It has to be said that Ford did a grand job designing the new Mustang, and in many ways, the Bullitt slams that home to you. It doesn't need a flashy rear spoiler. It doesn't need any go-fast striping. Heck, it doesn't even need the famous pony emblem on the front honeycomb grille! (The car in the film didn't have one, so Ford didn't put one on the Bullitt).
I tell you, this car sits there on its retro-looking magnesium wheels just lusting and drooling for the open road.
Of course, looks play an important role in this vehicle, but that doesn't mean that it's a pushover in the power department.
The Bullitt boasts a reworked 4.6L V8 which delivers 315hp, and 325lb/ft of torque. Add to this a slick 5 speed manual gearbox, and a unique 3.73:1 rear end, and we're talking a Bullitt which goes, well, like a Bullitt. Yes, I think that's a fair description!
Ford's Racing Technology Group put plenty of work and expertise into the vehicle, and because of that, a specially designed tower brace under the hood, not only helps with additional torsional and lateral stiffness, but also holds the vehicle's limited identification number.
The Bullitt also sports some unique cast-aluminum Euroflange wheels, specifically designed to reflect a modern interpretation of the original rims on the film car. The outer edges of these are bright machined, and the brake calipers, which now hold more aggressive pads, are color coded to match the wheels. P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force tires complete the look and supply amazing grip to the vehicle.
Whilst sitting in the car, you get a feeling of a real no-nonsense muscle machine. Some might term it rather plain inside for a vehicle which costs around the $40k mark after a few options have been thrown in, but the original muscle cars were pretty plain themselves, if you remember. The originals weren't about comfort and luxury, but rather about menacing looks and awesome power. I think that Ford did the right thing in keeping the interior black with just a few shiney bits as it adds to the true retro feel of the vehicle.
For me, one of the most impressive parts on the Bullitt has to be the exhaust system. Ford's Racing Department spent a lot of time watching and particularly listening, to the original movie (it was a tough job but somebody had to do it). They did this in order to almost perfectly replicate the sound of the original film car, and honestly, they did a truly amazing job. The roar emanating from the two big fat tailpipes is so sweet that you're tempted to hold the Bullitt in gear for longer each change-up just to hear the wondrous sounds.
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| P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force tires complete the look and supply amazing grip to the vehicle. |
I tell you, this car sits there on its retro-looking magnesium wheels just lusting and drooling for the open road.
Of course, looks play an important role in this vehicle, but that doesn't mean that it's a pushover in the power department.
The Bullitt boasts a reworked 4.6L V8 which delivers 315hp, and 325lb/ft of torque. Add to this a slick 5 speed manual gearbox, and a unique 3.73:1 rear end, and we're talking a Bullitt which goes, well, like a Bullitt. Yes, I think that's a fair description!
Ford's Racing Technology Group put plenty of work and expertise into the vehicle, and because of that, a specially designed tower brace under the hood, not only helps with additional torsional and lateral stiffness, but also holds the vehicle's limited identification number.
The Bullitt also sports some unique cast-aluminum Euroflange wheels, specifically designed to reflect a modern interpretation of the original rims on the film car. The outer edges of these are bright machined, and the brake calipers, which now hold more aggressive pads, are color coded to match the wheels. P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force tires complete the look and supply amazing grip to the vehicle.
Whilst sitting in the car, you get a feeling of a real no-nonsense muscle machine. Some might term it rather plain inside for a vehicle which costs around the $40k mark after a few options have been thrown in, but the original muscle cars were pretty plain themselves, if you remember. The originals weren't about comfort and luxury, but rather about menacing looks and awesome power. I think that Ford did the right thing in keeping the interior black with just a few shiney bits as it adds to the true retro feel of the vehicle.
For me, one of the most impressive parts on the Bullitt has to be the exhaust system. Ford's Racing Department spent a lot of time watching and particularly listening, to the original movie (it was a tough job but somebody had to do it). They did this in order to almost perfectly replicate the sound of the original film car, and honestly, they did a truly amazing job. The roar emanating from the two big fat tailpipes is so sweet that you're tempted to hold the Bullitt in gear for longer each change-up just to hear the wondrous sounds.
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| Ford did the right thing in keeping the interior black with just a few shiney bits as it adds to the true retro feel of the vehicle. |