Autos Review: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

Posted on 11 February 2008
Tags: Autos

Remember when Steve McQueen sent a Ford Mustang GT 390 on hill of San Francisco in Bullitt? Now, that history remains again. This is the brand new 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt and powered with 315-horsepower. Damn it! It’s will makes me fly, that was Mustang Bullitt. What the heck you mean fly? OK, let me show you.

When this Mustang wheeling, you’ll hear their suspension droop, and their engine down to idle when you take your foot off the accelerator and this car reaches their apogee of trajectory - and everything in cockpit you will feel ‘weightlessness’, your muscle in your body has tensed tight and reach that dead silence.

This 2008 Mustang Bullitt has started to put off that “GT” badges and using standard rear wing from deck lid. The up front installed with new black mesh grille without driving lights or “horse”. The pipe exhaust tip is very unique stainless steel - fake fuel filler between that taillights are new design that was incorporating same deco art lettering Warner Brothers for “Bullitt” that has been used on some posters for that Bullitt film.

This Ford Mustang Bullitt got style with 18-inch wheels and looks like Torq-Thrusts on P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDWS all-season performance. This Mustang shocks and springs are retuned to get out the most of those tires. Suspension has been lowered by 6mm (this means Bullitt ride height is between stock Mustang GT and Shelby GT.

On the inside of this 2008 Mustang Bullitt, the driver seat is covered by leather La-Z-Boy (Recaro version). Also three-spoke steering wheel and Bullitt logo on their airbag cover. Aluminum pedal covers and aluminum shift knob ball also it’s complemented. Only 7,000 unit is build for this Ford Mustang Bullitt during 2008. A few of them are painted black but the majority is painted “Highland Green” as Steve McQueen’s original Bullitt.

Photo for 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt Steve McQueen Edition

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Overview

Price:

$33,000

Pros:

Superb Looking
Superb Sounding
Superb Shifter
Comfortable driving
Easy going roan manners

Cons:

Steering response
Under steer
Some cheap interior materials
Thirsty

Featured Specs:

Powered by V8 Engine and produce 315-horsepower
18-inch sport wheels
Final drive ration 3.73:1
5-speed manual transmission
Dash-turned engine

Photo for 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Steve McQueen Edition (exterior)

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Specs & Performance

Vehicle

Model Year: 2008
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Style: Bullitt
Base Price: $31,000 (estimated)
Price as Tested: $33,000 (estimated)
Options on Test Vehicle: None
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 5-speed manual
Transmission and Axle Ratios (x:1): 3.73
Engine Type: V8
Displacement (cc / cu-in): 4,606cc (281cu-in)
Block/Head Material: Aluminum/Aluminum
Valvetrain: Single overhead camshaft
Compression Ratio: 9.8
Redline (rpm): 6,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 315 @ 6,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 320 @ 4,500
Brake Type (front): Ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear): Ventilated disc
Steering System: Power-steering
Steering Ratio: 15.7
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson strut
Suspension Type (rear): Solid live axle
Tire Size (front): P235/50ZR18
Tire Size (rear): P235/50ZR18
Tire Brand: BF Goodrich
Tire Model: G-Force T/A KDWS
Tire Type: All-season
Wheel Size: 18-by-8.0
Wheel Material (front/rear): Painted alloy
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3,356
Curb Weight As Tested (lb): 3,531
Weight Distribution, F/R (%): 54/46
Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 16.0
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg): 15 city/23 highway
Edmunds Observed (mpg): 16.7

Conditions for Testing

Temperature (Fahrenheit): 69
Humidity: 37.3
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 6-8 mph Tail

Performance

0 - 30 (sec): 2.0
0 - 45 (sec): 3.5
0 - 60 (sec): 5.2
0 - 75 (sec): 7.7
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 13.8 @ 102.1
30 - 0 (ft): 30
60 - 0 (ft): 122
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Very Good
Slalom (mph): 67.2
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.84
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Very Good
Db @ Idle: 50.7
Db @ Full Throttle: 82.3
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 70.3
Acceleration Comments: Shifter feels great, like it was made for banging gears. Quickest of many near-stock iteration of new Mustangs we’ve tested. Right sound and feel for a muscle car.
Handling Comments: Takes much coaxing to provoke lurid powerslides on the skid pad. Natural cornering attitude is understeer. In the slalom it’s very quick for a Mustang. Quick turn-in response, yet it has relatively low limits. Predictable, textbook rear-wheel drive.
Braking Comments: Pedal feels good and doesn’t lack confidence until brake pounding gets severe. Will eventually fade.

Specifications

Length (in): 187.6
Width (in): 74.0
Height (in): 54.5
Wheelbase (in): 107.1
Front Track (in): 62.3
Rear Track (in): 62.5
Turning Circle: 37.7
Legroom, front (in): 42.7
Legroom, rear (in): 31.0
Legroom, 3rd row (in): Not available
Headroom, front (in): 38.6
Headroom, rear (in): 35.0
Headroom, 3rd row (in): Not available
Shoulder room, front (in): 55.4
Shoulder room, rear (in): 53.3
Shoulder room, 3rd row (in): Not available
Maximum Seating Capacity: 4
Cargo Volume (cu-ft): 13.0
Max Cargo Volume, rear seats down (cu-ft): Not available

Warranty Information

Bumper-to-Bumper: 3 years/36,000 miles
Power Train: 5 years/60,000 miles
Corrosion: 5 years/Unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance: 5 years/60,000 miles
Scheduled Maintenance: Not available

Safety Information

Front Airbags: Standard
Side Airbags: Standard dual front
Head Airbags: Not available
Knee Airbags: Not available
Antilock Brakes: 4-wheel ABS
Electronic Brake Enhancements: Electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Not available
Rollover Protection: Not available
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire-pressure monitoring
Emergency Assistance System: Not available
NHTSA Crash Test Driver: 5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Passenger: 5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Side Front: 5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Side Rear: 4 stars
NHTSA Rollover: 5 stars
IIHS Offset: Not tested

This is my favorite Muscle Car for Ford Mustang . This car would be on sale on first quarter of 2008 with base price near $31,000. We wait for Dodge Charger Dukes of Hazzard Edition for now. Did you think Dodge has the guts? Leave your comment below if you’ve any suggestion.