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Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Mustang totally revealed - base V6, GT500 and interior
by John Neff on Sep 18th 2008 at 7:57PM 
Click either image for high-res spy shots of the 2010 Ford Mustang
If you frequent every car blog on a daily basis, then you've probably seen these latest spy shots of the 2010 Ford Mustang in base V6 and GT500 trim, as well as completely uncovered views of the interior. We're acutely aware, however, that some of you rely solely on Autoblog for your daily fix. Therefore, we're bringing you these three sets of spy shots now, despite the fact they've been on the web for a week. We apologize for the delay, but some back-of-the-house complications kept us from publishing them sooner.
Regardless, it's totally apparent that Ford wants everyone to see these spy shots considering how naked these prototypes are. The batch of shots showing a blue, base V6 model gives the best view of the Mustang's redesigned front end, including the newly shaped grille, new headlights, hood and lower bumper. The two new interior shots completely give up the goods on the Mustang's new dash design, as well. Finally, the GT500 convertible shots show that the top dog model will indeed be fierce with a giant hood bulge and its own front end design.Unfortunately, we've heard that the Mustang's engine lineup will carry over largely unchanged for the 2010 model year, though could be entirely revamped shortly thereafter to keep pace with its crosstown rivals from Chevy and Dodge.
Gallery: 2010 Ford Mustang V6 - spy shots
[Source: KGP Photography]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Mehdi Cheddadi 8:02PM (9/18/2008)
looks meh, it's good but meh
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No Welfare for GM 8:15PM (9/18/2008)
To be fair you can't really see that much with all that camouflage.
Russell 9:37PM (9/18/2008)
People still buy Ford???
WhyNotTheOM617? 10:08PM (9/18/2008)
I know right? Longer hood, longer trunk, different grille, mildly retouched lights, and what else?
Mike G 12:53AM (9/19/2008)
I don't see how it's different. I also meh. Give it a hybrid option and then I'll get all hot and bothered.
Otherwise it's just another dinosaur.
KeatMP 1:58AM (9/19/2008)
I agree about the meh.
One thing's for sure...the interior of this car makes the Camaro interior look spectacular. The center stack on this thing looks cheap and boring.
Information Central 5:00AM (9/19/2008)
That bloated hood and front end look ridiculous.
I found another pic, from a different angle:
http://www.whale-shark.org/images/whale_shark_research.jpg
Dave 9:16AM (9/19/2008)
Lets be serious. This is nothing but a publicity stunt by Ford. They are not going to change the exterior of this highly successful retro especially after its only been out a few years. How could they make it more retro than the current model.
Its enough that they keep pushing the marketing with what seems like dozens of optional packages which to me is a bit much and I am now less interested in the car than I was without all of the hoopla. The only change which is much needed is the average interior which I hear they are addressing.
That One Person 12:28PM (9/19/2008)
I love how everyone can tell how it looks with camo still on it. I happen to see these test mules almost on a daily basis and I can tell you it looks good/mean.
That interior is definitely a step forward (and definitely better than the Challenger's and Camaro's 1990s interior).
Dave....Ford doesn't have dozens of packages for the Mustang, I think there may be five tops. You, and every other Mustang hater, confuse the TUNER packages for Ford packages...get it right.
Anyways, can't wait to see what engines are put in this thing. The interior looks good (better than the current Stang).
Torrent 4:26PM (9/20/2008)
Hey look what I found. Here's a fully uncovered rendering:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/jinxergt/mustang1.jpg?t=1221942392
No Welfare for GM 8:02PM (9/18/2008)
OK, that looks a lot like Challenger.
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Craig 9:42PM (9/18/2008)
I reckon it looks like a G35 Coupe. /sarc
Torrent 11:15PM (9/18/2008)
You just told Mehdi Cheddadi that you couldn't see a whole lot under the Camo, now you're judging it?
short term memory loss, much?
chopper 12:32AM (9/19/2008)
Looks nothing like the Challenger.
Aki 8:16PM (9/18/2008)
I think it looks much nicer overall than before. That rear suspension though...
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Mike 8:28PM (9/18/2008)
Will it have independant suspension finally?
MachinaDC5 8:35PM (9/18/2008)
@ Mike, I very much doubt it. It may as well be some other car. It's the Mustang's legacy, for better or worse.
Russell 8:55PM (9/18/2008)
No its just more of the same, together with same suspension.
Camaro > Mustang
VP 8:18PM (9/18/2008)
The interior still looks way too plasticky. There hasn't been a significant improvement from the current generation.
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anonimo 8:33PM (9/18/2008)
This is clearly a pre-production test model. There's no aluminum trim on the dash, nor the steering wheel or chrome door handles. Didn't you see the pic on autoblog yesterday?
Also, TheMustangSource.com has the official press release from Ford where the designers say "Hard plastic instrument panels are a thing of the past" “The 2010 Mustang instrument panel is exquisitely crafted in soft seamless TPO skin, fully encompassing genuine aluminum"
TPO skin means soft foam- same stuff they use @ Audi and Lexus. And they don't have real metal dash panels either.
Doesn't sound so plasticky to me. Looks well put together, too.