Here is some interesting stuff, especially the "adaptive ignition" where it senses the grade of fuel you use and adjusts the spark. and the 3:73 axle.
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 Mustang Bullitt embodies the true spirit of the 1968 movie car,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Like the original Bullitt, this car dials the driving dynamics up a notch for Mustang enthusiasts who love the performance, handling and the sweet sound of Ford power that only Mustang can deliver.”
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.
The launch of the limited edition 2008 Mustang Bullitt coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of the Warner Bros. Pictures film that gave the original car its name. In the movie, legendary actor Steve McQueen drove a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT that gained cult status among Mustang enthusiasts, thanks to a seven-minute scene that film and car buffs believe defined the modern movie car chase.
Bullitt Chassis Delivers a Balance of Performance and Comfort Ford 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 live rear axle uses a unique 3.73:1 gear that helps launch the Bullitt with vigor.
Stock Mustang GT shocks and struts were swapped out for new units that allowed engineers to dial in a more aggressive driving dynamic while still maintaining the outstanding ride and balance of the base Mustang GT. A tower-to-tower brace designed specifically for the Bullitt lends additional torsional and lateral stiffness to the chassis for improved cornering and holds a unique serial number for each Bullitt.
“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.”
The brakes also have been improved versus the base Mustang GT’s. More aggressive front pads were developed specifically for Bullitt and improve fade resistance and pedal feel.
The 2008 Mustang Bullitt wears unique cast-aluminum Euroflange wheels, offering a modern twist on the original movie car. The Dark Argent Gray spokes feature a satin finish, while a bright-machined lip completes the look. Calipers are colored to match the wheel. The wheels are wrapped in the same P235/50ZR 18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWS tires used on Mustangs at the Ford Racing High Performance Driving School at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
Powered by Ford Racing Bullitt 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 calibration 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 car features the first use of an open-element air filter in a factory-produced, fuel-injected Mustang. Inspired by Ford Racing, the intake is tucked neatly behind the driver side headlamp, mounted in an air box that was tooled up specifically for the Mustang. The hood liner was extensively modified to provide a full seal to the air box, ensuring that the engine is fed a steady diet of cooler air.
“Colder air reduces intake losses,” said Randle. “The new cold-air intake has shown a reduction in rise over ambient temperature from 50 degrees down to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. That equates to more horsepower and more torque in all driving conditions.”
Engine performance is further enhanced through the use of an innovative adaptive spark ignition system, new for the 2008 Mustang.
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.
“With all the improvements we’ve made to the engine and the taller 3.73-to-1 rear gear, the Bullitt will plant you firmly in the driver’s seat when you stand on the throttle. We’ve seen zero to 60 times drop by up to three tenths of a second,” said Randle. “There’s also plenty of power on tap at any speed. The car definitely feels lighter on its feet, and it is.”
The custom-designed exhaust system continues Mustang’s traditional use of a true dual-exhaust system with a new H-pipe specifically developed for Bullitt. The all-new mufflers, featuring larger 3.5-inch chrome tips (versus the 3-inch tips on the standard Mustang GT) are tuned to minimize backpressure, maximize horsepower and provide the Bullitt with its powerful exhaust note.
“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 Look The 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 2008 Mustang Bullitt calls back the original movie car in painstaking detail – right down to the dark green paint and lack of exterior badges, scoops and spoilers. The only visible identification is the word “Bullitt” dropped into a gun-sight graphic in the center of the faux gas cap on the decklid.
“The 2008 Mustang Bullitt, like the movie car, is a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” said Doug Gaffka, chief designer. “Mustang is – and always has been – such an icon that it’s recognizable without the badges. But Bullitt’s clean exterior doesn’t give away the Ford Racing-inspired power and performance lurking under its skin.”
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.
The Mustang Bullitt uses the standard Mustang GT’s front fascia. A new black-mesh grille is devoid of the standard chrome pony and is accented by a satin aluminum strip that represents the chrome grille surround on the 1968 car. The rear fascia also is shared with the standard Mustang GT and houses Bullitt’s unique dual exhaust tips. Dark Argent Gray painted brake calipers closely match the wheel spokes, while staying true to the original.
Bullitt Interior Delivers Comfort with a Purpose The 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.
“The machined appliqué differentiates the Bullitt from any other Mustang in the line-up,” said Gaffka. “It’s also perfect for the Bullitt. The graphic presentation brings back the feel of the ‘60s while still staying true to the Mustang’s modern interior design.”
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. The interior is graphically clean. The only identifying marks visible inside Bullitt are the logo and gun-sight graphic mounted in the center of the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the word “Bullitt” embossed into the metal sill plates.
The Dark Charcoal leather seats pick up the diamond perforation inserts from the base Mustang GT. The seats are patterned after those in the Shelby GT500 providing added lumbar and bolster support. The seats are constructed using the new soy-based foam developed by Ford and introduced on the 2008 Mustang. The soy foam, made up of 24 percent renewable content, is produced through a process that requires less energy and emits less CO2.
