Ford Mustang Bullitt production extended
459hp V8 special edition model was so popular last year that sales are continuing through 2019
If you’re one of the many Ford Mustang Bullitt hopefuls that missed the chance to grab one before production of the special edition model ended, we have good news: Ford is extending sales into 2020. The 459hp model was supposed to be available for one year only, but global sales have been so strong – the UK alone accounted for around 450 cars in 2018 – that Ford has been forced to keep order books open. Who knew brawny V8 American coupes made in dedication to Steve McQueen's GT Fastback would be so popular?
There has been no change to the Bullitt’s technical make-up, so the big 5.0-litre under the bonnet remains fed by an open-air indication system, different intake manifold and 87mm throttle bodies, which are controlled by the Shelby GT350-sourced ECU. This provides the headline power output as well as 388lb ft worth of torque, giving the special edition Mustang modest bragging rights over the 450hp standard car. It also has rev-matching software for ultimate hero downshifts of the six-speed manual.
Additionally, the car gets Brembo brake calipers, 19-inch alloys that mimic the original Torq Thrust examples and a Bullitt fuel filler cap. It comes in a choice of two colours: Dark Highland Green and Shadow Black, with the interior trimmed in matching stitching. Bullitt’s also get optional Recaro sport seats, along with a numbered plaque to finish the theme off. The standard tech list includes a 12-inch LCD instrument cluster screen, B&O Play audio and FordPass Connect modem hardware, which provides a live wifi hotspot and traffic updates.
Prices for the 2019 Bullitt start at £48,210, which is just over a grand pricier than the 2018 version. Get your order in now and a McQueen-worthy Bullitt could be on the driveway come the start of 2020. Can't wait that long? Don't expect to save much with a used one...
Anyway, for the UK cars what kind of rust protection do they com with over here? I rented a 2018 Mustang in California recently and there was bare metal in the wheel wheels and under the car. Surely, they get treated with something for the UK climate or these will rust as fast as a Mazda MX-5!
Maserati Gran Turismo Automatic 4.7
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or perhaps a Lexus RCF
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1. Pressure and vacuum gauges - no rhd cars don’t get them.
2. Rust proofing - no rust proofing on mustangs. They get driven over a ramp in Holland where they are unloaded and they spray the exhaust and inside of the wheels with black stuff. Some people have complained and managed to get a better job done at their dealer. I had mine done with dinitrol by a specialist after seeing the mess ford were making
I figured the rust proofing was crap and wouldn't have expected much in the way of a proper job given they come completely bare metal and unpainted in many areas under the cars in California. Underseal from delivery sounds very mandatory like it is on Mazda MX-5s as they have the same issue.
It's also a shame that all RHD mustangs have hobbled power figures versus US.
Eu cars get the K brace instead of strut brace for pedestrian impact regs. The diff ratio is cost again as we get the standard lsd rather than the Torsen diff. - not a big deal to be fair.
The manifold for rhd is compromised by about 5 hp- no big deal. The gpf for export cars rob performance a little more.
I have the gt350/bullitt manifold and can confirm it really opens up the usable Rev range. Build power all the way to the limited which is nice, but I feel the standard manifold is better on the road as the power comes lower down.
Still . For £500 you can have almost 500bhp with a tune. For £2k you get 550 bhp with headers and a tune.
Even stock it feels a fair bit quicker than the 4.7l Maserati mentioned- and I love maseratis!
Also rides better than the Maserati. No idea about the Lexus as I’ve not driven them back to back.
Can you swapnout the 3.55s in the standard diff for 4.09s or is that only possible on the 3.73 Torsen?
It looks like Ford changed the gear ratios in the manual transmission for the 18+ Mustang cars and therefore they are a little slower in the 1/4 mile compared to the 15-17 GT's despite the horsepower gains. Also, the A10 automatic seems to be the quickest for drag racing by at least 0.5 seconds in the 1/4 mile. No doubt not as fun and from the rental I had with the A10 the automatic isn't that smart when cruising around shuffling between gears too often.
Anyway, 4.09 gears on the GT or Bullitt and a tune seems to be the best way to go for value for money and then focus on a few choice Steeda suspension upgrades for better handling and/or launching capabilities.
Am I alone though in thinking the Bullitt badges are just a tiny step too far into the obvious -slightly trying too hard?
A delete option for these (and possibly lose the red on the callipers) would make it a nigh on perfect tribute to the original. Terrific though.
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