The very first 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt has sold
for US$ 300,000 at Barrett-Jackson’s recently-concluded Scottsdale auction.
Fresh from its debut at the Detroit Auto Show last
week, the auction raised valuable funds for the Boys Republic, a private
all-boys school for troubled adolescents in California. The choice of Boys
Republic as the recipient for the funds raised by the Bullitt auction is
fitting as Steve McQueen actually attended the school and served as honorary
chairman in 1966 and 1975.
At this stage, no official pricing details for the
2019 Mustang Bullitt have been announced but this US$ 300,000 price tag is sure to
be well over triple the retail price. Making the 2019 Mustang Bullitt so
desirable is the simple fact that it’s been designed as a homage to the Mustang
used in the famous McQueen film Bullitt. As such, the muscle car makes use of a
Dark Highland Green paint scheme and features numerous chrome accents,
including on the grille and windows. Additional bespoke parts include 19-inch
wheels, red-painted Brembo brakes, and an active valve performance exhaust
system with custom Black NitroPlate exhaust tips.
Powering the Bullitt is a 5.0-liter
naturally-aspirated V8 engine just like the Mustang GT. However, thanks to modifications
including an Open Air Induction System and a Shelby GT350 intake manifold with
87 mm throttle bodies, the Bullitt delivers 475 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.
