Closer Look at the 2010 Mustang GT Track Pack option

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First thing on the list is the addition of a high-performance Summer tire, the 19-inch Pirelli P Zero P255/40ZR-19 to give the Mustang a little extra grip.  Then Ford added the  front and rear stabilizer bars from the 2009 Shelby GT500 suspension.  With the addition of the tires and stabalizers bar the struts and shocks had to be retuned.  Another option added to the package includes the 3.73 limited-slip rear with carbon fiber clutch plates.

"The 3.73 axle allows for a more-responsive Mustang, especially at mid-range speeds," says Tom Barnes, Vehicle Engineering Manager, 2010 Mustang. "The carbon-fiber plates allow a very robust architecture in terms of temperature and repeated hard driving on the track."

Also dual-piston front brake calipers and Performance Friction brake pads are included.  The Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Advance Trac were also retuned to compliment the new tires and brakes.

For me this package is a must if I was buying a 2010 Mustang GT.  For all the additional items for the $1,495 price it's well worth spending the money in my opinion.  Something tells me we will be seeing a lot of these optioned out Mustang GT's on the road so beware.  Below I have highlighted all the goodies the Track Pack has to offer.

2010 Mustang GT package highlights:

- 19-inch Pirelli P Zer0 tires

- Front and Rear Stabilizer bars from Shelby GT500

- Shocks and Struts retune

- 3.73 limited slip rear gear with carbon fiber clutch plates

- Dual-Piston front brake calipers

- Performance Friction brake pads (front and rear)

- ABS and AdvanceTrac retune

Also check out a previous post with video of Car and Driver who reviewed the Track Pack.

Press Release:

The 2010 Ford Mustang, now in dealer showrooms, builds on a proud, unbroken 45-year heritage of Fast, Fun and Affordable with an all-new exterior design, available cutting-edge technology and performance enhancements pioneered on Ford's extensive racing and special programs.

One hallmark of Mustang's enduring popularity is the opportunity to customize this American icon. Enthusiasts who have personalized and customized Mustangs range from legends, such as Carroll Shelby, to professional drivers to hobbyists who enjoy a weekend at the track.

For those customers interested in more-aggressive performance, an optional factory-installed Track Pack is available this summer for 2010 Ford Mustang GT coupes with manual transmission. Ford Racing's FR3 Handling Package also is available for those enthusiasts who want even more aggressive suspension tuning and can be installed in their garage or at a Ford dealer. Car and Driver magazine recently declared a 2010 Mustang equipped with a Track Pack the winner in a comparison test against the new Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, calling the body control of the Mustang with the Track Pack "astounding."

For decades, the Mustang has been the preeminent car in many forms of racing compiling victories and championships on road courses all over the world. In just the last few years Ford Racing's Mustang FR500C captured the European GT4 drivers championship (2007, 2008) and the Grand-AM KONI Challenge championship (2005, 2008).