Designers Comments on 2010 Design
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Designers Comments on 2010 Design
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n the next coming weeks, the story of the 2010 Mustang will unfold at www.the2010mustang.com. Leading up to the car’s reveal at the LA Auto Show, Mustang enthusiasts will get a sneak peek each week at various design elements of the 2010 Mustang. Since creating the pony car segment 45 years ago, Mustang has withstood the test of time, as competitors have come and gone, leading the way and the 2010 model writes the next chapter in an even more muscular way.
Catch a Glimpse of the 2010 Mustang: Week 1
It all begins at the grille. Mustang chief designer Douglas Gaffka explains that this week’s reveal image provides not just a glimpse of the upcoming pony car, but it hints at the design philosophy behind the 2010 Mustang.
“The new Mustang will be a distinct presence on the road,” said Gaffka. “Everything flows from the shark-nose front; it sets up the direction and tension of all the surfaces. It’s even more aggressive than before- it’s a modern interpretation of the strong Mustang lineage.”
Senior designer Robert Gelardi echoes, “Every element on this car, including the leading edge, is a cohesive, connected part of this new chapter in Mustang DNA. Both the exterior and interior are modern and dynamic, yet you’ll recognize the Mustang’s strong bloodline.”
Strong, dynamic lines and sinuous sculptural wheel arches give the impression that the 2010 Mustang is ready to strike. “The sheetmetal is taut and strong, like an Olympic runner ready to take off,” added exterior design manager George Saridakis. “The resulting shapes communicate movement and energy.”
But the overall shape is only part of the next chapter in the Mustang story. Every detail, no matter how small, was executed with world-class design and craftsmanship. “Both the interior and exterior are full of precise, jeweled details,” says design manager Gary Morales. “Whether it’s the headlamps, badging and wheels outside, or the gauges, steering wheel and air registers inside, you’ll see the care and quality that went into the design,” adds Gelardi.
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n the next coming weeks, the story of the 2010 Mustang will unfold at www.the2010mustang.com. Leading up to the car’s reveal at the LA Auto Show, Mustang enthusiasts will get a sneak peek each week at various design elements of the 2010 Mustang. Since creating the pony car segment 45 years ago, Mustang has withstood the test of time, as competitors have come and gone, leading the way and the 2010 model writes the next chapter in an even more muscular way.
Catch a Glimpse of the 2010 Mustang: Week 1
It all begins at the grille. Mustang chief designer Douglas Gaffka explains that this week’s reveal image provides not just a glimpse of the upcoming pony car, but it hints at the design philosophy behind the 2010 Mustang.
“The new Mustang will be a distinct presence on the road,” said Gaffka. “Everything flows from the shark-nose front; it sets up the direction and tension of all the surfaces. It’s even more aggressive than before- it’s a modern interpretation of the strong Mustang lineage.”
Senior designer Robert Gelardi echoes, “Every element on this car, including the leading edge, is a cohesive, connected part of this new chapter in Mustang DNA. Both the exterior and interior are modern and dynamic, yet you’ll recognize the Mustang’s strong bloodline.”
Strong, dynamic lines and sinuous sculptural wheel arches give the impression that the 2010 Mustang is ready to strike. “The sheetmetal is taut and strong, like an Olympic runner ready to take off,” added exterior design manager George Saridakis. “The resulting shapes communicate movement and energy.”
But the overall shape is only part of the next chapter in the Mustang story. Every detail, no matter how small, was executed with world-class design and craftsmanship. “Both the interior and exterior are full of precise, jeweled details,” says design manager Gary Morales. “Whether it’s the headlamps, badging and wheels outside, or the gauges, steering wheel and air registers inside, you’ll see the care and quality that went into the design,” adds Gelardi.
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The 2010 designers appear to be:
Chief Designer Doug Gaffka
Design Manager George Saridakis, from Shelby GR-1 concept:
Senior designer Robert Gelardi, from AV8R and Lincoln MKS
And Design Manager Gary Morales ( no pic found )
Chief Designer Doug Gaffka
Design Manager George Saridakis, from Shelby GR-1 concept:
Senior designer Robert Gelardi, from AV8R and Lincoln MKS
And Design Manager Gary Morales ( no pic found )
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Yeah and the concept for the 05 was done AFTER the design was completed. (and by a different Ford design team in a different city)
But who's to say that Guigiaro wasn't shown the 2005/2010 and told to create a concept based on those.....
