Classic nameplate heralds car-chasing action in the film starred by Steve McQueen 50 years ago.
Hey, that’s a nice shade…
Ford has revived the Bullitt nameplate for the third time in the Mustang’s history to celebrate car-chasing action in the film starred by Steve McQueen 50 years ago.
To make this special edition Mustang arresting, Ford is offering the Bullitt in this classy green colour you see here in official pictures. As well, the pony badges have been removed all over the car and been replaced by the Bullitt letterings instead.
Other bespoke appointments include Recaro seats, 12-inch digital display, snooker ball gear knob and 19-inch alloys housing six-pot red-coloured Brembo brake calipers.
The Bullitt was driven on stage at the 2018 Detroit motor show by Steve’s granddaughter Molly. Yep, it’s a third-gen McQueen in a third-gen Bullitt; the last two Bullitts were made in 2001 and 2008.
Is there more power?
Yes there is. Thanks to modifications made to the ECU and intake and exhaust manifolds, power of the 5.0-litre V8 rises from 460hp to 475hp. The only performance improvement Ford has revealed is the top speed of 260kph, some 12kph higher than the standard model.
Apart from the beefed-up brakes, there’s a Torsen limited slip differential, larger rear anti-roll bar and bigger radiator to deal with the increased power. The sole transmission choice is a manual.
Will there be right-hand-drive?
Although the regular Mustang is available in the right-hand-drive for the first time, Ford hasn’t mentioned whether the Bullitt will also be made in such a format.
All Ford says is that the Bullitt will be made in limited numbers with production starting later this year.
Nevertheless, Thai fans of the Mustang really shouldn’t be turned off with such news because the Bullitt is a special car after all. The only thing they should worry about is where to get such a Mustang which could near the 10 million baht mark if it lands on Thai shores properly taxed.
