2008 Bullitt Mustang
This isn’t breaking news, but this website didn’t exist when the car was presented… so here it is now.
Ford has released a Bullitt version of the Mustang, complete with the Dark Highland Green paint job, Bullitt emblems on faux fuel cap, steering wheel and engine, Euro-Flange rims and souped-up performances.
Here’s an extract from the press release (source: Jalopnik):
“* More horses: Featuring the latest in Ford Racing Technology, Bullitt’s 4.6-liter V-8 delivers 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.
* Sport-tuned: Modified chassis and suspension improves an already competent and capable chassis to deliver the most balanced Mustang ever.
* Film-inspired: Dark Highland Green exterior paint calls back the original movie car; while a specially mastered DVD helped Ford engineers deliver an exhaust note that matches the film.
* Mustang magic: Bullitt is the latest in a line of special editions that keep Mustang news fresh. Plus, it delivers on the Mustang tradition of unique products that fit customers’ individual preferences: a steed for every need.
* Bottom line: Bullitt carries on the Mustang tradition of affordable performance with a $31,075 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). A limited production run of 7,700 units is planned.”
2008 is the 40th anniversary of the release of Bullitt on the silver screens, the movie who redefined car chases with Steve McQueen handling his 1968 pony at high speed, during seven minutes, in the streets of San Francisco.
The pictures provided by Ford look fantastic and the Mustang is closer than ever to the original (the fourth generation-based Bullitt Mustang wasn’t that good looking). That’s why I was a bit disappointed when I saw it in person at the L.A Autoshow last december. The car was just sitting there, poorly lit, with a little sign explaining why it was special. The Shelby GT 500 KR was grabbing all the looks, under the spotlights on a rotating display, mean and ready to terrorize the streets and the tracks.
The 2008 Bullitt Mustang at the L.A Autoshow.
The Mutang Shelby GT 500 KR.