But who's to say that Guigiaro wasn't shown the 2005/2010 and told to create a concept based on those.....
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Which the Guigiaro had an influence on the 2010?
It wouldn't have, the design was done before Guigiaro did his.
It would have been the other way around.... Guigiaro was shown the 2010 or parts of...and took that to design his concept.
It wouldn't have, the design was done before Guigiaro did his.
It would have been the other way around.... Guigiaro was shown the 2010 or parts of...and took that to design his concept.
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Good work, TopNotch.
Whilst I appreciate everyone's comments (yes, the 2010 was supposedly signed off and Giugiaro saw it before designing his concept). Just think of this as a nice little timeline
Whilst I appreciate everyone's comments (yes, the 2010 was supposedly signed off and Giugiaro saw it before designing his concept). Just think of this as a nice little timeline
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n the next coming weeks, the story of the 2010 Mustang will unfold at www.the2010mustang.com. Leading up to the car’s reveal at the LA Auto Show, Mustang enthusiasts will get a sneak peek each week at various design elements of the 2010 Mustang. Since creating the pony car segment 45 years ago, Mustang has withstood the test of time, as competitors have come and gone, leading the way and the 2010 model writes the next chapter in an even more muscular way.
Catch a Glimpse of the 2010 Mustang: Week 1
It all begins at the grille. Mustang chief designer Douglas Gaffka explains that this week’s reveal image provides not just a glimpse of the upcoming pony car, but it hints at the design philosophy behind the 2010 Mustang.
“The new Mustang will be a distinct presence on the road,” said Gaffka. “Everything flows from the shark-nose front; it sets up the direction and tension of all the surfaces. It’s even more aggressive than before- it’s a modern interpretation of the strong Mustang lineage.”
Senior designer Robert Gelardi echoes, “Every element on this car, including the leading edge, is a cohesive, connected part of this new chapter in Mustang DNA. Both the exterior and interior are modern and dynamic, yet you’ll recognize the Mustang’s strong bloodline.”
Strong, dynamic lines and sinuous sculptural wheel arches give the impression that the 2010 Mustang is ready to strike. “The sheetmetal is taut and strong, like an Olympic runner ready to take off,” added exterior design manager George Saridakis. “The resulting shapes communicate movement and energy.”
But the overall shape is only part of the next chapter in the Mustang story. Every detail, no matter how small, was executed with world-class design and craftsmanship. “Both the interior and exterior are full of precise, jeweled details,” says design manager Gary Morales. “Whether it’s the headlamps, badging and wheels outside, or the gauges, steering wheel and air registers inside, you’ll see the care and quality that went into the design,” adds Gelardi.
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n the next coming weeks, the story of the 2010 Mustang will unfold at www.the2010mustang.com. Leading up to the car’s reveal at the LA Auto Show, Mustang enthusiasts will get a sneak peek each week at various design elements of the 2010 Mustang. Since creating the pony car segment 45 years ago, Mustang has withstood the test of time, as competitors have come and gone, leading the way and the 2010 model writes the next chapter in an even more muscular way.
Catch a Glimpse of the 2010 Mustang: Week 1
It all begins at the grille. Mustang chief designer Douglas Gaffka explains that this week’s reveal image provides not just a glimpse of the upcoming pony car, but it hints at the design philosophy behind the 2010 Mustang.
“The new Mustang will be a distinct presence on the road,” said Gaffka. “Everything flows from the shark-nose front; it sets up the direction and tension of all the surfaces. It’s even more aggressive than before- it’s a modern interpretation of the strong Mustang lineage.”
Senior designer Robert Gelardi echoes, “Every element on this car, including the leading edge, is a cohesive, connected part of this new chapter in Mustang DNA. Both the exterior and interior are modern and dynamic, yet you’ll recognize the Mustang’s strong bloodline.”
