2010 Mustang

**Xavier** · 11-18-2008, 10:19 PM

2010 Mustang is not an all-new model, but rather a heavily revised version of the current car, with changes concentrated in the areas that called for the most improvement. The new version uses the roof and A-pillars from the old one. But the front and rear of the pony car are now slightly tapered, and the fender flares have been toned down. The interior is where Ford invested its greatest effort. A new dashboard made from one giant soft-plastic molding looks and feels much richer than the several hard pieces it replaces. The metallic trim is real aluminum and different in texture on the V-6 and V-8 models. In fact, the shift knob and everything else that looks like aluminum is indeed the genuine metal. A reconfigured console should be softer on your knees when bracing them during hard driving, the optional leather seats show off beautiful stitching, and a navigation system with an eight-inch screen, reverse camera, and Sync 2.0 is optional.

Mechanically, there are no major changes (at least not yet; more powerful engines are supposedly on their way for 2011), but the new GT is an evolution of the current generation’s Bullitt model, which it allegedly outperforms. Small changes to the GT’s powertrain include a cold air intake, a 250-rpm bump to the V-8’s redline, and 3.5-inch exhaust tips out back, reworked suspension calibrations optimized for standard 18-inch and optional 19-inch tires. A new stability control system has also been implemented; it includes an intermediate “Track” setting in addition to full on and off operation. Spread across two optional performance packages are high-grip summer tires, track-ready brake pads, GT500 anti-roll bars and rear lower control arms, and a shorter 3.73:1 axle ratio.

The V-6 model also gets an uprated suspension with tires that are an inch larger, though the V-6 output remains at 210 hp. The new bodywork reduced the drag coefficient on both versions by four to seven percent. Ford claims that improvements in window and door seals have reduced wind noise as well.

**WhiteStripes** · 11-18-2008, 10:21 PM

I like everything other than the wheels. Those would have to be replaced by some HRE's, CCW's, or 360Forged.

**Xavier** · 11-18-2008, 10:22 PM

I do like the changes to the exterior a lot.

**mandingomeatsteak** · 11-18-2008, 10:42 PM

The rear end looks terrible. Other than that, pretty good

**Vissionary** · 11-18-2008, 10:47 PM

lol @ glowing door seal

**geekmonster** · 11-19-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vissionary

lol @ glowing door seal

apc made it espeshully fo dem!

**TehDylhole** · 11-19-2008, 07:28 AM

lol@those being "major changes"

**LANDER** · 11-19-2008, 07:34 AM

Me no likey.

**Vertabreaker** · 11-19-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vissionary

lol @ it's still a mustang

**Cr@xH3aDMcg33** · 11-19-2008, 08:40 AM

After much discussion with the voices in my head, we have come to the unanimous conclusion that it's meh.

11-18-2008, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Xavier SOT Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coatesville, PA Posts: 1,043 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 9^th	2010 Mustang 2010 Mustang is not an all-new model, but rather a heavily revised version of the current car, with changes concentrated in the areas that called for the most improvement. The new version uses the roof and A-pillars from the old one. But the front and rear of the pony car are now slightly tapered, and the fender flares have been toned down. The interior is where Ford invested its greatest effort. A new dashboard made from one giant soft-plastic molding looks and feels much richer than the several hard pieces it replaces. The metallic trim is real aluminum and different in texture on the V-6 and V-8 models. In fact, the shift knob and everything else that looks like aluminum is indeed the genuine metal. A reconfigured console should be softer on your knees when bracing them during hard driving, the optional leather seats show off beautiful stitching, and a navigation system with an eight-inch screen, reverse camera, and Sync 2.0 is optional. Mechanically, there are no major changes (at least not yet; more powerful engines are supposedly on their way for 2011), but the new GT is an evolution of the current generation’s Bullitt model, which it allegedly outperforms. Small changes to the GT’s powertrain include a cold air intake, a 250-rpm bump to the V-8’s redline, and 3.5-inch exhaust tips out back, reworked suspension calibrations optimized for standard 18-inch and optional 19-inch tires. A new stability control system has also been implemented; it includes an intermediate “Track” setting in addition to full on and off operation. Spread across two optional performance packages are high-grip summer tires, track-ready brake pads, GT500 anti-roll bars and rear lower control arms, and a shorter 3.73:1 axle ratio. The V-6 model also gets an uprated suspension with tires that are an inch larger, though the V-6 output remains at 210 hp. The new bodywork reduced the drag coefficient on both versions by four to seven percent. Ford claims that improvements in window and door seals have reduced wind noise as well. __________________ Putting the sensual back in Non-consensual. Last edited by Xavier; 11-18-2008 at 10:21 PM.

11-18-2008, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
WhiteStripes SOT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,781 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 30^th	I like everything other than the wheels. Those would have to be replaced by some HRE's, CCW's, or 360Forged. __________________ SOT- Yeah, that just happened.

11-18-2008, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xavier SOT Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coatesville, PA Posts: 1,043 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 9^th	I do like the changes to the exterior a lot. __________________ Putting the sensual back in Non-consensual.

11-18-2008, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
mandingomeatsteak SOT Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LA Posts: 907	The rear end looks terrible. Other than that, pretty good __________________

11-18-2008, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vissionary SOT Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 45,144 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 43^rd	lol @ glowing door seal __________________ SOT - We'll pull your endocrine system out of your body and make a hat out of it.

11-19-2008, 07:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
TehDylhole Czar of Automobilia Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ann Arbor MI Posts: 12,511	lol@those being "major changes" __________________ "Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world."- Robert Francis Kennedy

11-19-2008, 07:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
LANDER SOT Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,327	Me no likey. __________________ heineken_pr@hotmale.cum

11-19-2008, 08:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cr@xH3aDMcg33 SOT Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 25,133 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 38^th	After much discussion with the voices in my head, we have come to the unanimous conclusion that it's meh. __________________ PUT THE FUCKING LOTION IN THE BASKET!!!!!!!!!!!

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