Bullitt Pushes Beyond The Bullitt package enhances the Mustang GT Premium package with the following: Exterior • Highland Green (unique to Bullitt) or Black exterior paint • Modified 18-inch micro machined Euro-flange Bullitt wheels and unique satin finish; c/o tri-bar pony wheel cap • Dark gray painted calipers • Modified badging with unique satin finish and Bullitt nomenclature • Unique 3.5-inch stainless steel packed exhaust tips
Interior • Unique aluminum I/P finish panels with unique gunmetal engine turn pattern • Aluminum accents – c/o IUP door handles and premier trim pedal covers and shifter trim ring • Aluminum shifter ball unique to Bullitt • Revised cluster with gunsight graphics and unique font • Shelby GT500-style sport front seats and Shelby GT500-style steering wheel with Bullitt logo • Unique aluminum sill plate (scuff plate) with Bullitt logo • Serialization plate on strut tower brace
Powertrain • 4.6-liter, 3-valve SOHC V-8; 315 horsepower • Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission • Signature Bullitt exhaust sound • New open-element cold air induction system & hood blanket with AIS seal • High performance calibration • Dual knock strategy enabling the vehicle to run on either regular unleaded or premium (for improved performance) • Crisper throttle response • Revised cam timing at peak power • Redline increased by 250 RPM to 6500 RPM • 3.73:1 axle ratio
Chassis • New unique strut tower brace • New Unique shock and strut tuning • Rear spring change that lowers Vehicle Ride Height by approximately 6 mm • Carbon metallic front brake pads
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I've found a few dealerships that know what the heck they are talking about and actually know stuff about the Bullitt. Both are saying the car probably won't be marked up. "It's not a Shelby" one guy said. You're looking at close to sticker or maybe below it in some places. Good news! I'm talking to a different dealership right now about it. The salesguy is a mustang guy, so he knows his stuff. He'll have pricing next week and already has the order guide and such. Many dealerships don't. If it works out well, next spring I may be making the last mustang purchase ever!
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*1998 Ford Contour SVT* EH 2.5L Duratec v6
Stock as can be, just trying to reverse the damage the previous owner caused.
I've found a few dealerships that know what the heck they are talking about and actually know stuff about the Bullitt. Both are saying the car probably won't be marked up. "It's not a Shelby" one guy said. You're looking at close to sticker or maybe below it in some places. Good news! I'm talking to a different dealership right now about it. The salesguy is a mustang guy, so he knows his stuff. He'll have pricing next week and already has the order guide and such. Many dealerships don't. If it works out well, next spring I may be making the last mustang purchase ever!
I think the performance improvments are awsome but what about better brakes? Does it have bigger rotors and better calipers like the 01 does? I can't wait to see it up against the Shelby GT and the regular GT. I'd love to own one these bad boys in green of course....
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DHG #01434 Bullitt - full JLT intake, MGW shifter, Accel coils (I wish I had 4.10s, o/r H, tune)
Black 89 LX(the drag car) best 8.75 at 80 mph in the 1/8
97 Mountaineer V8 AWD
... we'll see what spring brings. Haha, it's the car I've been waiting for, but I don't want to swap out cars so quickly. This is something I may go after to keep. It's the Bullitt... It needs to be my last purchase, though, haha.
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*1998 Ford Contour SVT* EH 2.5L Duratec v6
Stock as can be, just trying to reverse the damage the previous owner caused.
... we'll see what spring brings. Haha, it's the car I've been waiting for, but I don't want to swap out cars so quickly. This is something I may go after to keep. It's the Bullitt... It needs to be my last purchase, though, haha.
Well maybe you'll keep them both... I'd fear you'd take a bath trading the 07 in so quickly.
Affirmative, I'm taking my time with the decision and watching the car market. For the price I received the car at, it's current condition and some of the stuff done, I think I could get a very good return on it, but it something I have to weigh carefully. It's looking like the Bullitt is eligible for X-plan pricing and I have a source for a PIN code, so it's all about the GT/CS right now. I'm finding that a lot of people were surprised by the price, so other 07 owners are in the same predicament. When I talked to the guy today, I told him about my GT/CS and how much I love it. He said "well, maybe we can make a good deal, we didn't have any CS's and I've had a few ask about them." Right now, I'm in careful deliberation and haggle mode. I'll keep you guys updated.
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*1998 Ford Contour SVT* EH 2.5L Duratec v6
Stock as can be, just trying to reverse the damage the previous owner caused.
I think the performance improvments are awsome but what about better brakes? Does it have bigger rotors and better calipers like the 01 does? I can't wait to see it up against the Shelby GT and the regular GT. I'd love to own one these bad boys in green of course....
To ansmwer my own question... the new B has different brake pads thats it. I do like the sound though....
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DHG #01434 Bullitt - full JLT intake, MGW shifter, Accel coils (I wish I had 4.10s, o/r H, tune)
Black 89 LX(the drag car) best 8.75 at 80 mph in the 1/8
97 Mountaineer V8 AWD
I guess I fall in the category of not being overly impressed with the Bullit. Yes, I like that Ford kept true to the original. And I like that it is rather limited. But I do not really care for it being so stripped down, not really my thing.
I do not understand why all the limited Stangs (i.e. GT-H, Shelby GT, and now the Bullit) all get performance mods, but the GT does not.
It is ironic, in 2005, I arguablly got the best Mustang made that year (since none of the factory limited Stangs were out yet)....now it is nearly the lowest level Stang out there. Glad I am into mods.
I think the mods are kept to the limited ones because of insurance and govermental regulation on MPH, fuel consumption, and what ever else there is that we don't know of.
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07 REDFIRE GT 5 SPEED 3.55 gears
C&L Racer CAI XCAL2/Seq signals/GTAs/Steeda UDP/CHE K Member Brace W/Torq Links/J&M LCA/Spider DS/PRO.50 Shifter Hurst handle & "T"/Meziere EO2/ARH LT catted H /Prothane MM/Delet Plates/SLP BOSS 429 Scoop/Accel COP/PowerSlot/Hawk Pads/Tokico D-Spec/CHE Panhard Bar Brace/Steeda Adj. Panhard Bar/BMR F/R Sway Bars/Cervini ducktail spoiler/BMR UCA Mount/CHE UCA/GT\CS Rear Cover/AMChrome Bullets 18x9/10s/Nitto 255/45&295/45
Tillman Dyno Tune 307HP/322TQ
I'll keep you guys updated.
