Limited-Edition Model Pays Tribute to Classic Movie, Iconic Car
Posted November 17, 2007 at 12:48 pm
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Ford announced the release of a limited-edition Mustang to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie Bullitt. Steve McQueen’s iconic nine-minute car chase though the streets of
The film is one of many reasons the Mustang holds a unique place in the hearts of consumers. Honoring this fact, the Mustang Bullitt website points out that the limited-edition comes in Dark Highland Green to match the exterior of the original. This distinctive color has appeared on only one other model, the 2001 Bullitt GT. The only other available color is the gloss black finish seen on the cars the hitmen drove in the chase scene. A specially-mastered DVD helped Ford engineers deliver an exhaust note to match the film.
The 2008 Mustang Bullitt incorporates the latest in Ford Racing Technology, as well. Beginning with a base Mustang GT, the car’s engineers tuned its 4.6L V8 up to 315 horsepower. They brought the live rear axle over from the Shelby GT500, which uses a tall 3.73:1 gear that makes the model quicker off the line. The stock GT’s shocks and struts were also swapped out for new units that increase balance and permit more aggressive driving, for those who want to channel their inner Steve McQueen. With a production run of 7,700 vehicles, this limited-edition model will be available in January of 2008.
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Paul says (July 3, 2008 at 10:42 am):
I brought my bullitt back in March #3155. It has 300 miles so far. Anyone notice surface rust on their exhaust sytems? I thought the exhaust was to be stainless steel one? Also, does the exhaust sytem get better sounding with the more miles u put on her? So, it seem the same as my 05 GT was!!!
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Ken K says (July 2, 2008 at 1:11 pm):
I bouth the bullitt in March, love the car. Has anyone put a supercharger on their's or anyone know anything about changeing the chip for a little more power Thanks
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Matt says (July 1, 2008 at 10:09 pm):
I have had my Bullitt since June 2, and have loved every mile I have put on it. FYI, it is #2865!! Heads turn everywhere I go, and have only seen one other one on the road. I found out about a car show on 6/20/08 at 4 in afternoon, entered car in a car show the next morning and never did get it as clean as I should have, but took 3rd place and had an automatic 2 point deduction for no fire extinguisher. What an awesome first Mustang I bought....just writing this makes me want to go for a cruise.
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Chris says (June 28, 2008 at 1:32 am):
Didn't the original Bullitt have balls? What kind of pansy crap is 315 horsepower. That equates to about 250 at the wheels. Ford should at least mildy supercharge it and give buyers some real incentive. My 05 Procharged is putting 530 RWHP and makes this car look like something for little girls. Wake up Ford.
wesley says (July 1, 2008 at 2:04 pm):
I second the reply to horsepower comment. I think the reason Ford produced (with Shelby) a 500hp and 540hp mustang is so that people who wanted that kind of power in their Pony they could pay their money for it. The Bullitt, for me, represents the thrill I had as a 12 year old watching McQueen pilot his 68 Mustang GT 390 around San Francisco looking super cool. I promised myself that one day I'd own a car like the one I saw in the movie and Ford made that possible with the 08 Bullitt. I think for those of you who never saw the movie, you just don't get this. I don't some you ever will. Great job Ford on this edition of the Bullitt. I thoroughly enjoy mine.
Scott C says (June 30, 2008 at 6:31 pm):
Yes the original did, as does the 08/09. Here we go again with the horsepower thing. This car is a limited edition anniversary model of the original. It is not intended to be anything more. With it's engineering it is quicker then the original. It is 2008...not 1968. I don't care if it has 315 at the wheels, flywheel or in a magazine. This car is a great ride...great acceleration...great trans...excellent/excellent handling and an awesome exhaust note in keeping with the movie. If I wanted 500 hp I would have bought the GT500 for $75,000. If I smoke my tires in a burnout is the smoke any different then your 530hp car.....if I go 150mph in my Bullitt does it feel any different then 150 in yours....so you get there a few seconds sooner...big deal. Tell me where you can go other than a track to experience the difference in the HP so many speak of. I am never going to hit 200mph unless someone can gaurantee that no deer or vehicle is coming in front of me much less the police citing me for wreckless driving and throwing me in the can...That being said I might tweak the #1144 Bullitt I own with a supercharger .....because I can, but that is no reflection on FORD and what they have produced in the Bullitt. Not every car they produce can have 500 hp like the red with white stripe GT 500 or the blue with white stripe GT 500 or the white w/ blue stripe or the black w/white stripe GT 500. You want a GT 500...buy it....you want a KR...buy it....you want a Bullitt....buy it.....but always remember....you think you got the fastest,baddest car.....just blink your eyes and there will be a car that will be looking at you in the rear view mirror. It might not even be made in this country! The DARK HIGHLAND GREEN BULLITT is the best look in a car as I have seen in years and the heads that turn prove it....
