Wow! Finally we have some nice pictures direct from Ford of the newly redesigned Ford Mustang for 2010 (available in early 2009). Given that the new Chevy Camaro is due out next year, the Dodge Charger already nipping at it’s hooves, and the overall downward trend in auto sales worldwide (thanks to the global economy), this new Mustang may be just what the Doctor ordered!
I may be imagining some Challenger influences (especially in the front fenders in the above picture), but this pony still pays homage to it’s muscle car heritage.
But with options like 19″ wheels, voice activated navigation, and even a back up camera, this Mustang is definitely 21st century muscle car!
Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer said in a press release,
“The new Mustang marks new levels of both power and refinement. We’ve designed and engineered this to be the next classic Mustang that everyone talks about for years and years.”
The new Mustang will be offered in the following Model levels:
- V-6 Base: Coupe (P8A), Convertible (P8E)
- V-6 Premium: Coupe (P8A), Convertible (P8E)
- V-8 GT: Coupe (P8C), Convertible (P8F)
- V-8 GT Premium: Coupe (P8C),Convertible (P8F)
The V6 will be the 4.0 liter, and the 4.6 liter will go into the GT variations. You can be sure that more (and even more powerful) variations will become available. Speaking of power, Ford has tweaked the 4.6L powerplant with cold air induction, increasing it’s stock, off-the-showroom-floor horsepower to 315hp. V6 owners will still have to purchase their cold air induction kits from aftermarket manufacturers, like Brother’s Performance (forgive the self promotion!). Also a slightly larger diameter exhaust on both models should help airflow and overall performance, increasing from 3″ to 3.5″.
There will of course be traction and ride control enhancements in the new Mustangs as well. As with many modern day sports cars, traction control will be an “push on push off” so that the driver can decide how much power and handling they want within their control. Additionally, these traction control options will be available:
GT Track Package I (manual only)
- Performance front brake pads
- 3.73 axle ratio
- Recalibrated AdvanceTrac®
GT Track Package II (manual only, late availability)
- Performance front/rear brake pads
- GT500 Sta-Bars and rear lower control arms
- Retuned struts and shocks
- 19-inch Pirelli Summer tires
- 3.73 axle ratio with carbon plates in the differential
- Recalibrated AdvanceTrac®, traction control and anti-lock brakes
stock for the V6 will be 17″ wheels, the V8 will come with stock 18″ers.
2010 Mustangs will also have a new feature, the “Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler System”.
It’s basically just that. A capless fuel system. It’s purpose is to remove the possibility of poor emissions and fuel economy from improperly replaced or missing gas caps.
Inside you’ll find Ford’s Voice-activated SYNCH communications and entertainment system, Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Navigation System with SIRIUS® Travel Link, and a back-up Camera System. The new center console also has mounted trunk release, lockable stowage in the center floor console, and covered cup holders.
Although pricing has yet to have been released by Ford, expect the base V6 model to start at just less than $22,000.
Want more pictures? Can’t blame you! Check out all the 2010 Mustang Pictures on our Flickr page here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brothersperformance/sets/72157609375954306/