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Car Of The Day: October 10, 2009; Maisto '10 Ford Mustang GT
Topic Started: Oct 9 2009, 11:40 PM (354 Views)
Celica Baby
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Today's car of the day is Maisto's 2010 Ford Mustang GT.

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A redesigned 2010 Ford Mustang was unveiled by the press at 12:01 AM EST on November 18, 2008, prior to the Los Angeles International Auto Show. As it has been hinted by Ford and other sources in the weeks running up to the unveiling, the 2010 Mustang is a revision of the 2005-2009 models, remaining on the D2C platform. The chief designer of the 2010 Mustang is Doug Gaffka, who was previously responsible for the 2008-2009 Bullitt and other Ford vehicles. The new Mustang's exterior is an evolution of 2005-2009 Mustang, being sculpted for a leaner, more muscular appearance and better aerodynamic performance (coefficient of drag has been reduced by 4% on V6 models and 7% on GT models). Specific changes to the exterior include a restyled Mustang emblem, a new headlight design with integrated turn signals, a prominent powerdome hood to complement the car's muscular exterior, and revised three-lens tailights with LEDs that blink in sequence for turn indication. Additionally, the 2010 Mustang GT uses smaller fog lights than the 2005-2009 models though they are still mounted in the car's grille. Fog lights on V6 models (apart of a revised Pony Package first introduced for 2006) are now mounted in the lower fascia below the grille. In all models, the radio antenna has been moved to the rear of the car and the lock for the trunk no longer features a keyhole on the trunk lid, substituting with a remote trunk release only. In spite of its changes, the 2010 Mustang's overall exterior dimensions are nearly identical to the 2005-2009 models.

The Mustang's stylistic evolution continues on into the interior with a revised design that features higher quality thermoplastic olefin surfaces, available real aluminium trim, and improved fit and finish. The intent behind the design of the interior was to get away from the linear nature of the previous Mustang, being sculpted in a way that would better reflect the Mustang's athletic exterior shapes and convey a sense of power and speed. Gary Morales, Design Manager for the 2010 Mustang, said about the attention to detail paid to the Mustang's new interior, "We never stopped at, 'Good enough.' We only stopped at 'right.'"

The 2010 Mustang continues to be equipped with a standard 4.0 L V6 mated to an also-standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic transmission. The V6 powertrains are unchanged from those used in 2005-2009 Mustangs. Though the 2010 Mustang retains a single exhaust outlet, the diameter of the tip has been increased one-half of an inch to three inches. The 2010 Mustang includes new spring rates and dampers to improve ride quality and control and Ford's AdvanceTrac traction and stability control system standard. Newly standard on the base Mustang are 17-inch painted aluminum wheels while 18-inch wheels continue to be optional (except for V8 models, where 18-inch wheels are mounted by default). Other new features and options for the 2010 Mustang include Ford SYNC, dual-zone automatic climate control, an updated navigation system with Sirius Travel Link, a capless fuel filler, a reverse camera system to aid in backing up, and an updated version of the V6 Pony Package.

Ford Sync is available on every trim level of the 2010 Mustang except the basic V6 coupe.

The 2010 Mustang was released in the spring of 2009.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_Ford_Mustang

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I just got to ride in one of these for the first time on Thursday while waiting for my car to be serviced. Not bad at all- the new interior (which, unfortunately, is missing from Maisto's replica) is the best thing to happen to the Mustang in more than 20 years. It's about time they got rid of the Fox era climate controls! The outside is still growing on me. I'm not a fan of what they did to the front end at all, and the rear trunklid (between the taillights) curves for no real reason and makes it look like the car's been rear-ended slightly. I do like the rear haunches, however, that harken back to the '60s models. What this model desperately needs (and will be getting in 2011) is more power to effectively compete with the Camaro and Challenger. The real car's the best all around car of the three, but the Camaro is killing everything else in straight line performance, and a great many Mustang fans drag race their cars. The Maisto captures the lines of the real car decently enough but a better detailed version is sure to be coming from GreenLight in the not too distant future.

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The 2010 Mustang GT builds on the standard Mustang's features with the addition of a more powerful version of the familiar 4.6 L V8 seen in 2005-2009 Mustang GTs. Being revised to specifications similar to that of the 2008-2009 Mustang Bullitt's version of the engine, the 2010 Mustang GT's V8 now offers 315 bhp (235 kW) @ 6000rpm and 325 lb·ft (441 N·m) of torque @ 4250rpm. However, the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions offered with the updated V8 continue unchanged from before. The size of the 2010 Mustang GT's dual exhaust tips has been increased by one-half of an inch to 3.5 inches while the exhaust note has been improved to enhance the sound of the V8.[23] Like the base V6-equipped Mustang, the 2010 Mustang GT includes new spring rates and dampers to improve ride quality and control. AdvanceTrac is also standard in the Mustang GT though a special Sport Mode setting is added for spirited driving. The 2010 Mustang GT comes with standard 18-inch wheels -- one inch greater than the previous Mustang GT's standard wheels -- while 19-inch wheels are a new option.

Newly available for the Mustang GT are two performance packages. The 3.73 Axle Package features higher performance front brake pads, a more aggressive 3.73:1 rear axle, and a recalibrated AdvanceTrac system. The Track Package features higher performance front and rear brake pads, stabilizer bars and rear lower control arms from the GT500, uniquely tuned shocks and struts, Pirelli summer tires (includes automatic upgrade to 19-inch wheels), a 3.73:1 rear axle with carbon plates in the differential, and a recalibrated AdvanceTrac system.


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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

The casting lines on this one are decent esp for the under 80 cent price tag. Look forward to seeing the one that GL hopefully releases. Hope it has a detailed Coyote V-8! :thumbup:
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James
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Mr.Bowtie
Hey I just bought one of these Friday afternoon at Dollarama.

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james_autos
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I think the Hotwheels is much nicer, and for only 19c more in the U.S, a much better buy.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I've grabbed a number of these. The paint looks thick and makes the casting's features look "soapy," but the car is pretty correct. Lack of interior is a drawback. The HW version lacks the distictive 2010 rear features and the front valance opening is incorrect, so I am only buying the Maisto for future projects. I'm sure this casting will look better once the paint istripped off and repainted and detailed.

Maisto also has a very nice 2010 convertible in 1/43, with a great interior, and I grabbed me one of those.
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
The lack of clear glazing and interiors is something Maisto can only get away with in regards to myself if there are NO other alternatives, like the BMW M6. There are other 2010 Mustangs out there, so there is no reason for me to purchase this.
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