Ford reveals 2010 Mustang facelift

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For 2010 Ford has given its Mustang a sleek new appearance and uprated engine range

Information and photos of Ford’s restyled 2010 Mustang have hit the web early, revealing the car in full detail before it makes its official debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring a completely new exterior, thoroughly updated cabin, and a refined engine lineup, the facelifted car is primed to take on the still-new Dodge Challenger and the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro.

The biggest change to the iconic muscle car is its new interior, which sports a more athletic look and hunkered down stance. The front end on all models is lower and appears wider with strong wheel arches pushing up and out of the muscular fenders. Dynamic character lines emerging from above the grille sweep rearward into a more powerful, sculptured hood.

The aggressive look is enhanced by larger grille openings flanked by slimmer headlamps, which now incorporate integrated turn indicators. Designers have also integrated some modern touches include LED tail lamps and HID head lamps.

The team further enhanced the agile design by stripping away unnecessary clutter. That included minimizing overhangs, eliminating the rear key-hole cylinder, chamfering the rear corner and simplifying the pedestal spoilers to a more compact design. The antenna, previously on the front fender, is now much shorter and relocated to the rear of the 2010 Mustang. The result is a clean, sporty design that looks smart and efficient.

As for the powertrain lineup, the 2010 Mustang will be available with a 4.0L V6 engine, which is rated at 210hp and 240lb-ft of torque, and a 4.6L V8 engine, which is rated at 315hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Each is mated to five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions.

Horsepower gains on the V8 are achieved by a new cold-air induction system pioneered through Ford Racing Technology. The intake is tucked behind the driver-side headlamp, mounted in an air box specific to the Mustang. The redline for the V8 is also increased 250rpm to 6,500.

Both the V6 and V8 engines also have larger exhaust tips, growing to 3 and 3.5in, respectively, up 0.5in from the previous model. The V8 exhaust features polished tips.

Other parts of the mechanical package include a three-link rear suspension with a panhard bar as standard on all models. New for 2010, also, is Ford’s AdvanceTrac traction control and anti-lock brakes. AdvanceTrac uses sensors to detect and measure yaw, or side-to-side skidding conditions, by monitoring the vehicle’s speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle. When it senses wheel slippage, it reduces engine torque and applies the brakes as needed.

Ford engineers also adjusted the springs, stabilizer bars and shocks to better balance the ride, steering and handling for all models.

Tires are increased by an inch across the Mustang line, with 17in tires standard on the V6 and 18in tires standard on the V8. A 19in Pirelli Summer tire is late available as an option for those seeking higher performance.

Inside, the manual model features a genuine polished-aluminum transmission knob and a leather-wrapped shifter, which support a short-throw performance original designed for the Bullitt model.

The instrument panel and console now flow as one shape, and the seats and arm rests have softer materials with high-quality stitching. The new center stack design adds the latest version of Ford SYNC, with new features 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report. Drivers also can customize their ambient and instrument lighting through the My Color system, which features 125 color options.

The 2010 Mustang will be built at the Auto Alliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, and will go on sale towards the end of the year.

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[catharsis]

that's if Ford doesnt tank first :rofl:

theyre in the process with GM and Chrysler for begging for billions of dollars from Congress right now for a bailout package.

nice looking mustang though.

[Az1z]

its better than what i had anticipated. im also liking the power increase.

[seinkonnen]

Looks like a total ass bucket.

And I thought American companies were improving their interiors? This interior looks like it came straight from 1998.

[ThaJokaa]

looks better in blue

[LabtopThief_jr.]

it doesn't look mean at all, it looks like this :hs: mustangs are getting soft.

[Jigga Jatt]

4.0 v6 and only 210 hp?
damn imports makin close to what their v8 is making.
camaro is like 300 on the v6
wow!

[TXBlackout03]

4.0 v6 and only 210 hp?
damn imports makin close to what their v8 is making.
camaro is like 300 on the v6
wow!

Yea, wasn't a good move by Ford to not update the v6.

I wouldn't be surprised if the v6 camaro is as quick if not quicker than the Mustang GT.

[RBX7]

as ugly as its always been! but thats jusy my opinion!

