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 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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Bold Moves: Ford design chief says 2010 Mustang will have a smaller look

While Car & Driver recently teased enthusiasts with a rendering of the Ford’s redesign of the 2010 Mustang, we still have hardly any idea what to expect until its anticipated unveiling next year. This frightens many Stangers who want to know what edge the Mustang will have in the battle of the pony cars with the Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro.

Fortunately, Ford MoCo’s design chief and North American design director, Peter Horbury, gave Automotive News a few hints that the body may turn out to be a bit smaller, following the current market trends of appealing to environmentally savvy consumers.

“We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the Challenger and the Camaro,” Horbury told Automotive News. “Especially the Challenger–it is a huge car when you see it on the road.”

The smaller look will certainly suit “the times,” when … [Read More]