The 2011 Ford Mustang was just unveiled at the recent 2010 Detroit Auto Show but the plans for improving the next generation of thoroughbred is already circulating around the auto world. The carmaker hints of an independent suspension and a global platform.

It may be hard to believe but the present Mustang still uses the 1960s design of utilizing a solid axle. The suspension might be considered low tech but the Mustang delivers one solid performance.

The update to a rear suspension for the Mustang will place it on the same grounds with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The next gen Mustang might give the Camaro a good neck to neck battle when it comes into production by 2014. The release of the new Mustang will coincide with the unit’s 50th year anniversary and will of course deserve some special treatment.

Putting the car into a global RWD platform will also allow the Mustang to be more performance-focused. The new platform will allow a good balance of the new chassis, handling, and the version of the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine under its hood.

The planners and designers at Ford are looking at three directions for the Mustang coming out on 2014. The first option will be an evolution staying on the old styling cues and the V-8 5.0L engine. Second, the European market might get a V-6 turbocharged powerplant just like the M3. Third option which is the least probable to happen is to transform the Mustang into a high tech, high performance vehicle to compete with the likes of the GT-R from Nissan.