Strong, dynamic lines and sinuous sculptural wheel arches give the impression that the 2010 Mustang is ready to strike. “The sheetmetal is taut and strong, like an Olympic runner ready to take off,” added exterior design manager George Saridakis. “The resulting shapes communicate movement and energy.”
But the overall shape is only part of the next chapter in the Mustang story. Every detail, no matter how small, was executed with world-class design and craftsmanship. “Both the interior and exterior are full of precise, jeweled details,” says design manager Gary Morales. “Whether it’s the headlamps, badging and wheels outside, or the gauges, steering wheel and air registers inside, you’ll see the care and quality that went into the design,” adds Gelardi.
Gag!!! Just give us a clean Mustang (without the antenna stalk, without the faux gas cap, without MyColor, without nav systems, without a pregnant steering wheel, and without those nasty chrome-rimmed front turnsignals) with plentiful peformance options and you can keep the haute couture dialog (Is "haute couture" French for "horse****"?)...
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Hey Eights I think you want something to the effect of a 5.0LX.
I'm kinda in the middle as far as the car having more high tech goodies and flashy looks. I like clean and understated too, kinda like the last gen SVT Cobras compared to the Mach1 or GT. Yet I find the current Mustang GT more attractive than the Bullitt.
I'm kinda in the middle as far as the car having more high tech goodies and flashy looks. I like clean and understated too, kinda like the last gen SVT Cobras compared to the Mach1 or GT. Yet I find the current Mustang GT more attractive than the Bullitt.
I'm such a tech geek that I can't make my mind up between simplicity with beauty and styling with tech.
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God I hate designer barf! "...distinct presence on the road...", "...direction and tension...", "...strong dynamic lines and sinuous sculptural...", "...precise, jeweled details..." yada yada yada...
Gag!!! Just give us a clean Mustang (without the antenna stalk, without the faux gas cap, without MyColor, without nav systems, without a pregnant steering wheel, and without those nasty chrome-rimmed front turnsignals) with plentiful peformance options and you can keep the haute couture dialog (Is "haute couture" French for "horse****"?)...
Greg "Eights" Ates
Gag!!! Just give us a clean Mustang (without the antenna stalk, without the faux gas cap, without MyColor, without nav systems, without a pregnant steering wheel, and without those nasty chrome-rimmed front turnsignals) with plentiful peformance options and you can keep the haute couture dialog (Is "haute couture" French for "horse****"?)...
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Second, if these designers didn't care so much about these little details, the car wouldn't be as good as it gets. At the domestic automakers at least, the design team are the car enthusiasts- they just want to make a kick *** car- but they don't get carte blanche ( french for free reign ) to do whatever they want. They don't control the money, they don't get to decide what components get to be changed or not, and they certainly don't have any control over the powertrains or performance. They were told- you get to change x, y, and z and you get this much $$.
I called my friend, he said they fought like hell to get the antenna moved off the front fender- it wasn't in the original budget. Putting it in the window would mean a new window, and we all know the greenhouse is carryover. The steering wheel rim and spokes are new, but the round airbag is the same, otherwise they'd have to do new airbag tests- not in the budget either. He said they fought to get a nicer, metal engraved badge to replace to the cheap flaky one in today's car. MyColor and nav are optional, you don't have to get them, but many customers do want them. He also said the rear gas cap must be there, its the official Ford bagde on the car, otherwise, you'd have a huge stinking blue oval like an F150 or a Flex. If you don't like the badge, you will probably be able to get an aftermarket blackout panel like today.
I know how tough it is to get a good design through all the red tape and make sure attention is paid to the details so it isn't built like junk or made out of crappy materials. Considering this is pretty much a re-skin of the current car, I think they did a good job. Keep in mind the interior was not re-done in the change from 94-98 to 99-04, and neither was the engine new. So I think we're getting a whole lot more with the 2010-11
BTW, haute means "high" in french.
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He said they fought to get a nicer, metal engraved badge to replace to the cheap flaky one in today's car. MyColor and nav are optional, you don't have to get them, but many customers do want them. He also said the rear gas cap must be there, its the official Ford bagde on the car, otherwise, you'd have a huge stinking blue oval like an F150 or a Flex. If you don't like the badge, you will probably be able to get an aftermarket blackout panel like today.
