2010 Ford Mustang
Fifth generation · S197 2005–2014
The S197, whose retro styling revived 1960s-fastback cues, produced 2005–2014.
The 2010 model year
Overview
The mid-cycle facelift ("S197 II") sharpened the styling — new powerdome hood, restyled headlamps with integrated turn signals, three-lens sequential LED taillamps, and a more chiseled body. The GT's 4.6 3-valve V8 climbed to 315 hp, and the GT500 jumped to 540 hp. The base 4.0 V6 (210 hp) carried over for one last year before being replaced.
Specifications
- Engines
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- 4.0 Cologne V6 210 hp
- 4.6 3-valve SOHC V8 (GT) 315 hp
- 5.4 supercharged DOHC V8 (Shelby GT500) 540 hp
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual (V6 / GT), 5-speed automatic, Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual (GT500)
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Dimensions
- Wheelbase 107.1 in · Length 188.1 in · Width 73.9 in · Height 55.6 in (coupe)
- Base price
- $21,395 (V6 coupe) ≈$30,800 today (inflation-adjusted) Original MSRP adjusted for inflation (CPI, 2024); not the car's current market/collector value. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U (U.S. city average, all items), annual average.
- Production
- 73,716 (U.S. build)
Year over year
What changed
- Mid-cycle facelift: new sheetmetal, powerdome hood, restyled lamps, sequential LED taillights.
- GT 4.6 3-valve V8 raised from 300 hp to 315 hp.
- Shelby GT500 raised from 500 hp to 540 hp.
- Last year for the 4.0 V6 (replaced by the 3.7 in 2011).
- Interior upgraded with better materials and available SYNC.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- The 4.6 3-valve V8 keeps its cam-phaser and spark-plug service notes.
- GT500's 5.4 (still iron-block this year) runs hot under boost — cooling upgrades remain common.
Worth knowing
Notable
- First facelift of the S197 — a cleaner, more aggressive look.
- GT500 gained track-focused options as the SVT car matured.
Famous variants this year
Sources
Other Fifth generation years
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