Rendered Speculation: 2010 Ford Mustang
by John Neff on Jan 18th 2008 at 1:36PM 
Most renderings of future product are based off of spy shots and the best educated guesses of those close to those who are in the know. Things run a little differently over at The Truth About Cars where Robert Farago has commissioned a rendering of the 2010 Ford Mustang based on the changes he'd like to see Ford make to its iconic modern classic. The most obvious changes Farago would like Ford to make are the addition of dual air intakes placed next to the headlights. The turn signals would then be moved outside of the headlights and around the corner. The character line that runs the length of the Mustang in this rendering also curves upward after the doors and mimics the rear haunches of older Mustangs. His design exercise is an evolutionary take on how the quintessential pony car should move forward, and we're digging it.
The reality, however, is that spy shots do show the new Mustang with a face inspired by the Giugiaro Mustang Concept, with new headlamps that lean into the grille from either side like on the GT500. The turn signals can also be seen within the familiar confines of the headlight housing. Still, that dual air intake idea would be perfect for feeding the twin-turbos of an EcoBoost direct-inject V6.
[Source: The Truth About Cars]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
holmes 10:17PM (1/23/2008)
while the 10 mustang seems to sort of blow compared to the present model,,the rather fruity "new" camaro and challenger will most likely never be built due to the business problems of gm and chrysler with a home depot ceo. they were usually purchased by the mobile home types anyway.
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TBlueMax 1:43PM (1/18/2008)
For folks who don't immediately recognize TTAC's rendering, it is pretty much a 1970's fastback Mustang.
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TBlueMax 1:48PM (1/18/2008)
Compare TTAC's rendering
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/ford_mustang_vi_ttac_01_02.jpg
with an actual 1970's fastback
http://www.mustangreview.com/1970fback.htm
I used to drive a lightly modified 1967 notchback in high school and lusted after the 1969 fastback models (which the current Mustang GTs strongly resemble).
rar 2:13PM (1/18/2008)
It would be cool if they put in the vents for the rear brakes like the 1970 Mustang. I think that some of them realy worked (Boss 302/429 and the 428CJ).
antrow 2:02PM (1/18/2008)
It does not look anything like what you see in the spy shots of the actual car. There should be turn indicators next to the head lamps.
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TriShield 1:45PM (1/18/2008)
Very sweet.
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Shipey 2:01PM (1/18/2008)
I dig the beltline and the revisions to the C-pillar. The headlights and grille... not so much.
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david damn 2:42PM (1/18/2008)
I totally agree about the c-pillar belt line. This is a much better evolution of the current design than the guigario concept. I hope Ford is listening.
Cajun_Mike 2:18PM (1/18/2008)
I have been Mustang'd out on this blog for a long time. There has not been a vehicle that has come close to the number of headlines as the Mustang on Autoblog. Enough already. This car is for punks who pester their parents for one as a high school graduation gift...... Like me, in 1985 when I got my Mustang GT. ;)
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Farris 3:10PM (1/18/2008)
"I have been Mustang'd out on this blog for a long time."
So leave. No one is MAKING you come here.
Cajun_Mike 3:27PM (1/18/2008)
Nice comeback, douche.
Cajun_Mike 3:35PM (1/18/2008)
Also, let me guess, you're an owner of a Ford Mustang.
How long have you had it and do you have a roof over it on your lot at the Sunnyvale Trailer Park?
Did you do alright when you traded your IROC Z28 or were you upside down on the note?
Brent 3:46PM (1/18/2008)
I agree. I am tired of Mustangs. I don't know why people buy them.
Purifoy 2:28PM (1/18/2008)
*Groan!* Oh please, not another story about the Mustang! All we read is the Mustang this ... and the Mustang that!
Everytime you look up on the 'Blog there's a story about this car ... or some variation of it.
Enough already! I'm just sick of it!
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Farris 3:26PM (1/18/2008)
*Groan!* Oh please, not another complaint about a story about the Mustang! All we read is the too-much-Mustang this ... and then too-much-Mustang that!
Everytime you look up on the 'Blog there's a complaint on a story about this car ... or some variation of it.
Enough already! I'm just sick of it!
People. This is an AUTOMOBILE on an AUTOMOBILE BLOG. Get over it.
SGV 4:05PM (1/18/2008)
Purifoy,
Whether you like it or not, the Ford Mustang is the quintessential American car. So you either get used to it or go cry to your momma. I much rather read about the Mustang a million times a day than read stupid comments like yours.
I say, keep them coming (the Mustangs and the news about it)
BOB 3:01PM (1/18/2008)
Good if you look quickly, but it is not Mustang, too smooth and feminine --- the grille is blah, the 2 little scoops need to slant back into the fender --- and the Buick hipline on a Mustang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These ideas were not worth the time to do the rendering.
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stang_fan 3:10PM (1/18/2008)
Just a thought, but shouldn't the headlne for this story read:
Rendered OPINION....? and not rendered speculation.
Sure, Mr. Farago had his speculated OPINION rendered, but does he have any connection to the Ford Motor Co. or anyone who works on the design team for the next Mustang?
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Dave 5:00PM (1/18/2008)
From day one the Mustang's been too plain. The concept here seems to help a lot, especially the new shape of the rear fenders. I think that the current car needs a bit more shape/style. And for goodness sales get it at least 1 if not 2 more gears!
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vettelocke 5:38PM (1/18/2008)
Gee, maybe the 2010 Mustang could be a 'retro' version of the Mustang II. Wouldn't that be a big hit!
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