Spy Video: 2010 Ford Mustang by Inside Line

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You have to look closely to see the changes in the 2010 Ford Mustang, the car that will be battling the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro for our attention. Our spy shooters were able to capture video of several prototypes on the streets of Michigan, and the cars all wore several layers of heavy camouflage.

There are some visible changes to the 2010 Mustang's grille, as some of these prototypes show some extra brightwork around the headlights. The hood has a slightly different shape as well, but it's probably nothing more than a little Styrofoam to hide the true design.

It doesn't appear as though heavy sheet metal changes are in the works for the rest of the car, since the overall greenhouse appears unchanged. Both the coupe and convertible test mules were wearing a new set of double-spoke wheels along with relatively low-profile tires. Changes to the rear end are harder to discern. Multiple pieces of disguise hide the true shape of the rear bumper, while the lights appear unchanged from the current model.

Most of the changes are expected to come under the hood. A 5.0-liter V8 will replace the current 4.6-liter V8, which should result in a decent bump in horsepower. It's not an all-new engine, though, merely an enlarged version of the 24-valve SOHC V8.

The real news will be the introduction of Ford's new EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6. Its twin-turbo setup should deliver more than 300 hp while delivering superior mileage compared to the 5.0-liter V8. How Ford will pitch the new high-tech engine is tough to call, but expect some sort of special edition to highlight the new power plant.

As finished as these prototypes look, the 2010 Ford Mustang isn't expected to go on sale until the fall of 2009. The EcoBoost-powered version will come even later. It sounds like a long way off, but the timing should give the new Mustang a little bit of breathing room after the introduction of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro earlier in the year.

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[dogmangg45]

from the behind looks more like dodge charger

any one agree with me ?

[StarsAndStraps4E]

Im not a huge fan of the new mustangs. I like the old days better. Foxbodies are my fav but i also love 03-04 cobra's.

[J3FFY28]

@paladain55

transmission wires: acura

brakes: hello? thats fucking toyota. that sighned up with FORD.

windshieldwipers: volkswagen

doorhandles: mitsubishi.

spontaneous combustion: thats a ford thing

the only REAL thing a car ever got recalled on was the cobalt. and thats only for a bad tranny.

[paladain55]

@J3FFY28 im not talking about engine. im talking about all the shit chevy gets recalled for. its always like loose transmission wires, brakes that dont work, windshield wiper motors, door handles, spontaneous combustion. stuff like that

[J3FFY28]

@paladain55 thats because you like to hammer chevys 24/7 but barely get on a ford on the weekends. gotta be fair. an engine is an engine :P

[paladain55]

@J3FFY28 that has nothing to do with it. atleast ford isnt always getting recalled like chevys. i guarantee you that this year model ford and this year model chevy. the ford will outlast the chevy. (2011's) ford is a completely different company now

[J3FFY28]

@SwindleCon there is a reason that when i hear "ford," i think of trailer trash, white trash, the ghetto, and other extremest negative groups that are related to such. YOU being one of them. when i think of "chevy," think of "bowtie," and then i think of "neat and stylish." every ford fan i have ever met was rude, undeserving, had a low IQ, and more. you are not helping. plus think of the emblems. ford-oval-minus sign. chevy-bowtie-plus. even there :P

[catfood440]

Only Positive Side To Living In Dearborn. I Get To See The Next Gen Mustangs Without The Zebra Cover! Its Gonna Be A Wonderful Summer When One Of These Babies Pull Up!

[mda21996]

@TheNValenti thats cuz its all coverd up dipshit

[CoLaKi1992]

they were wrong about everything they said hahaha

[CivicD]

death race FTW!!!!!

[04stangfan]

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