Bold Moves: Ford limits production of 2009 Mustang to 45,000 units

[David Burkart]

Ford has done a lot to promote the Mustang nameplate in the past few years. From movie appearances to men’s fragrances, the company has done a pretty good job of keeping the popular pony car on the tip of America’s tongue.

But the company’s latest stunt is not just fluff. The folks in Dearborn have announced that they’ll only produce a limited run of the 2009 Ford Mustang, 45,000 units to be exact.

Hmm, a special 45th anniversary present?

The move is a good one for the company and consumers. Ford can’t afford to mark down thousands of unsold ‘09s next year, and they’ve correctly gauged the shift in enthusiasm from the ‘09 after the stellar reviews the 2010 Mustang spy photos and videos are receiving.

Aside from the crazy collectors who will purchase out of sheer enthusiasm (we applaud you!), most will wait until 2010 to flock to dealerships, when the new Mustang is released.

To put things in perspective, Ford sold 130,000 Mustangs last year, so this is a significant reduction. But the company is smart to follow gut instinct instead of following market trends.

Either way, we’re excited for the years to come for the Ford Mustang.

Check out some shots of the 2009 Ford Mustang from Jalopnik in the reply below and be sure to hit up our forums!

[David Burkart]

Check out the thumbnails of the 2009 Ford Mustang below. Enjoy.

[Photo Credit] Jalopnik.com

[bromhead]

With the gas lunacy etc will there even be a gt in the future,between downsizing of auto companies as ford has done and the others cutting back product lines,,has anyone actualy seen the new camaro,challenger in a showroom?

[Delicious05]

brom,

havent seen the camaro/challenger...but isnt there going to be a 5.0l in the '10? not sure if thats the GT, but it looks like the downsizing of the big 3 is having an effect on that

just my 2cents

[4 CRUZEN]

Originally Posted by bromhead

With the gas lunacy etc will there even be a gt in the future,between downsizing of auto companies as ford has done and the others cutting back product lines,,has anyone actualy seen the new camaro,challenger in a showroom?

Saw many truckloads (8-10) of Challengers in the London Ontario region heading for the US border. The Hemi Orange is certainly an attention getter.

[SUCKER]

Originally Posted by 4 CRUZEN

Saw many truckloads (8-10) of Challengers in the London Ontario region heading for the US border. The Hemi Orange is certainly an attention getter.

should've hijacked the truck to prevent them from hittin the streets!! the mustang's gotta win this battle lol

[4 CRUZEN]

Originally Posted by SUCKER

should've hijacked the truck to prevent them from hittin the streets!! the mustang's gotta win this battle lol

Hate to say it but once the Camero's and Challengers start blowing the wheels off the Mustangs for lack of power Ford loses. Doesn't look like they will pursue any big changes in horsepower or performance anytime soon?????

[pony_pReDaToR]

Originally Posted by 4 CRUZEN

Hate to say it but once the Camero's and Challengers start blowing the wheels off the Mustangs for lack of power Ford loses. Doesn't look like they will pursue any big changes in horsepower or performance anytime soon?????

im confused. won't the 5.0L put us back in competition w/ them??

[4 CRUZEN]

Originally Posted by pony_pReDaToR

im confused. won't the 5.0L put us back in competition w/ them??

I am not 100% positive but it looks like that entire engine program has been put on hold. The 6.8 is not even going into the new trucks? Even still the 5.0 will not be able to compete with the LS's going into the Camero or the 5.8 Hemi's I wouldn't think unless they are leaving it up to the aftermarket people to boost up the power?

[pony_pReDaToR]

Originally Posted by 4 CRUZEN

I am not 100% positive but it looks like that entire engine program has been put on hold.

sure you're not thinking bout the boss program?

Even still the 5.0 will not be able to compete with the LS's going into the Camero or the 5.8 Hemi's

ah- forgot about those figures....ouch! that's gunna hurt...