2010 Ford Mustang: True American Muscle
By Joseph Penalver
Few things are as American as the Ford Mustang. For 2010, Ford continues to evolve the pony car rather than completely reinvent it. Redesigned in 2005 to harken back to it’s glory days of the 60′s, Ford engineers have taken great measures to fix what was wrong with the outgoing model. Subtle design tweaks such as the curvature of the body and the rear fascia that houses the taillights, have given the 2010 ‘stang a more aerodynamic body to make sure its 4.6L three-valve V8 can make full use of it’s 315 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. While the typical car buyer might not notice the design changes that Ford has put into the Mustang, the aficionado will and they will be glad to see a part of their past heading with them into the future. [fordvehicles]
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:57PM
As a member of the team that styled the original ’65 Mustang, at Ford Design Center (styling), I find little to criticize in this new effort. A few flawed surface development areas, notably above the front wheel arches, but otherwise a well executed design that picks up most all the flavor of what we did back in the early ’60s (remember, we worked a few years ahead of market introduction).
This is a well done car, design wise, and I’m hoping sells well for Ford Motor Co.
Phil Payne
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