2010 Ford Mustang pricing ? under $21K[SIZE=-1]
The ?10 Mustang prices compare well against reborn rivals Challenger ($21,820) and upcoming Camaro ($22,995), however those cross-town coupes pack a lot more punch. Where the Mustang brings 210 horsepower in the base car, the Challenger has 250 hp and the Camaro has 300. In fairness, the Mustang weighs significantly less, and the final judgment will come on the track.
The V8-powered Mustang GT coupe is priced at $27,995, with the convertible at $32,995. The V6 and GT models will be available again with a factory-installed glass roof option for $1,995.
The mighty, 540-horsepower Shelby Mustang GT500 coupe is priced at $46,325, with the convertible version at $51,225. As the price increase suggests, there are significant cosmetic and performance enhancements throughout with this low-production variants.
We have found the current Mustang GT to be fast and fun, though the V6 version isn?t as exciting and the engine is coarse. Without a new base engine, we?re not enthused about the base-model powertrain. However, we were critical of the current cheap interior, and the new model has an upgraded cockpit addressing some of its short comings. Without question, we look forward to testing the Mustang and the other potent pony cars, soon as we buy them.
Learn more about the 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby Mustang GT500 in our New Car Preview.
?Jeff Bartlett
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