Catch a Glimpse of the 2010 Mustang: Week 2
In keeping with the more dynamic and aggressive exterior, the 2010 Mustang’s all-new interior is an equally powerful design with world-class craftsmanship and materials. “The double-brow design is a critical part of Mustang interior DNA," says Robert Gelardi, senior designer. “But it's been modernized and integrated into a one-piece, dramatically sculptured instrument panel, executed with the highest levels of fit and finish."
"Hard-plastic instrument panels are a thing of the past," adds Gary Morales, design manager. "The 2010 Mustang instrument panel is exquisitely crafted in soft seamless TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) skin, fully encompassing genuine aluminum trim. Every line, proportion and surface has been carefully optimized to create an exciting cohesive driving environment."
"The Mustang is about honest, real American muscle," says Jennifer Atanasovski, color and materials designer. "Therefore, silver paint was not acceptable - real aluminum with the soft IP and high quality leather was essential."
"Today's photo really shows the shape and sculpture we put in the design," says Gelardi. "The engine and transmission are the heart of the Mustang, so all the lines expand outward from this central nucleus of power: Notice the dramatic sweep of the aluminum panels, and how the exhaust-inspired air registers and fully circular gauges appear drilled into and precisely inset into the metal," he says.
"The world-class fit and finish, strong yet modern connection to Mustang heritage, and upgraded materials make this a standout interior," says chief designer Douglas Gaffka.
“We went down to the quarter and tenth of a millimeter to make sure everything was precisely executed,” said Gelardi. “That is the difference between ‘good enough’ and exceptional."
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