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Old 02-19-2009, 05:29 PM
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NEW 2010 FORD MUSTANG IS FAST, FUN, AFFORDABLE; PRICE STARTS UNDER $21,000 WITH UNSURPASSED 26 MPG


  • The 2010 Ford Mustang features a more sculptured muscular exterior, an upgraded world-class interior, a host of must-have technologies and unsurpassed fuel economy of 26 mpg on the highway, all for the best value at a starting price of $20,995
  • The Mustang offers the broadest range of available power in its segment from the 210-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 to the GT featuring a 4.6-liter V-8, delivering 315 horsepower, up to the Shelby GT500's 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 pumping out 540 horsepower
  • Mustang and Shelby GT500 are available as a coupe or convertible. An optional factory-installed glass roof is offered on the V-6 and GT premium models

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19, 2009 – The fast, fun and affordable legacy that has defined America's favorite muscle car for nearly a half century lives on in the new 2010 Ford Mustang, which incorporates an expert blend of design leadership, performance and technology at an exceptional value.

"More than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world's most beloved automotive and cultural icons," said Ken Czubay, Ford's vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing. "Making sure this modern legend lives up to their expectations has been our driving force to create the best Mustang ever. Not only is this the best Mustang ever, it's also the best bang for the buck for our customers."

Available this spring, the new Mustang features a new exterior and interior design, upgraded materials and a long list of must-have technologies and standard safety equipment – such as Ford's AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, all-speed traction control, anti-lock brakes and front and side air bags – for an affordable starting price of $20,995 (excluding destination and delivery) for the V-6 coupe and $25,995 for the convertible. The V-8 powered GT coupe base price is $27,995; the GT convertible starts at $32,995. The Shelby GT500 Coupe has a MSRP of $46,325, while the GT500 Convertible starts at $51,225.

Contenders Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger sport base sticker prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,600 more than Mustang.

Unparalleled Design



The new exterior of the Mustang delivers more muscular, athletic styling, with new sheet metal except for the roof, including a refined powerdome hood, new front fenders, a sweeping beltline and a new decklid design. Other exterior notables include new grille and fascia differentiation between the V-6 and GT models, new front and rear fascias, higher wheel arches and new LED sequential taillights.

Mustang's interior is in a class all by itself, from the new one-piece soft touch instrument panel, chrome encircled gauges and a center console design that pampers the shifter for that perfect feel and level of control. Subtle or high-profile, all interior elements are defined by precise ergonomic accuracy and a faithful devotion to craftsmanship that even the most discerning performance car enthusiast will appreciate.

"Attention to detail is the bedrock of the new interior and what sets Mustang miles apart from the competition," said Mustang Design Manager Gary Morales.

Industry Leading Technologies



Mustang further distinguishes itself from the pack with an all-inclusive list of standard and optional industry-leading technologies and safety features, including:
  • Ford SYNC® with 911 AssistTM, Vehicle Health Report (VHR), and new Traffic, Directions, and Information services
  • Voice-activated Navigation with SIRIUS® Travel LinkTM
  • Next-generation ambient interior lighting
  • Reverse Camera System
  • SOS Post Crash Alert System

Mustang comes standard with Ford's AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, which complements the car's standard all-speed traction control and anti-lock braking system. A Sport Mode, available on the GT Premium and Shelby GT500, incorporates a unique calibration of the new AdvanceTrac system, letting the driver enjoy a wider range of Mustang's performance capabilities.

Options Galore



Mustang is America's best-selling convertible, thanks to features like a three-layer weatherproof power top. Mustang V-6 and GT models are available with convertible tops for an additional $5,000.

For a no-matter-the-weather "open" experience, Mustang also offers a factory-installed glass roof option for $1,995 on the V-6 and GT models.

The fixed glass roof is made of two layers of tinted privacy glass with a layer of transparent vinyl in between, which reduces vehicle cool-down time as well as infrared energy and ultraviolet (UV) rays. The roof, for example, filters 90 percent of the sun's heat-generating infrared rays and 96 percent of burn-causing UV rays. A thick polyvinyl butyral layer further filters UV rays and helps muffle wind and traffic noise by as much as five decibels. For added privacy and protection, a manually retractable mesh sun shade comes standard.

Mustang also offers a wide selection of personalization options from the factory as warranty-friendly Genuine Ford Accessories, from exterior stripes to interior appearance features, wheel selections, communication and entertainment systems and more.

Plus, Mustang enthusiasts can now add Performance Packs available from Ford Racing, including a Power Upgrade Pack, Handling Pack, or SuperPack – all under warranty when installed by a Ford dealer.

Fuel Facts



The 2010 Mustang is jam-packed with unprecedented content, yet it weighs approximately 300 pounds less than the competing Camaro and Challenger. This leaner curb weight gives Mustang a competitive leg up in agility and contributes significantly to Mustang's unsurpassed 26 mpg.

Mustang's available engines, including the GT's beefy 4.6-liter V-8, also are designed to use regular 87-octane fuel, allowing customers to save even more money at the pump, without sacrificing performance. Both Camaro and Challenger recommend premium grade gasoline.

Mustang also makes fill-ups more hassle-free with its standard Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel Fuller system, a segment exclusive.