[ElTauro]

Stay tuned for the Ford Twinforce v6 in the mustang. :) That should remedy the sour taste of the Explorer v6 being crammed into the mustang.

[RBX7]

thunderbirds always looked better imo!

[SLAB E.F.]

coupe=win
vert=super fail

[Vincent]

4.0 v6 and only 210 hp?
damn imports makin close to what their v8 is making.
camaro is like 300 on the v6
wow!

Yup...the Nissan 370z is going to be quicker than the GT with its 3.7. Not sure how the pricing is going to compare, but if it's anywhere close I don't see any advantage in buying the Mustang. Well...I guess two additional seats..

[E-DUBB]

looks better.

[yourmom25]

looks much much better.

[Siege]

Looks better, but I still won't ever buy one.

[VQuick]

Yea, wasn't a good move by Ford to not update the v6.

I wouldn't be surprised if the v6 camaro is as quick if not quicker than the Mustang GT.

The Mustang GT's only saving grace is that the Camaro might weigh more.

Otherwise, it's the mid-90s all over again, when the Camaro V6 had 200hp and the Mustang GT had 215hp.

Ford needed new engines badly for this refresh. Rumor has it something will be coming along in 2011, but to showcase something at launch would have been much better.

[Scott Howard]

looks like total crap

[DC]

As for the powertrain lineup, the 2010 Mustang will be available with a 4.0L V6 engine, which is rated at 210hp and 240lb-ft of torque, and a 4.6L V8 engine, which is rated at 315hp and 325lb-ft of torque.

That is horrible output. There are engines with less displacement, and more power/torque.

[VTi EG6]

That's a really nice looking vehicle, It doesn't look bad at all.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

only camaros i love are the 69 models and the new one, with the mustang i only loved the 67 shelby GT500

[Happy]

wow great upgrades. shocked to see the suspension tweaks, suprised they are sticking with a 5 spd and not stepping up to a 6mt.

[Jeff Goji]

I like it, I especially like the upgraded power and suspension.
The interior is looking great, but do we really need that hideous "power budge" on top of the hood? :stare:

[LeetoEG6]

Wow, Ford FAILS again! They compliment their face-lifted Mustang with a slighter more power V8 which is still considered under-powered compared to other Modern Day V8's.

Nissan's 3.7 VQ puts down more power, and Nissan's 4.5 V8 puts down even more power than this Mustang, with less displacement too! Talk about fail. Ford should just give up already.

[Replica]

Nissan's 3.7 VQ puts down more power, and Nissan's 4.5 V8 puts down even more power than this Mustang, with less displacement too! Talk about fail. Ford should just give up already.
Price check.

[THAIpe_R]

k20 > mustang 4.0 v6

dont even need to talk about 3.7 liter v6
the old vq35hr makes 330 already

[Replica]

I'm glad we're totally ignoring pricing, drivetrain layout and torque in this thread.

Cowabunga!

[HPorkchopD]

fkin sex...
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[HPorkchopD]

Wow, Ford FAILS again! They compliment their face-lifted Mustang with a slighter more power V8 which is still considered under-powered compared to other Modern Day V8's.

Nissan's 3.7 VQ puts down more power, and Nissan's 4.5 V8 puts down even more power than this Mustang, with less displacement too! Talk about fail. Ford should just give up already.

its under powered because it isnt being sold with a supercharger...if you want to compete with 500hp buy a shelby or camaro but be prepared to spend 45k+. The challenger has 4something i think but is slow and turdish.

i agree thought...a 4something hundred hp motor would be nice...esp with a 6 spd

[Replica]

i agree thought...a 4something hundred hp motor would be nice...esp with a 6 spd
Expect it to NOT be able to sell in the low 20's like a GT.

[rene]

i like it better than the current gen.

[94egg]

i like the front of it, not to sure about the rear, leds is a cool move though, as long as they made them to last, i wonder how the shelby will look, i saw a shelby GT500KR today at the dealership, i noticed a few carbon fiber pieces

[LeetoEG6]

Price check.

True. But that's the only advantage this Mustang GT has over a 370Z. Otherwise, it falls behind in power, handling, quality etc. etc.

[LeetoEG6]

I personally think this face-lifted Mustang does look really nice. But I honestly think Ford needs to step-up their game, if they plan on competing with its Japanese rivals.