Yea, it looks good now, but wait until Brad Pitt drives one in the upcoming Bullitt remake, ugh...
The latest edition of everyone's favorite green Mustang is back and this one won't be featured on AutoblogGreen. Just in time for the 40th anniversary of one of the quintessential cinematic car chases, the 2008 Mustang Bullitt is coming to a Ford showroom near you. As expected, the new Bullitt is available in the Highland Green of Steve McQueen's original, but it can also be had in black. The goal according to Mustang design chief Doug Gaffka was to provide a more restrained alternative to some of the more flamboyant 'Stangs while providing great overall performance.
On the outside, the Bullitt is the first of the current generation of S197 Mustangs to be devoid of a pony badge anywhere on the car. The plain black grille is encircled by a simple chrome trim ring. The 18" Bullitt wheels recall those on the original, but the brake calipers are now painted a dark grey so as not draw attention to themselves. A round faux gas cap on the trunk lid wears a Bullitt badge centered in a gun sight graphic. A similar badge adorns the center of the steering wheel. Unlike the last Bullitt, this one keeps its standard fuel filler door. Spoilers, wings, fake scoops and all other such puffery are thankfully banished from this Mustang.
The last thing we need is another 'Limited edition' Mustang.
There is some tweaks to the Mustang that makes this a Bullitt but nothing to lose sleep over. Still a live rear, and still not the best look inside. Also why a 5 speed? A 6 Speed would have sold the whole sport idea bit more.
you know, this "live rear" thing is getting to the point of being the whole "ZOMG LEAF SPRINGS!!11". nobody really understands it and thinks its a bad thing.
There is some tweaks to the Mustang that makes this a Bullitt but nothing to lose sleep over. Still a live rear, and still not the best look inside. Also why a 5 speed? A 6 Speed would have sold the whole sport idea bit more.
this isn't just "another" Mustang. the prestige behind the GT390 is more than just a movie with one of the greatest American actors of all time. its also celebrating the legend himself, Steve McQueen.
You mean like they did 6 years ago?
^So what you're saying is that you love the tribute band's second album, because it's a better copying act than the first one?
Some people just don't like tribute bands you know, no matter how well they mimic the original.