Ford presented a new
generation of its lauded Mustang Bullitt based on the S-550 at the Detroit auto
show on Sunday. Ford fed this 2019 special-edition Mustang a manual
transmission, where the gear shifter features a white cue ball knob as a nod to
the car that lit up our movie screens 50 years ago.
The new Bullitt is also wearing everything from the
Mustang GT Premium and Performance Package, while its upgraded 5.0-liter V8
engine pushes down 475 HP and 570 Nm of torque, allowing for a top
speed of 263 km/h.
Standard equipment includes the leather steering
wheel, unique green accent stitching and a 12" all-digital LCD instrument
cluster, although the Bullitt comes
with a unique welcome screen that features an image of the car instead of the
pony logo.
As for why the car sounds the way it does, it's the
standard active valve performance exhaust system with new Black NitroPlate
exhaust tips that's responsible for the signature burble. The Bullitt also has
a new Open Air Induction System and a Shelby GT350 intake manifold with 87 mm
throttle bodies and powertrain control module calibration.
With color options, you get to choose between Shadow
Black or the classic Dark Highland Green. Then there are
the subtle chrome accents (around the grille and front windows), 19"
wheels, red-painted Brembo brakes and the bespoke front grille. Put it all
together and you'll find that the 2019 car does a good job paying tribute to
the original.
Customers are limited to just three factory options,
the MagneRide semi-active suspension system, the black leather-trimmed Recaro
seats and the Electronics Package, which includes sat-nav, driver memory seats
and mirrors, an upgraded sound system and Blind Spot Information with
Cross-Traffic Alert.
The 475 HP Bullitt Mustang is 13 km/h faster than the 460 HP Mustang GT, has bespoke visuals inside and out
and sounds a lot more intimidating.