The Shelby GT500



For Mustang lovers who prefer the highest performance, the 2010 Shelby GT500 offers a 5.4-liter supercharged four-valve V-8 engine that pumps out 540 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque. Thanks in part to a cold-air intake system, lower-restriction exhaust, new engine calibration and revised gearing, the 2010 Shelby GT500 delivers more power while also increasing fuel efficiency. The GT500 improves its fuel economy by 2 mpg on the highway for a rating of 14 mpg in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway. Power is sent to the ground through a short-shift six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip 3.55 rear axle gear ratio.

New suspension tuning and aerodynamic improvements give the 2010 Shelby GT500 sharper handling, improved body control and better overall vehicle dynamics while still maintaining a good ride and handling balance. Forged and machined 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear F1 Supercar tires, combined with the revised suspension, gives the car a high level of grip.

New standard features for the 2010 Shelby GT500 include high-end items such as Alcantara® on the heavily bolstered sport seats, steering wheel, shift boot and hand brake; leather stripes stitched into the seats that coordinate with the exterior stripe color; Q-ball shift **** and aluminum interior trim that enhances the Shelby GT500 driving environment.

Both the 2010 Mustang and Shelby GT500 arrive in dealerships this spring.

About Ford Motor Company



Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

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Sooo...for two grand more I can get a Camaro SS with 100+ more hp and an IRS. The Camaro is beginning to look more and more like a performance bargain imo.
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That GT500 is a sexy looking car!!
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New GT500 looks great...the only new trim that I like better than the current. The base and GT, IMO, are a step back.

With the current GT500's disappointing numbers, will the refreshed version really be that much faster than the Camaro SS? I'm leaning more and more towards a new Camaro SS with an aftermarket blower as my next toy.

Also, WTF is with the GT only getting 315hp? I thought for sure it would be very close if not at 400hp this time around.

Once again, Camaro will be offering more HP for your dollar, and more MPG per HP. In today's climate, this is what enthusiasts are really looking for.
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Originally Posted by Blakbird24
Also, WTF is with the GT only getting 315hp? I thought for sure it would be very close if not at 400hp this time around.
It will be next year when the Mustang recieves Ford's new 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8.
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I think this is smart of Ford and here is why.

Why bother with the cost of a new engine to draw people when A. the GT is doing ok in sales and B. they know the SS will kill it in sales or tie it in the first year. and C. once all the hype of the SS has calmed down, than blast the consumer with something fresh so that the SS seams old.
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Originally Posted by TriShield
It will be next year when the Mustang recieves Ford's new 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8.
Isnt that all just speculation and rumor still? The 6.2L Hurricane was a rumor over 2 years ago. The 400hp 5.0L is the part I want confirmation on. That will be a nice addition to the Mustang.
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It will be next year when the Mustang recieves Ford's new 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8.
Yeah that's what I was expecting to see NOW. The fact that it's not there makes me think it's not going to happen.
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Originally Posted by Blakbird24
Yeah that's what I was expecting to see NOW. The fact that it's not there makes me think it's not going to happen.
Considering the new Camaro's release has been pushed back atleast 2-3 years since it was "announced," I wouldn't be too pessimistic. For a while now Ford has been saying the OHC 5.0 was coming in 2011, so I don't know why some people are so surprised. But like Casey said, I don't think Ford is very worried about the initial power deficit, considering how well the Mustang sold before when the Camaro outgunned it. And since the 2011 GT looks like it will equal the Camaro's straightline performance (and be considerably lighter), it's gonna get real interesting.
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Nice. They always have horrid MPG for the V6's. My sis's 03 V6 gets 20 MPG, WTF.

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I still have a hard time believing the Mustangs 5.0 is gonna make 400hp in production form. I think 370-380 is much more realistic, we'll see. Either way it's gonna be gay LOL!
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Mustang also makes fill-ups more hassle-free with its standard Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel Fuller system, a segment exclusive.

JESUS ITS ABOUT TIME. I can't tell you how many times I ran out of gas because I couldn't figure out how to take the gas cap off.
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Interior looks great, exterior seems like a step back.
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Originally Posted by Blakbird24
Yeah that's what I was expecting to see NOW. The fact that it's not there makes me think it's not going to happen.
im not sure about the 5.0 but the 6.2 is coming out in the new svt raptor so i would gues itll be in this stang too....imo i think im likin this new mustang more than the new camaro. especially if they bring out a 6.2 for it
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If it comes with a 6.2 I might actually consider getting one.
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26 mpg on the highway. Wow, that's almost as much as fbodies got 13 years earlier.
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OMG I'm so tired of hearing that "F-bodies did that 'XX' years ago." Gets very old, very quick. Mustang GTs use 5spds instead of 6spds to keep costs down. Maybe if GM had put some effort in keeping F-body costs down (and advertised, and had a better interior) there would have been 2003-2009 Camaros and Firebirds.
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Originally Posted by USA Today
The new Camaro will get 26 miles per gallon on the highway, GM said. It will hit showrooms in the first quarter of 2009.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...1-camaro_N.htm
Originally Posted by CNN
The Camaro SS, powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine, will get about 23 mpg on the highway, according to GM.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...aro/index.html
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Originally Posted by Irunelevens
OMG I'm so tired of hearing that "F-bodies did that 'XX' years ago." Gets very old, very quick.



Then go to your ricecakesforums.com if you dont like it, sorry if the truth hurts....
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Originally Posted by Blackened2k
JESUS ITS ABOUT TIME. I can't tell you how many times I ran out of gas because I couldn't figure out how to take the gas cap off.


LOL!
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