Review: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium
With the reborn Camaro just around the corner and Dodge’s retro-styled Challenger available in a variety of flavors, Ford decided it was time to keep up with the Joneses by releasing a throroughly revised Mustang – the car that introduced the world to the pony car concept almost 46 years ago.
What is it?
Much like the ‘67 and ‘69 Mustangs that upgraded the same basic Mustang theme presented to the world way back in April of 1964, the 2010 serves as a substantial mid-cycle upgrade over its predecessor, which was first released as a 2005. Outside, only the roof panel is shared with the 2009, and inside, the door panels and a few minor trim bits serve as the only carry-overs.
Under the new power dome Thood, Ford says that the V6 Mustang performs close to the outgoing V8 GT, while the GT now takes over where the old Bullitt trim package left off. Our evaluation focuses on the six-speed GT, the model most likely to resonate with the enthusiasts Ford hopes will continue to flock to the sporty coupe.
What’s it up against?
It’s the fall of 1969 all over again. Obvious rivals include the Camaro SS – expected to go on sale in March – and the Challenger R/T. Given the unrest in Detroit, we’d also put the Mustang up against some new rivals from Japan, most notably the fresh Nissan 370Z and the Mazda RX-8. In 1969, as Americans watched man walk on the moon, the thought that Nissan and Mazda would someday be selling Mustang rivals was beyond unthinkable.
Any breakthroughs?
Ford let its Ford Racing division loose – and, as you’ll soon find out, it shows. Ford Racing is a mixed group of Ford GT, Mustang and SVT engineers – with a healthy dose of on-track competitors thrown in for good measure. For 2010, Mustang GT features a factory cold air induction system, an optional front strut bar (with 19 inch wheels), a choice of rear axle ratios (3.73 or 3.55) and a performance-oriented Track package that, among other things, includes retuned shocks and springs, stabilizer bars from the GT500 and upgraded brake pads.
Mustang firsts include optional high intensity discharge headlamps, navigation, automatic temperature control and a spoiler-mounted backup camera.
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