Bullitt Mustang Engine
Based on the 2001 mustang gt the limited production bullitt featured a 4 6 liter v 8 tweaked for better airflow and power including a cast aluminum.
Bullitt mustang engine. Steve mcqueen and bullitt. In a conversation with simba julias of varsity ford in college station texas he confirmed that 2009 was the last year the bulitt package was offered for the mustang gt. The bullitt option was introduced as a marketing scheme to recapture a thrilling segment of mustang history in the muscle car era and american pop culture. History was made on january 10 2020 as the mecum auction block arena at oceola heritage park filled to capacity to watch history unfold.
Ford s follow up to the 2001 bullitt mustang. There are few movie cars more famous than steve mcqueen s highland green mustang fastback from the 1968 film bullitt the 10 minute chase scene though the streets of san francisco is regarded by many as the best in cinema history bullitt was a box office smash hit and the film won an academy award for best film editing. Like it s older brother the 2008 and 2009 bullitt has subtle changes but the little goes a long way. Detailed features and specs for the 2020 ford mustang bullitt including fuel economy transmission warranty engine type cylinders drivetrain and more.
2001 mustang bullitt in a throwback to the 1968 movie mustang that bore its name ford launched the 2001 mustang bullitt gt after a concept version had won acclaim at the 2000 l a. Catch it a gear too high below 4000 rpm or so and this engine can feel soft. The 2019 mustang gt bullitt coyote engine makes wards auto best engines list week to wicked finale. Read reviews browse our car inventory.
A legendary performance car the 2020 ford mustang bullitt features optional active valve exhaust quiet mode suspension magneride damping system and more. Installing a complete tmi interior dakota digital gauges and final wiring with details to make. The 1968 bullitt mustang sells for 3 740 000 at mecum kissimmee 2020 and captures the crown for most valuable ford mustang in the world. The 2008 and 2009 mustang bullitt.
This is ford s tribute to steve mcqueen and the 1968 gt390 that chased down that wily black charger in the 1968 movie bullitt. The iconic car has now become one of the more sought after new edge mustangs and will just increase in its popularity as the year s progress.