The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt isn’t the fastest or
most powerful variant in the Mustang family but that doesn’t matter. What does
matter is the history of the Bullitt name and Ford’s decision to revive it with
the sixth-gen Mustang.
To celebrate the launch of the new car at the
Detroit Auto Show, Ford brought along one of two original Mustangs that were
used during the filming of Bullitt starring Steve McQueen.
This car has been in a private collection for nearly
40 years and was the glamour car used in the iconic movie. Unlike the original
stunt car which was recently discovered in Mexico and was almost transformed
into an Eleanor, this 1968 Mustang Bullitt remains completely original. On the
eve of the show, it was revealed to Molly McQueen, the granddaughter of Steve
McQueen, for the very first time.
The car is currently owned by Sean Kiernan and will
likely remain in his ownership, despite being valued by Hagerty at roughly US$ 4
million.
To honor the original Mustang from Bullitt, the new
2019MY car is painted in the same shade of Dark Highland Green and receives a
number of chrome accents, 19-inch wheels, red Brembo brake calipers, and a
bespoke front grille, together with an upgraded 5.0L V8 engine that will
deliver at least 475 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, and a bespoke
exhaust with a signature sound.
