynamics supervisor. "It is not easy because the car has to be safe above all, but you can’t lose the fun element for our die-hard Mustang fans."

The 2005 Mustang provides improved capability in both snow and ice with standard all-season tires and available all-speed traction control and anti-lock brakes.

Both systems help the driver when traction is at a premium. The four-channel anti-lock brake system helps prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking so that the driver can steer and brake simultaneously. When accelerating on slippery surfaces, the all-speed traction control system can transfer torque across the rear axle and reduce power, if necessary, to help the driver maintain control.