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11-07-2007, 09:47 PM
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more pics here
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-ford-mustang-bullitt/476436/
The latest edition of everyone's favorite green Mustang is back and this one won't be featured on AutoblogGreen. Just in time for the 40th anniversary of one of the quintessential cinematic car chases, the 2008 Mustang Bullitt is coming to a Ford showroom near you. As expected, the new Bullitt is available in the Highland Green of Steve McQueen's original, but it can also be had in black. The goal according to Mustang design chief Doug Gaffka was to provide a more restrained alternative to some of the more flamboyant 'Stangs while providing great overall performance.
On the outside, the Bullitt is the first of the current generation of S197 Mustangs to be devoid of a pony badge anywhere on the car. The plain black grille is encircled by a simple chrome trim ring. The 18" Bullitt wheels recall those on the original, but the brake calipers are now painted a dark grey so as not draw attention to themselves. A round faux gas cap on the trunk lid wears a Bullitt badge centered in a gun sight graphic. A similar badge adorns the center of the steering wheel. Unlike the last Bullitt, this one keeps its standard fuel filler door. Spoilers, wings, fake scoops and all other such puffery are thankfully banished from this Mustang.
On the inside, all Bullitts will be finished in black leather with an engine-turned metal applique spanning the dashboard. An aluminum ball sits on top of the shift lever while a thicker leather covered rim provides a better grip on the steering wheel.
The mechanicals get a variety of refinements from the Ford Racing catalog. The engine gets revised calibrations, new camshaft timing and a low restriction air cleaner. Those tweaks are enough to yield a slight bump in output to 315 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. To help transform that power into forward motion, the Bullitt gets the GT500's rear axle with a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. The suspension gets revised spring and damping rates along with a lowered rear ride height for improved handling.
Since the Bullitt will be built in strictly limited quantities, it of course has the obligatory serial number to indicate it's special status. Unlike most such vehicles, instead of putting the number plate on the dash, the Bullitt will have its cast aluminum strut tower brace emblazoned with the serial number. The serial numbers, by the way, will run from 0001 to 7700. After the Bullitt starts rolling off of the Flat Rock, MI assembly line sometime in the first quarter of 2008, Ford will ship 7,000 of them to dealers across the United States. A further 700 will get assigned to Canadian showrooms. Once those 7,700 cars are gone, that's it. There will be no 2009 Mustang Bullitt.
If a green Mustang with a bare grille appeals to you, U.S. dealers will start the bidding at $31,075. If past specials are anything to go by, the out the door price will likely include an extra financial incentive to the dealer to convince them that you are deserving. Stay tuned for our First Drive impression tomorrow direct from the streets of San Francisco.
more pics here
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-ford-mustang-bullitt/476436/
The latest edition of everyone's favorite green Mustang is back and this one won't be featured on AutoblogGreen. Just in time for the 40th anniversary of one of the quintessential cinematic car chases, the 2008 Mustang Bullitt is coming to a Ford showroom near you. As expected, the new Bullitt is available in the Highland Green of Steve McQueen's original, but it can also be had in black. The goal according to Mustang design chief Doug Gaffka was to provide a more restrained alternative to some of the more flamboyant 'Stangs while providing great overall performance.
On the outside, the Bullitt is the first of the current generation of S197 Mustangs to be devoid of a pony badge anywhere on the car. The plain black grille is encircled by a simple chrome trim ring. The 18" Bullitt wheels recall those on the original, but the brake calipers are now painted a dark grey so as not draw attention to themselves. A round faux gas cap on the trunk lid wears a Bullitt badge centered in a gun sight graphic. A similar badge adorns the center of the steering wheel. Unlike the last Bullitt, this one keeps its standard fuel filler door. Spoilers, wings, fake scoops and all other such puffery are thankfully banished from this Mustang.
On the inside, all Bullitts will be finished in black leather with an engine-turned metal applique spanning the dashboard. An aluminum ball sits on top of the shift lever while a thicker leather covered rim provides a better grip on the steering wheel.
The mechanicals get a variety of refinements from the Ford Racing catalog. The engine gets revised calibrations, new camshaft timing and a low restriction air cleaner. Those tweaks are enough to yield a slight bump in output to 315 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. To help transform that power into forward motion, the Bullitt gets the GT500's rear axle with a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. The suspension gets revised spring and damping rates along with a lowered rear ride height for improved handling.
Since the Bullitt will be built in strictly limited quantities, it of course has the obligatory serial number to indicate it's special status. Unlike most such vehicles, instead of putting the number plate on the dash, the Bullitt will have its cast aluminum strut tower brace emblazoned with the serial number. The serial numbers, by the way, will run from 0001 to 7700. After the Bullitt starts rolling off of the Flat Rock, MI assembly line sometime in the first quarter of 2008, Ford will ship 7,000 of them to dealers across the United States. A further 700 will get assigned to Canadian showrooms. Once those 7,700 cars are gone, that's it. There will be no 2009 Mustang Bullitt.
If a green Mustang with a bare grille appeals to you, U.S. dealers will start the bidding at $31,075. If past specials are anything to go by, the out the door price will likely include an extra financial incentive to the dealer to convince them that you are deserving. Stay tuned for our First Drive impression tomorrow direct from the streets of San Francisco.