Bill Pierre Ford

2010 Ford Mustang – Car News
Future Cars: 2009 and Beyond

 What it is: The latest installment in Ford’s pony-car story. In this chapter the current Mustang that borrows heavily from the 1965–67 version gets restyled to look like the 1970 Mustang—how original. A mid-’70s Mustang II can’t be far behind. An all-new interior purported to be far richer and more attractive will also debut.

Why it’s important: Big V-8, rear-wheel drive, affordable, attractive—you like that, right?

Platform: Unchanged.

Powertrain: The 4.0-liter V-6 powers base versions, with a new direct-injection, turbocharged Ecoboost 3.5-liter V-6 coming in 2010. By 2011 the Mustang should get Ford’s new, more efficient modular 5.0-liter, SOHC V-8, good for about 350 horsepower.

Noteworthy technology: Get real—this is a Mustang. Be grateful you can still get a V-8 and rear-wheel drive for less than $30,000. On the current Mustang the Ford guys thought having color-changing instrument lights was cutting-edge technology.

Competition: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger.

What might go wrong: The price of gas.

Estimated arrival and cost: The new Mustang is set to debut at the Los Angeles auto show this fall. Production and sales should begin next spring. Prices will start in the low-$20,000 range for a basic V-6 version and rise well over $30,000 for a loaded-up GT.