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The first production 2010 ROUSH Mustangs have begun to roll off the line in Livonia, MI. The new generation ROUSH Mustang was revealed in March and made its first public appearance at the Mustang 45th Anniversary Celebration in Birmingham, AL last month.

The first production ROUSH Mustang is a Grabber Blue 427R coupe which carried serial number 10-001. It was built for Lance Cunningham Ford in Knoxville, TN. So of you want that car, you have better get on the phone if it has not been sold already.

The second ROUSH 2010 Mustang is a Torch Red Stage 1 convertible, serial number 10-002. This car pictured here made its appearance at the MCA Mustang bash in Birmingham. After the show it went home to Town & Country Ford in Bessemer, AL. The other car on display at the show was a Black 2010 ROUSH 427R coupe, serial number 10-003. This car also heads to Town & Country Ford.

LIVONIA, Mich. – Before a crowd of enthusiastic fans holding their breath, and media with cameras focused and ready, Jack Roush unveiled the new ROUSH® 2010 Mustang, the fifth generation high-performance pony car to bear his name. The debut took place at the Livonia, Mich., vehicle assembly plant, just yards away from where the new ROUSH® 2010 Mustangs will be built when production begins in early April.

"This is a very exciting day for me and for ROUSH® Performance," Jack Roush said. "The very first ROUSH Mustang was built in 1994 and we have come a long way since that day in terms of performance, styling, and handling. And, this ROUSH® 2010 Mustang is a prime example of our results-oriented program team working together under a tight deadline to be as close to the Ford factory Job One launch as possible."

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19, 2009 - The fast, fun and affordable legacy that has defined America's favorite muscle car for nearly a half century lives on in the new 2010 Ford Mustang, which incorporates an expert blend of design leadership, performance and technology at an exceptional value.

"More than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world's most beloved automotive and cultural icons," said Ken Czubay, Ford's vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing. "Making sure this modern legend lives up to their expectations has been our driving force to create the best Mustang ever. Not only is this the best Mustang ever, it's also the best bang for the buck for our customers."

Available this spring, the new Mustang features a new exterior and interior design, upgraded materials and a long list of must-have technologies and standard safety equipment - such as Ford’s AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, all-speed traction control, anti-lock brakes and front and side air bags - for an affordable starting price of $20,995 (excluding destination and delivery) for the V-6 coupe and $25,995 for the convertible. The V-8 powered GT coupe base price is $27,995; the GT convertible starts at $32,995. The Shelby GT500 Coupe has a MSRP of $46,325, while the GT500 Convertible starts at $51,225.

Contenders Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger sport base sticker prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,600 more than Mustang.

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 1, 2009 – The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.

"The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford's continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.  "In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway."

"We're proud of the many enhancements that were developed jointly by the Ford and Shelby Automobiles team last year that we've now incorporated into the new 2010 Shelby GT500," said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles.  "Building on what we learned to create the Shelby GT500KR, this new car offers a great combination of power, handling and braking.  It is truly a special car that is a great deal of fun to drive."

Ford's Special Vehicle Team used the gains made on the 40th anniversary edition Shelby GT500KR "King of the Road" Mustangs as the performance starting point and built from there. The design team, with a nod to the original Shelby Cobras from the 1960s, takes those design cues even further with nuanced improvements in both the coupe and convertible, each of which boasts a more-refined interior.

"Working together on the KR, the Ford and Shelby teams developed new systems to continually improve the iconic Mustang," stated Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles.  "Those lessons learned are incorporated into the 2010 Shelby GT500.  This approach will help maintain Mustang's leadership position at the front of the pack and make the ownership experience even more enjoyable." 

"The muscle car segment is becoming even more competitive," said Jamal Hameedi, chief nameplate engineer for SVT.  "We need to uphold the Mustang badge with honor, the Shelby badge with honor and most importantly the Ford badge with honor.  The 2010 GT500 is the car that will do all of that."

Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars have announced their lineup of ultra-high performance Mustangs based off the new 2010 Mustang GT design.  The 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs as they are called will feature among other things a SMS supercharged 4.6L engine with horsepower ratings from 475 to over 650.

The SMS 460 Mustangs will be fully certified and street legal featuring extensive upgrades and performance innovations, including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components.  Other features on all SMS 460 Mustangs include unique badges, grapics, upgraded drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior enhancements.