The ford mustang bullit:
our second surprise in the geneva motorshow is the worldwide unvealing of the ford mustang bullit which is the third car to hold the name after the first car which appeared in the hit film bullit in 1968.
we know the car will come with a 5 litre v8 engine and we have seen its new look and redefined original 1968 highland green color.
The Bullitt’s 5.0-litre V8 is from the standard GT model, but upgrades push power and torque to 458bhp and 388lb ft respectively helping the car deliver a 163mph top speed. The extra performance has been liberated by allowing the engine to breathe more freely through a new induction system that features a GT350-spec intake manifold paired with upgraded throttle bodies. The engine’s ECU has also been remapped to make the most of the greater flow of fuel and air.
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A manual six gearbox rear wheel driving .Also part of the package are: heavy-duty front springs, a K-brace, a thicker rear anti-roll bar and Brembo brakes. The active valve performance exhaust – an option on the GT – has been specially tuned to deliver a deeper note that’s more akin to the original car’s.
The dark highland green paint finish and Torque Thrust 19-inch wheels – shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres – ape the 1968 Mustang Bullitt, while other design cues inspired by the original include the chrome-surrounded, black grille and windows. Badging has been kept to a minimum to maintain the minimalist design brief.
The interior also has subtle features echoing the car Steve McQueen drove. The white cue ball gear-knob is the most obvious addition, but buyers also get black leather seats with contrasting green stitching. The options list is fairly short, comprising Magneride suspension, a tech pack, Recaro seats and Shadow Black as an alternate paint finish.
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