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Four decades after hitting the big screen and redefining the on-screen car chase, the Ford Mustang Bullitt returns to the streets in 2008, blending the best Mustang ever with the latest Ford Racing technology. This modern classic delivers a balance of power and performance, thanks to special chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque that Bullitt delivers through its 4.6-liter V-8 engine.  The 2008 Bullitt arrives in dealers early next year, with a starting MSRP of $31,075 (including destination and delivery) and limited production of 7,700 units for the U.S. and Canada. Bullitt Chassis Delivers a Balance of Performance and ComfortFord engineers modified the 2008 Mustang Bullitt’s chassis and suspension to fine-tune handling and ensure the extra horsepower and torque from the 4.6-liter V-8 is put to good use. The  “The 2008 Mustang Bullitt delivers balanced performance,” said Paul Randle, chief engineer. “Comfort is not compromised for performance. Performance is on demand. You can easily take Bullitt from the track to the street and back onto the track with confidence.” Powered by Ford RacingBullitt packs firepower under the hood. The 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 delivers 315 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 325 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm.  Engine calipation is designed to increase throttle response for a snappier acceleration feel. The redline has been boosted by 250 rpm to 6,500, with top-end speed bumped to 151 miles-per-hour. Gears are selected via a Tremac 5-speed manual transmission, and the shifter is topped with a polished aluminum shift ball designed specifically for the 2008 Bullitt.  The system can sense, within a few seconds, what type of fuel is being injected into the motor and adjusts the spark to provide maximum torque at any given speed – and as much as 10 pounds-feet more between 1,000 and 4,000 rpm.Bullitt can run on either premium or regular fuel. Ford recommends premium fuel for optimum performance, but the adaptive spark ignition will adjust the spark to burn regular fuel without damaging the engine.  “We wanted to get the exhaust note as close to the original movie car as possible, so we based it on a digitally mastered DVD,” said Randle. “We wanted something that would rumble your heart, literally buzz you – and the Bullitt team delivered.” Capturing the Bullitt’s Undercover LookThe original 1968 Mustang’s stealth-like appearance wasn’t necessarily intentional. In typical Hollywood fashion, the movie crew removed all exterior badges and logos from the car – including the iconic pony badge on the grille.  The new Bullitt wears a close match to the movie car’s 1968 Highland Green paint, officially called Dark Highland Green. This distinctive color has only graced one other Mustang, the 2001 Mustang Bullitt. Gaffka assures Bullitt enthusiasts that the color will remain an exclusive Mustang Bullitt color. Non-purists can opt for only one other color – black. Bullitt Interior Delivers Comfort with a PurposeThe interior is pure Mustang Bullitt, understated and dressed in Charcoal Black leather and Satin metallic trim. The centerpiece of the interior is the hand-machined, aluminum swirl dash panel appliqué.  Satin aluminum bezels circle the air vents and gauges, complementing a satin aluminum shift ball that replaces the standard leather-wrapped shifter on the Mustang GT. The pedals wear race-inspired aluminum covers that further reinforce Bullitt’s performance intentions. Bullitt Pushes BeyondThe Bullitt package enhances the Mustang GT Premium package with the following:
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The 2008 Mustang Bullitt will be built at Ford’s Automotive Alliance Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. It goes on sale early next year. 23 comments: Ford Mustang Bullitt What I wanna know is why you would want a high displacement gas guzzling car when you can get the same performance from a 2L car with a smaller hp rating but better handling and performance? (Lets face it, the Japanese are the only ones providing us with high hp outputs in small displacement engines) I suppose it comes down to taste. For proper drags I can understand but for street races or the 1/4 mile on private roads I’d be more than willing to put my 310hp WRX against a V8 delivering 380hp. And you can get 1000plus hp from a 6L V8, but that would be with superchargers and all that. But you can also get the same hp from an inline six of a Skyline or a Supra on 2, 2.5L engines. These cars can handle more than 600hp without any internal engine modifications. Like I said it comes down to taste but I can’t ever imagine myself driving a V8, except maybe the GT500KR but that is only because I like the shape. Given the option I would probably install the V6 from the new GT-R. Less hp but better performance, better gas mileage and the satisfaction of knowing that I’am enjoying myself without being totally inconsiderate about the enviroment.  one problem with that argument is come up with a 6 liter 4 cylinder... point and fact is that it wont fit in a car... the reason for more cylinders is so the added displacement will actually fit under the hood. you cant very well fit a engine with 2 liter cylinders under the hood of a normal car.. but besides all that the evo is a very well engineered car Get a load of this guy.Genius, who said anything about racing.You are the one who came up with the whole" your four cylinders can produce 160hp by themselves". Heres an idea, why don’t you people come up with a 2L V8 and race it against a 2L EVO. Even with your V8, your engineers will only be able to produce about 120hp. The only reason you get high hp is with massive displacements. Please come up with a decent arguement. well the s2000 may have more hp per liter but point and fact... it is slower than a mustang GT... and more expensive... so yea you could say that it may have more hp per liter but its still more expensive and slower than a mustang GT and thats not even that respectable of a muscle car...in the end a v-8 with no add ons and a 4 cylinder with no add ons the v-8 wins... yes you can put turbos and such and make your 4 cylinder faster but you can do the same thing on a v-8. dont compare a tuned 4 cylinder to a stock v-8 that makes you look stupid. if you can tune a 4 banger then we can tune a v-8 and then we’ll see who’s faster...simply put tune both cars the same a car with more cylinders and starting hp is gonna win hands down.
S2000 owner (6682) - Posted on 03.31.2008 Your four cylinders by themselves can produce 160 hp? jtm please shove your comments up your rear end. The Japanese S2000 has the highest hp/ Litre of any naturally aspirated engine at 124hp/L and it is a four cylinder. Imagine what the Japanese engineers can achieve with a V8 that is naturally aspirated. I am certain that you don’t even own a car nor can you afford one. You don’t even own a four cylinder and you are bragging about V8s? The only person who will pay any attention to you is someone as retarded as you. I dont usually write comments but you are just so full of it. The ak fellow Screwed you about your supercharger charger bit and you went on to say he didnt own a performance car. Then you said he had a four banger Civic.And this coming from someone who doesn’t even own a car? DUMBASS, the Civic is one of the most popular street cars out there and the best selling hatch in UK. But... the main reason I came to this site is to say that the Bullit has a nice shape. (6682) - Posted on 03.25.2008 Its ok for you f**kheads to insult Jap cars but not for us to insult yours?
(6682) - Posted on 03.25.2008 wow, jtm got screwed and didnt have the balls to write his names after the comment.
(6682) - Posted on 03.25.2008 Why is it when a new muscle car is build like this Bullitt Mustang guys who drive jap cars make coments saying their jap cars are better and faster so what if they are just because you drive a Turbo Jap car does not make you a king of all cars grow up idiots.
EVO (6682) - Posted on 03.25.2008 limp wristed paper pushing punk with two inch p****e. HAHAAA! nice one AK.
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05.2.2008 @ 13:38
well like a said the smaller engine is nice on gas mileage and the performance isn’t a problem either... its just preference... i wouldn’t want a v-8 as a daily driver either but they are fun to spin the tires on every once in awhile.
like you said the v-8 is nice on a drag strip but thats about it. i’m just saying thats how they fit the displacement under the hood of those cars... is by increasing the cylinders
but preferably i’d take a 4 cylinder or 6 with a turbo that will keep up with a v-8. handle better. and keep the gas mileage above 20 miles to the gallon
with gas prices over $3.50 a gallon smaller turbo engines is the way to go.
the v-8’s just nice for burning some tires every once in awhile