What is the difference between a Mustang GT and a Bullitt?

Although the Bullitt model is based off the Mustang GT, it features a number of exclusive styling cues. A classic Dark Highland Green paint job helps the Mustang Bullitt to stand out. Minimal badging also distinguishes the Bullitt model from the Mustang GT.

What makes the Mustang Bullitt different?

The Mustang GT has all the sporty looks and appeal that you have with the Bullitt. The only difference is the grille will be branded with the iconic pony. So, if that's something you really like, then the GT has it. Under the hood, you'll find a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine that deliver 460 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Is a Bullitt Mustang faster than a GT?

Besides offering more power, the Bullitt gets a higher top speed than the Mustang GT, hitting 163 mph instead of 155. The Bullitt is only available for those who can work a clutch pedal, since it's only available with a six-speed manual.

What's so special about a Bullitt Mustang?

The Bullitt Mustang is loaded with slight body changes and special features to improve its performance and handling, as well as mimic the throaty sound of the original GT 390 Fastback in the movie. Compared to the regular Mustang, the Bullitt edition has: Lower ground clearance. Performance-grade shocks (Tokico brand)

Was the Bullitt Mustang a GT?

This Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT—the hero car driven by the “King of Cool,” Steve McQueen, in the iconic 1968 film “Bullitt”—is the one that started that enduring legacy.

ALL the Differences Between the 2019 BULLITT and GT Mustangs!

What's the difference between a bullet and a GT?

Although the Bullitt model is based off the Mustang GT, it features a number of exclusive styling cues. A classic Dark Highland Green paint job helps the Mustang Bullitt to stand out. Minimal badging also distinguishes the Bullitt model from the Mustang GT.

How many Bullitt Mustangs are there?

The 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt is the third generation of the special edition of Bullitt Mustangs, with the previous two rolled out in 2001 and 2008, and 2009, respectively. There have been 12,164 examples built of the latter two and around 8,000 in 2019 and 3,500 in 2020 of the latest generation.

Is the Bullitt Mustang worth it?

The 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt looks beautiful, handles well, and boasts iconic styling — but it also comes in at $8,000 higher than the Mustang GT Premium, without much extra performance for the price.

Was the Bullitt Mustang a Shelby?

Ford Mustangs, already beloved by hordes of car collectors in the US and around the world, reached an extreme level in 2020, hitting startlingly high record-setting auction sales for two very special examples.

What engine was in the Bullitt Mustang?

1968 Mustang GT Fastback – The Original Bullitt

Two Mustang GTs were used for the movie Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. Both cars had 390-cubic inch V8 engines with four-speed transmissions. The engine supposedly made 320 horsepower and 427 lb.

Is the Bullitt Mustang Supercharged?

With 775-horsepower on tap, this is the Bullitt Mustang that will eat Dodge Demons for lunch. Bolted up to the Coyote 5.0-liter V8 is a big Whipple supercharger, squeezing more power of the block than what you get with the new Shelby GT500.

Does the Bullitt Mustang have the Coyote engine?

2019 Mustang Bullitt

This time boasting a 5.0L Ti-VCT Coyote engine with ample amount of power to get airborne over the hills of San Francisco as seen in the original movie, Bullitt.

Do Mustang Bullitts come in automatic?

They come with 18-inch wheels, a 5.0-liter V8 (460 hp, 420 lb-ft), the power-adjustable front seats, and rear parking sensors. The manual transmission is standard and the automatic is optional.

What is the difference between the Ford GT and Ford Mustang?

GT models are more powerful, thanks to their robust 5.0-liter V8 engine. Mustang GT drivers can tap into 460 horses and 420 pound-feet of torque. In the special Bullitt model, a modified intake manifold gives this engine a boost, increasing output to 480 horses.

How much is a 2008 Bullitt worth?

**Figure based on a stock 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt valued at $22,800 with ON rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, province and other factors.

Is the 2019 Mustang Bullitt a good investment?

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is no Superbird in terms of investment potential; not least because Ford will build many more over a two-year run than the mere 135 Hemi Superbirds produced in 1970.

Who owns the Bullitt Mustang now?

The iconic movie car has been owned by the Kiernan family since 1974. After nearly 50 years, McQueen's Mustang GT fastback from "Bullitt" is back on the world's stage.

What year model is the Bullitt Mustang?

Steve McQueen, played Frank Bullitt as a San Francisco Police Lieutenant, which drove a dark highland green 1968 Mustang Fastback, into what we know now as the most iconic movie car in history.

How many Bullitt Mustangs were made 2019?

Production came in at 816, with 635 in Dark Highland Green and 181 in Black.

When was the last year for the Mustang Bullitt?

The last Ford Mustang Bullitt was produced for just two model years – 2019 and 2020 – but was revealed back at the 2018 North American International Auto Show alongside one of the original movie cars from 1968.

What is the most powerful Mustang?

The new Mustang Shelby GT500 debuted in the fall of 2019 as the most powerful street-legal Ford ever, yes, ever. From the floor mats to the rear tires, this Pony Car is a fully loaded beast.

Does Mustang Bullitt have Tremec?

Unlike the Bullitt, the Mach 1 utilizes Tremec's TR-3160 six-speed manual transmission borrowed from the GT350 instead of the GT's Getrag-built box and will also offer a 10-speed automatic ($1595) that wasn't available in the Bullitt.

Is the Mustang Bullitt discontinued?

The Ford Mustang Bullitt was discontinued last year

That's why it's probably a good time to get a lightly used one now so that you can keep it for a while in case their value starts to climb in the coming years. If you want the latest version, then you'll be looking at either a 2019 or 2020 model.

What transmission does the Bullitt have?

Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime and conquer the open road in the driver's seat of either the 2020 Ford Mustang BULLITT and Shelby GT350. Both Mustang models have a single engine option and are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

Whats faster a Camaro or Mustang?

As tested by Motor Trend, the Chevy Camaro is faster than the Ford Mustang at every level and every distance. Their racecourse test saw the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe get clocked a full 3.3 seconds faster than the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback (80.67 to 83.97 seconds).