The steering is competent, too. It feels direct, responsive, and offers a nice feedback from the road, although maybe not as clearly as before. How can you not have fun behind the wheel of this machine? It’s all geared for performance -- rewarding performance, I might add.

The brakes are decently sized, but a few extra millimeters would be appreciated for track use. The antilock braking system is ultra-effective and steps in at the right time.

The 2010 Ford Mustang GT retails for $36,999.

Competition
A year ago, there would not have been much to write here. Today, however, the muscle car segment is exploding, led by the return of two icons -- the Chevrolet Camaro 1SS ($36,999) and Dodge Challenger R/T ($34,995) -- and the addition of two comparable rivals -- the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 GT ($34,999) and Mazda RX-8 R3 ($41,995). The 2010 Ford Mustang GT retails for $36,999.

Wrap-up
The all-new Ford Mustang knows how to please all kinds of performance enthusiasts, from nostalgic fans to young technophiles. Comfort is no longer a problem; in fact, purists will argue that it has become too comfortable. Make no mistake, though: the Mustang is not a family car but a pure GT coupe -- comfortable on Sunday drives and fearless on Saturday track meets.






Photo Credit : Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert