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Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Mustang reveals its rear
by John Neff on Jun 19th 2008 at 11:50AM 
Click above for high-res gallery of 2010 Ford Mustang spy shots
Can you believe we've assembled five galleries so far of 2010 Ford Mustang spy shots? This is our sixth, and the pics contained show the pony car's derriere largely uncovered. Spy photographers caught the convertible with its pants down just long enough to capture an uncluttered view of the Mustang's new taillights. They contain three large vertical rectangular elements separated by two long, thin white elements. Modern Mustang taillights have always incorporated "threes", which harkens back to the original Mustang that first sported three long taillights per side. We also learn from these spy pics that the Mustang 'vert will be dropping its raised spoiler in favor of a decklid spoiler that's more integrated with the rear trunk lid rather than sitting above it. Finally, the large, round rear Mustang badge that's notched on current models appears to have met a belt sander and now features smooth edges all the way around. Can't wait for the seventh gallery of Mustang spy shots!
[Source: KGP Photography]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
kc 11:54AM (6/19/2008)
That camo reminds me of a WWII German tank
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tankd0g 11:57AM (6/19/2008)
I'll wait for the post about the front left fender.
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anti-believer 11:59AM (6/19/2008)
OMG it's 1981 all over again!!!
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rav3 1:25PM (6/19/2008)
Actually I think Ford is about to reach the nineties with this one so I guess they won't come with fuzzy dice anymore...
info 2:31PM (6/19/2008)
For the Mustang to reach the nineties it needs more than new tail lights. How about replacing that horse buggy rear suspension with something that at least matches the Geo Metro?
Chris 12:05PM (6/19/2008)
personally, i cant stand the tail lights...i hope they dont make production
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Tom 12:17PM (6/19/2008)
i concur. those are repulsive. aren't the designers smart enough to play DOWN the bargain basement nature of this car?!
ehisforadam 1:13PM (6/19/2008)
If you're seeing them on the prototypes that are out and about now, they're going to be there. Stuff like that doesn't magically change unless there's a huge problem.
linkwpc 12:13PM (6/19/2008)
I'm not like the lights too much...
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Joe K. 1:32PM (6/19/2008)
No, They're brighter...
kidding...
Matt 12:16PM (6/19/2008)
"...This is our sixth, and the pics contained show the pony car's derriere largely uncovered...."
Except for the camo paint...and the huge black bumper mask covering the entire lower-rear of the car. Good job Audoblog...this sure looks completely revealed to me!
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Gregg 12:17PM (6/19/2008)
Woo hoo, now doesn't this just confirm what big changes are in store for 2010? We might not even recognize it as the 2005 Mustang any more...unless we look at it.
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ML 12:21PM (6/19/2008)
Oh whoopie . . . gee . . . the next Mustang really looks 'new' and 'different' (zzzzzzz). Wake me when Ford decides to come-up with something worth getting excited over.
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RHM 12:30PM (6/19/2008)
I was hoping to see them tighten up the lines and make it less flabby...sort of like the transformation the Corvette underwent from C5 to C6. This doesn't appear to be a noteworthy redesign. From what I've seen, they focused on the front which was already the car's strong point and left the rear essentially unchanged. If they want to hold there own against the two new kids on the block, they're going to have to do better than this. Sorry, the styling just isn't chase worthy. McQueen must be looking down with a disapproving look on his face right about now. That or taking celestial delivery of a new Challenger.
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Rush 12:33PM (6/19/2008)
corr: should be... "hold their own"
Bryan Riddle 12:39PM (6/19/2008)
the taillights were fine, why change them? why not build one with an interior and IRS...? but no, the money goes into the uglification of the taillights...
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Jj 1:12PM (6/19/2008)
yeah, Those new tail lights cost as much as an IRS would have.
Not to mention that Mustang buyers are split on the IRS issue.
Bryan Riddle 1:15PM (6/19/2008)
well yeah, I'm just saying i don't like the new ones and i loved the old ones, and I'd be all over the car if it had IRS. Otherwise it is a great car
DCragtop 12:46PM (6/19/2008)
The tail lights are fine, they will be LED's and people, please calm down. If you want a Mustang, buy one, if you don't then...duh. So funny that the 'taillights' are getting this much attention. The very fact that any Mustang get's this much press says all it needs to about the iconic pony car. The car has, is, and always will be a huge hit for Ford no matter what we all think about the taillights.
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AmazingBimmer 12:52PM (6/19/2008)
OMG American Pos
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