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2008 Bullitt Mustang specs leaked
For all our joking about the seemingly endless parade of special edition, aftermarket, or niche-built Ford Mustangs, there is one that we're all waiting for: the Bullitt. We daydream about donning a turtleneck, popping in the jazzy Lalo Schifrin score and cruising around, looking for bad guys in black Chargers. And while there hasn't been a single photo leaked yet, the car's specs have finally made their way onto the web over at Mustang Evolution.
Like the last Bullitt-edition 'Stang, power output is bumped only slightly -- in this case, it's going to come in at 312 horses, thanks to the Ford Racing Power Pack. Other Bullitt mods include a retuned suspension, strut tower brace, x-pipe, new exhaust tips, V6-style grille (we hope that Ford deletes the pony badge, too), red brake calipers, 3:73 rear, 18" "Bullitt" wheels (our money's on black ones), and, of course, Highland Green paint. The car's also going to be available in black for the non-purists out there.
Pricing is still a mystery, but we now know that the program will go on for seven months and produce 7,000 cars for the US, and 700 for our Canuck friends. The full "Bullitted" list of known leaked info can be read here.
[Source: Mustang Evolution]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
FatCat 9:01AM (5/15/2007)
How about they strip 500 lbs from this heifer without making it a stripped racer. Why does it have to be so damn heavy?
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Dave 9:07AM (5/15/2007)
With 312 horses and a solid rear axle, it wont be catching any chargers. (Not V8 chargers, at least)
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John R 9:38AM (5/15/2007)
If my film history serves me (may be wrong), the original Bullit Mustang never made more power than the orignal Chargers from the film. So, this version would be somewhat true to the original source material.
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TG 9:39AM (5/15/2007)
For Dave,
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0508_muscle_cars_comparison/specs_price.html
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Dave 9:52AM (5/15/2007)
Point taken, TG.
The current Charger is far too heavy.
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John Paul Rowan 10:01AM (5/15/2007)
I wish Ford would let the Mustang sit for a year and then start to roll out all the special editions, there are just too many of them and too close together.
http://www.refinedrogue.com
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SGV 10:08AM (5/15/2007)
I really don't know what is Autoblog's problem with Mustang's special editions, seriously. The Mustang is still one of the brightest spots in Ford's lineup today, why do you find strange that Ford is milking it to no end? What makes your position even harder to understand is the fact that these SE Mustangs seem to be working just fine. Try to buy a California Special or a Shelby GT-500 and you will know what I'm talking about.
It was fine as a funny introduction to a Mustang related entry the first couple of times but why try to make the point every single time you are going to write about a Mustang. I understand that it must be a real pain trying to start writing a new entry but get yourselves a new pair of crutches.
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HardwareGuy 10:12AM (5/15/2007)
I guess Ford changed their minds about reducing the number of special versions of the Mustang?
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/04/is-it-finally-over-ford-to-cut-mustang-packages/
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Alex Nunez 10:17AM (5/15/2007)
HardwareGuy,
Bullitt was approved and a done deal long before that announcement was made.
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Mattlach 10:20AM (5/15/2007)
Could someone please fill me in on why there is such a hype for the Bullit?
It looks like it only has a few minor tweaks. I don't get it.
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PB 10:33AM (5/15/2007)
@4
Looking at those numbers, I can never figure out why everyone criticizes the Mustang for being too heavy. The Current GT is LIGHTER than the 1968 version, and has more power. I guess that makes it bad?
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SGV 10:42AM (5/15/2007)
Some people are expecting the Mustang to be Porsche light @ $25K. That is imposible, maybe if Ford could charge Prosche prices that car would be a possibility but in the Mustang price range, imposible. That would be a car for Jaguar for the way, not Ford.
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Avinash machado 11:03AM (5/15/2007)
Also I think Ford should launch a Mercury Cougar variant. This might give the Mercury brand a bit of a sporty and youthful image.
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Avinash machado 11:04AM (5/15/2007)
Also I think Ford should launch a Mercury Cougar variant. This might give the Mercury brand a bit of a sporty and youthful image.
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3cubedminus3squared 11:29AM (5/15/2007)
Yes a Mercury XR7 would be nice, but they would probably make it for girls. Which would suck.
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MikeW 11:31AM (5/15/2007)
I hope it gets a 6 speed manual.
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Robert O 11:31AM (5/15/2007)
Why must you constantly whine about all of the special editions? They are a good thing - the opportunity to take a uniquely American automobile and "tweak" it to fit different tastes. If the market demand is meeting the supply of these special editions, lay off!
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Ken 12:23PM (5/15/2007)
The cool thing with all these special editions - anyone who wants a regular, everyday Ford Mustang GT will probably get for a song, as everyone is looking for the more unique cars!
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mr.ed 1:37PM (5/15/2007)
All the items cost and contribute less to the driving experience that the IRS Ford developed for the mechanically similar Thunderbird. Fugedaboudit.
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Deezee 2:36PM (5/15/2007)
YES!!!!!!!!!! Finally some news about this thing. I cant wait. Enough of these obscure special editions that nobody can afford. Bring the Bullit and the BOSS please.
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