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R. V. KEENE says (June 26, 2008 at 7:50 pm):
FUN FUN FUN, MY WIFE LOVES IT! I FIRST SAW THE MOVIE BULLITT AT THE WAIKIKI THEATER IN FEBRUARY 1969 WHEN I WAS 14 YEARS OLD ON VACATION WITH MY MOM AND DAD. I WATCHED IT THREE TIMES, BECAUSE OF THE CHASE SEEN! WHAT A COOL CAR! THE WIFE AND I WENT FOR ICE CREAM LAST NIGHT, AND I SAID, LETS GO LOOK AT THE NEW MUSTANGS . THE REST IS HISTORY. LEFT THE DEALER AT 12:15 AM WITH A BULLITT .
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jjim parenti says (June 25, 2008 at 9:21 pm):
Love the car, have had #4505 for about a month, 2100 miles and it just runs like a dream....had an 06 gt and there is just no comparison. thanks ford, have only seen one other bullitt on the road so far.
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Todd says (June 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm):
Bought #4858 a month ago, and I am in love!!! This is by far the best of the three Mustangs I have owned. This one has found a permanent home!
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Sean says (June 23, 2008 at 8:44 pm):
I am a proud owner of Bullitt #3964.....She is my garage queen....I love her and have only about 200 miles on her....i got her in April....this is THE BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!!
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w. moncayo says (June 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm):
is 87 octane gas recommended by Ford for the bullitt?
Bryan Cassiday says (June 23, 2008 at 11:32 pm):
The 2008 Mustang manual recommends 91 octane gas for the Bullitt, but it will run on 87 octane without damaging the engine. From my own personal experience, I believe my Bullitt runs better on 91 octane. I can't believe this car hasn't sold out yet.
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Bill B says (June 20, 2008 at 1:37 pm):
When will Ford dealer reps begin the manual allocation of the 2,100 production run for 09? My dealer has my deposit but no one knows when I can order the champagne!
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Barb says (June 19, 2008 at 8:07 pm):
Wow!! I was perfectly happy with my 2005 until I received the e-mail from Ford showing the Bullitt. Don't know if there are any left or not (will have to check). I could just die happy if I owned one!!!
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gary sizemore says (June 15, 2008 at 5:24 pm):
owner of #3588, i've been getting more and more comments at "red lites" about what a great car. i think the magazine coverage has gotten the attention up. and the guy who said he got the car for 25,000. stop dreaming and wake up. thanks ford for building this one.
Todd says (June 25, 2008 at 4:13 pm):
25,000? I agree, someone is dreaming. I got mine at Ford Employee Discount cost and it was still 27,400. I have read on other posts of people paying as much as 4,000 over sticker for these cars, so I know I got a great deal!
hawleywood1 says (June 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm):
What is red lites? where can I find the forum or site. Thank you.
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Ken S. says (June 15, 2008 at 12:08 am):
We'll see...if the Camaro ever gets here....
Nate says (June 17, 2008 at 6:15 am):
exactly...
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Tom says (June 12, 2008 at 9:41 am):
I bought my Bullitt 2249 in February 08 from a dealer in Springfield VA. It performs well and looks great. I have less than 700 miles on it and have recently noticed an annoying bird-chirping sound coming from the driver's side of the car, which I suspect is either a bad bearing or ball-joint. It gets progressively louder the longer I drive, suggesting that heat exacerbates the problem. I am curious to know if anyone else has experienced this.
For gripes - what's with the air-pump for a spare tire and the blinker signal "sound" (tacky)!... And I never got the Bullitt DVD, which I understand was supposed to come with the car.
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