2010 Mustang Power Dome: Get used to it, because it’s coming

While most news related to the auto industry in the past weeks has been related to the fact that the big three are currently in a flaming downward spiral that is sure to only end in a disaster the likes of which these companies have never witnessed, the boys over at Ford still managed to make time to give us another shot of the 2010 Mustang. The shot is only a corner of the hood, but it shows what it needs to. Introducing: the “Power Dome” hood for the 2010 Mustang.

Every guy loves things that “pop out” from the rest of a relatively flat surface- if you catch my drift- so it should come as no surprise that I love the already well-known ‘hood bulge’ that will adorn the new 2010 Mustang. Ford’s teaser image shows this bulge- which we mentioned a few days ago is there because of a strut tower brace on GT models- and I have to say that I think it’s terrific.

“The subtle surface changes on the fender edge make for a more dynamic design,” said Chief Designer Douglas Gaffka in a press… [Read More]

2010 Ford Mustang rear caught in the wild

The bad news? This is not a new paint option for the 2010 Ford Mustang. The good news? We can pick out quite a few details from the un-camouflaged bum of this steed.

Oh, and thanks in advance to V8limited over at TheMustangSource.com for snapping this camera phone shot—we, however, do not condone reckless driving practices. But this is great.

Firstly, you’ll do well to notice the wider, redesigned taillights which had pretty much already been confirmed through the camo. The new curves were already apparent. But here they are in full view.

Fender light! Check out the fender light, folks—it’s brilliant.

A lot has been done on the rear—a larger faux gas cap with more stylish curves, a lipless, completely smooth trunk, and a spoiler that may have undergone a complete redesign although we’re spotting a few cues from the GT500.

Check out the bumper. You’ll see a leaner strip beneath the faux cap and a slight slope. Further down, you’ll notice a black plastic… [Read More]

Spy Shots: More photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang

Designed to promote and excite enthusiasts about the launch of Ford’s next Mustang, the2010mustang.com recently brought its title subject along during a parade somewhere in small town America. Of course, the ploy was designed to motivate at least one amateur photographer to snap some more “spy photos.” (Can we even call them that anymore?)

Thankfully, the photos happened to be hi-res and daringly close to the unreleased pony car. These are some of the most intimate shots we’ve seen. It seems these “spy” photographers are getting better and better every day…

The hype surrounding the 2010 model is largely due to the redesign of the body- the first major alteration to the S197’s body since its release in 2004.

This isn’t the first sighting of the camouflaged Mustang and we’re sure it won’t be the last. The official unveiling of the 2010 Mustang will take place at the famous LA Auto Show later this year.

Anyhow, click on the thumbnails below to check out the hi-res spy shots of the 2010 Ford Mustang.

Also, be sure to head to our forums to drool over … [Read More]

Bold Moves: Ford MoCo releases redesigned pony badge for 2010 Mustang

Continuing their efforts to appease the cravings of drooling Mustang enthusiasts anticipating the 2010 model, Ford MoCo has released photos of its redesigned Mustang badge. Accentuating the redesigned model’s muscular appearance, the new badge will do well to represent the new era of the Mustang.

“It’s just a faster-looking steed,” said George Saridakisi, Design manager for the 2010 Mustang.

“We wanted to give the Mustang pony a more realistic feel,” said Douglas Gaffka, chief designer for the 2010 Mustang. “We lifted the head to make the pony more proud, tipped the neck into the wind to give it a feeling of greater speed and better balance. “It’s more chiseled and more defined and looks more like a wild horse. It’s more realistic in terms of proportion to an actual Mustang.”

The new model won’t be officially unveiled until the LA Auto Show later this year, but it’s these tiny details that keep enthusiasts salivating. Stay tuned to StangPlanet for plenty of more updates on the 2010 Mustang.
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Ford MoCo, JWT Detroit host Mustang film contest on filmaka.com

Every Mustang enthusiast has a touch of competition in his or her blood, but it doesn’t always have to be displayed on the track. The creative minds at filmaka.com are reaching out to Ford Mustang owners to tell their stories on video. The tagline: Everyone has a Mustang story—what is yours?

The Ford Motor Company and JWT Team Detroit are asking Filmaka members to create content about the iconic Mustang automobile. Ford and JWT Team Detroit have provided eight “Mustang stories”. The stories are linked HERE in easy-to-print formats. Participants may submit a script for one, some, or all of these stories – or tell their own original story. These stories are meant to inspire, not to define. There is always opportunity to add your personal touch.

The deadline for submitting scripts is Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Twenty members will be selected to produce their films. Each semi-finalist will be provided with a $5,000 production budget and contacts at their local Mustang Club (where available), with which they can arrange for the use of automobiles if needed. Semi-finalists will then have… [Read More]

Bold Moves: Knight Rider series to be featured on No. 28 car in NASCAR Sprint Cup

Ford has never had an issue with promoting the Mustang brand, a verity that resounds throughout its promotions of the new Knight Rider remake on NBC. Not only is the GT500KR KITT featured relentlessly in the pseudo-commercial series, but the series itself is being promoted in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup series.

NBC recently announced a partnership with Yates Racing and Ford Motor Company to feature a Knight Rider paint scheme on Travis Kvapil’s No. 28 car at Bristol this Sunday. The first episode of the hit series will air on Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00pm EST.

“This is such an awesome sponsor for our team at Bristol,” commented Kvapil. “The television series ‘Knight Rider’ is a show that everyone can get hooked on. I think it’s really cool that NBC has chosen to reinvent the series for the Fall line-up. The best part about the show was always the car, KITT, and this is amazing that I get to drive a version of KITT for the night race at Bristol. It’s every guy’s dream to feel like they are an action hero and I… [Read More]

2010 Mustang GT Convertible Spy Shots

StangPlanet post from “shelbyville”:

just found these on themustangsource….thanks to user “bandit79″ on there…apparently this guy just saw the camoed stang just drivin around the wisconsin/illinois border…crazy!

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2010 Ford Mustang to receive final tweaks after consumer clinics in Tampa

The spy photos and videos have come and gone. Internet speculation, desire and buzz has channeled its way up the ladders, some falling off as wishful thinking and some actually crawling into the mighty corporate offices in Dearborn.

But Ford has now held its final testing trial with consumers before the company moves from prototypes and begins producing the real deal: the 2010 Ford Mustang.

Every year, the blue oval sets up customer clinics to gauge consumer interest, and this year’s was in Tampa, Florida—a hotbed for Ford Mustang owners.

The company’s external clinics have traditionally been conducted annually by Ford’s 6-Sigma Center, a team of 40 Ford MoCo employees ranging from product development to personalization to marketing, all led by Mustang chief engineer Paul Randle.

But with the battle of the pony cars next year (Challenger and Camaro release), the… [Read More]