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While perusing the Ford media website today, we were greeted with the image you see above and Ford's first official acknowledgment that the much anticipated Mustang Bullitt will debut at the L.A. Auto Show in mid-November. Of course, we already know a lot about the Mustang Bullitt thanks to specs that were leaked earlier this month. We also know in general how the car will look, including its famous Highland Green paint and completely blank grille. Ford says in its little blurb (read it after the jump) that the car has the "perfect balance of power, performance and a look of quiet intensity."
Despite all the iterations of the Mustang that we've been forced to stomach from Ford and numerous other companies, this is the one we've been waiting for. It's good to know we won't have to wait much longer. After debuting in a couple of weeks, the Mustang Bullitt will officially go on sale early next year, according to Ford.
[Source: Ford]
The Ford Mustang Bullitt™ is back for 2008, making its first public showing at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on Nov. 13. Blending the best Mustang ever with the latest Ford Racing technology, this modern classic lives up to the magic of the movie "Bullitt" by delivering a new-generation Mustang Bullitt with the perfect balance of power, performance and a look of quiet intensity. Bullitt screams into dealerships early next year.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Eric Liberatore @ Oct 25th 2007 4:03PM
Too bad it couldn't be debuted in the streets of San Francisco chasing down a Charger.
BKadalur @ Oct 25th 2007 4:15PM
ahh, makes sense since they're remaking the movie bullitt with brad pitt...
Bill Ford @ Oct 25th 2007 4:27PM
Who cares?
There are armies of companies that tune Mustang, one more modified version wouldn't change anything. It will be just another sup-up Mustang.
Shipey @ Oct 25th 2007 5:08PM
There's a million BMW tuners too, but everyone still salivates when the new M3s drop. It's different coming from Ford itself, who actually has a pretty limited lineup.
Austin @ Oct 25th 2007 4:53PM
Can't wait to see this along with the Fusion and MkS
J. D. Billiford @ Oct 25th 2007 5:05PM
>>> *Yaaaaaaaaaawn!* Somebody wake me when it's over.
Devin @ Oct 25th 2007 5:25PM
Where is the Boss 302 or Mach 1? Those are the cars that we really want to see. Don't get me wrong, i'm excited about the Bullitt, but it's not really very different from the regular Mustang. If anything, Ford should debut a mustang concept in detroit previewing the next gen to compete w/ the Camaro.
Zerk @ Oct 25th 2007 5:26PM
*yawn*
When are the 7-Eleven and Oscar Mayer editions being unvieled?
Too many specials, now they are un-special.
SHF @ Oct 25th 2007 5:50PM
We get our first Bullitt in early December. Already have several people waiting, so despite the flood of special editions, people still care about the factory models. (I'm at a northwest suburbs of Chicago dealership)
bdm @ Oct 25th 2007 5:56PM
Too many specials? He he, I think its clear which ones of you weren't around in the 60s. The proliferation of special edition Mustangs is no new phenomenon...
JayP @ Oct 25th 2007 7:34PM
The Bullitt goes out of it's way to be subtle. The other special I'm waiting for is the Boss- which is the Un-Bullitt.
I know once I see one at the dealer, I'll want to trade in the sedan... just like the last one made me.
Christian @ Oct 25th 2007 7:43PM
Isn't it Porsche that has about 30 different versions of the 911? Not to mentions 10s of thousands more to get those editions. In reality Fords mustang lineup is very limited. You can get a V6, GT, GT/CS and GT500.
W57thNY @ Oct 26th 2007 8:47AM
Porsche does have an array of 997's (911 to the rest of you), but they're not limited production, special editions, they're variations on engine, drivetrain, and body-style options, which are all in continuous production...not models that will be phased out after 1000 or so are made.
Christian @ Oct 26th 2007 9:01AM
What are you talking about? Ford makes 10,000+ CS and 10,000 GT500 per year. LOL The 997 GT2 for exmaple they will make 1000 and no more, and very few of the GT3 RS. Its only the small 3rd party companies that are doing a special run of
3cubed minus 3squared plus1 @ Oct 25th 2007 8:15PM
When there is money to be made you go for it.
I'm pretty sure when the Challenger and Camaro come out, we'll see just as many different versions.
We just have to wait until '09 or later for those ;)
Mathew @ Oct 25th 2007 8:35PM
Instead of the Mustang out selling the Camaro and Firebird combined, I wonder if it will out sell the Challenger and Camaro combined?
Esprit bird @ Oct 25th 2007 9:03PM
oh of course the Mustang will outsell them all (if it changes in time) there are hundreds of 16 year old blond rich girls and balding 40 year olds who need to toughen up their image! =D
JayP @ Oct 25th 2007 10:07PM
Ahem. I'm 37 and have plenty of hair...
Sandy @ Oct 25th 2007 10:18PM
I fit no catagory
Age: 60
Hair: Dk. Brown & tons of it
Facial wrinkles: Zero
People say I look 40
Cars: 2003 Lincoln Town Car LIMITED Edition
1990 ascMcLaren Mustang
1986 Mercury Capri BubbleBack ascMcLaren Edition with B303 Hi Po Cam and engine/suspension work by McLaren Racing.
CARS KEEP YOU YOUNG !
Harrison @ Oct 25th 2007 10:51PM
As a 16-year old with raging hormones and a need to show-off to women, I approve of this car.
Ok I lied about the show-off part and the chicks, but I still approve of this car.