If you drive a Mustang, chances are when you think suspension components, you think of Eibach. One of the major players in worldwide suspension parts, Eibach is a tier one parts supplier to Ford and Ford Racing, and tens of thousands of Mustang fans across the world run Eibach springs, coil-overs, and other components on their modern or classic pony cars. We were lucky enough to get a chance to take their 2011 Mustang GT for a spin, but before we get into driving impressions, first let’s tell you about this badass Mustang.

Since this is Eibach we’re talking about, you better believe that this Mustang is equipped with some of the best suspension components available for the market. This particular car showcases Eibach’s Multi-Pro-R2 ultra-high performance double adjustable coil-overs with remote reservoirs. These coil-overs allow for easy ride height adjustability of up to 2.7 inches and they can be tuned using a wide variety of Eibach springs, from comfort to curve-shredding tight turning. With between 7 and 10 rebound and compression adjustments, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Also on board are anti-roll-kit sway bars and a Pro-alignment Panhard bar, and all of these Eibach parts can be installed in two to three hours. Not bad for a major ride improvement, as we’ll get into later. But what Mustang worth its GT badge would be complete without a few other performance improvements and power adders? In this case, it’s a ROUSHcharger supercharger atop the 5.0 liter V8 engine, which gives the mighty five-oh 525 horsepower and 465 ft-lbs of torque at the wheels. The supercharger system comes complete with a Twin 60mm throttle body, low restriction ROUSH induction system, refined PCM calibration, and a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty. ROUSH also contributed the body kit, including the front fascia with foglamps, the front splitter, rear spoiler, and other bits of bodywork that help this particular Mustang stand out from the crowd.

Just as important as going fast, though, is coming to a quick-yet-controlled stop. That’s where the upgraded Brembo brakes come in. The Brembo brake package is available over the counter from Ford, and these six-piston calipers can bring the Mustang to a stop much faster than the stock braking system. Putting all that power to the ground also requires some top notch rubber, which was provided by BF Goodrich g-Force tires with big meaty 285 mm tires out back and grab on the drag strip as well as in the corner.

The handsome 20-inch modular 3-piece chrome wheels came from HRE, and a Magnaflow exhaust system gives the Mustang a mean, throatier sound than what we’re used to (though we’re sure the supercharger helps.) Best of all, the whole thing is a street legal car that performs like a purpose-built racer. Keep in mind though that the ROUSHcharger system has not yet been approved by California or the other 13 U.S. states that adhere to their emissions standards, so check your local laws before plunging in.

So now the big question is, how does it drive?

I am a hard core manual transmission car owner myself; I have never owned an automatic car until my 1965 Mustang.  Though I must say, Ford has done a great job of dispelling the typical “slushbox” terminology with the new 2011 Mustangs.  This is the first automatic 2011 that I have driven (I own a 6-speed) and I have to say that it does an awesome job delivering the power to the rear tires of the Eibach Mustang. Flip a U-turn with the traction control off, flat-foot the loud pedal and you’re greeted with a slight bit of counter steer to keep the Mustang headed straight, as it grabs traction shifting hard into second.

It is borderline odd how quiet the Roush supercharger is under wide open throttle – easily trumped by the sound of the Magnaflow exhaust. Though the exhaust is not daunting inside the cabin of the Mustang, it sure does create a neck-turning billow of decibels from the backside of the car.

I took the ‘Stang down to a local canyon road (plentiful here in So Cal) and let’er eat a bit.  It does exactly what is designed to do – grab the asphault and go.  The Eibach double adjustable coilovers completely flatten out the otherwise body rolling Mustang.  While I didn’t push the car closer to its limits, the feedback I did get from the car is completely neutral. Even the big Brembo brakes that might intimidate your right foot when it comes to pushing the brake pedal down for the first time, were very OEM-like, but if you need to step on them hard, they were there for you.

The styling of the Mustang is spot on for a typical Roush car, with the added aesthetics of the big, functional red Brembo calipers and sweet HRE wheels.  One good aspect of buying a set of quality multi-piece wheels is the fact that they weigh less than typical cast counterparts.  Even during my short 60 mile excursion, I still managed to receive two thumbs up while driving Eibach’s sweet 2011 Mustang.