2010 Ford Mustang First Look - Let Out Early!!!

[TMN]

We’ve seen the teasers and finally the details are spilling out all over the place. What has been missing? The details. We now know some of the pertinent details we have all be waiting for.



The first thing is that the 2010 Mustang will feature an enhanced version of the familiar 3-Valve 4.6 liter V8 we have known. It does have a Cold-Air Intake now with a mild bump to 315hp - essentially the same motivation under the hood of the 2009 Bullitt. The venerable 4.0 liter 210hp V6 soldiers on to fight a losing war against the Camaro and Challenger V6's.



There are some cool new options, packages and features to help wow you if the mild bump in horsepower didn’t. To help allow people to fine tune their Mustangs, but make production easier, Ford has created a number of packages that include a cluster of options. They are tailored to individual tastes and desires.

For the performance minded there is the GT Track Package (67T) that retails for $1,445. This includes upgraded dual piston brake calipers, performance brake pads, a faster accelerating 3.73 rear axle, and a recalibrated stability control program that allows for more squirrel.



Techies and gadget heads will want to order the Electronics Package (85X). For $2,700 you get the full boat voice activated NAV system that has a full in-dash screen, single DVD/CD/MP3 Player, DVD A/V capability and internal hard-disk. It has a 10GB jukebox for storing your MP3‘s and of course Ford’s new SYNC capability. In the package you also get dual zone climate control. When you consider all the stuff included, this is a must have package.

Heated seats are found in the Comfort Package (53B) for $575. This includes warmers, 6-way power for the passenger seat, and a slick electronic mirror w/ compass. Of course there are some stand alone options like over the roof “Le Mans” stripes from the factory for $395,and HID headlights for $525.



We also know that the Mustang will also be available for the first time with factory 19” wheels as an option. The GT Premium will come with a new 18” wheel as a starting point as well. One option, the security system for $995 seems a bit steep for hardware that is minimal at best. The optional-back up camera will be a cool gee-wiz option for those that have the factory NAV system already. It’s need is dubious however, but cool none the less.

Some new features we have not covered before in the 2010 Mustang will include Ford’s new cap-less fueling system that has a racing style self sealing fuel receptacle. The tail-lamps will also for the first time feature LED filaments with a classic sequential lighting action. That is pretty cool!

See 2010 Full Photo Gallery

[chiefstang]

For my full review, see the early release thread. Posted in the wrong spot.

The only thing I'll add is that the GT's front air splitter is givin' me a chubby!



Edit: Wow. Just spent over a half an hour going through the photo gallery! Can't even imagine how late you were up downloading all of that, Sam, but thanks! You guys need to check it out, there's pictures of every inch of the car, inside, outside, underneath, and under the hood.

I guess the only thing I'm up in the air over is the rear end treatment. Looks kinda goofy from the rear three quarter view. I'll have to see it in space for myself. Or I'll watch the unveil tonight, and maybe seeing the car in motion will give me a better idea.

Did notice the 5-speed shifter, though... D'oh!!!

[2010 Disappointment]

I am so disappointed with the 2010. What happened to the 5.0L for the GT or the twin turbo option that I heard about for the V6. The camero is going to have the GT and V6 beat.

[TMN]

Originally Posted by 2010 Disappointment

I am so disappointed with the 2010. What happened to the 5.0L for the GT or the twin turbo option that I heard about for the V6. The camero is going to have the GT and V6 beat.

Good points indeed.

Ford has historically had a low priority threshold for debuting all new motors in their latest new models. In 1994, we got an all new car with the same old engines. It was not until 1996 we got the modular engine that had been promised for five years.

Cheer up though. The news is that next year we will see a different list of engines and options, including likely that 5.0 and the TT V6.

As to the Camaro. GM has to be in business before all their 300 hp V6's and 400 hp V8's are going to mean much. But it still stings.

[chiefstang]

Originally Posted by TMN

Good points indeed.

Ford has historically had a low priority threshold for debuting all new motors in their latest new models. In 1994, we got an all new car with the same old engines. It was not until 1996 we got the modular engine that had been promised for five years.

Cheer up though. The news is that next year we will see a different list of engines and options, including likely that 5.0 and the TT V6.

As to the Camaro. GM has to be in business before all their 300 hp V6's and 400 hp V8's are going to mean much. But it still stings.

Don't worry, with the torque and weight advantage, the GT will smoke the Camaro V6. There's a lot of talk of the opposite, and you're kinda goofy if you buy into it.

That being said, the Camaro is pretty much speculation... Still.

GM has been threatening a new Camaro for a long time now, and I still haven't seen one. If they are on the dealer's lots by January, then fine, but otherwise we have almost no shot of ever seeing it given the current GM crisis.


That will be the last time I bash GM for awhile. I'm pullin' for 'em, and won't contribute to any more badmouthing.

Go domestic!!