Tuesday 25th June 2019

Ford Mustang Bullitt production extended

459hp V8 special edition model was so popular last year that sales are continuing through 2019

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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...

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[cib24]

Really cool special edition but it's no GT350.

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!

[Jon_S_Rally]

While I do quite like these, I do think the facelift has really hurt the looks of the car. The pre-facelift car was much nicer looking in my view.

Also, all Mustangs in the UK have Brembo brakes, don't they?

[VanquishRider]

They must be crap (Joke) as of 7 for sale none have done more than 500 miles. Or are they all dolphins? You know. Flippers!!!

[rsitup]

They areFlippers ha ha
Try n to make 10 k on list price.
Limited edition they reckon only 350 UK RHD last year.
Same happens wi any limited models initially , people ask overprice when they come on market
Focus Rs 4x4 came out as low supply high demand initially

[QuattroDave]

Hmmm,

So I've just secured one from a main dealer in the last two weeks at the 2019 price.

Given that I wasn't expecting to buy one until end of this year I'm now wondering whether I should instead opt for a 2020 delivery one and get the remainder of my warranty on my M140i esp given prices for these are holding steady now the 4pot replacement's been confirmed.

[SFO]

I thought Recaro seats were standard

[samoht]

This or a new Supra?

[s m]

samoht said:

This or a new Supra?

For me personally it would be a much harder decision if the Supra came with a manual box à la BMW M2

[redroadster]

Lot of car for money look how much a BMW 8 series Mustang is .

[cib24]

For similar money should one also consider:

Maserati Gran Turismo Automatic 4.7

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...


or perhaps a Lexus RCF

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Fetchez la vache]

cib24 said:

For similar money should one also consider:

Maserati Gran Turismo Automatic 4.7

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...


or perhaps a Lexus RCF

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

or 73 Mercs?..
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Ah... the new vs old prices chestnut..

[cib24]

Fair enough.

Does anyone in the UK know why the UK/EU Bullitt does not get the oil pressure and vacuum gauge in the dash like the US cars do?

Edited by cib24 on Wednesday 26th June 15:44

[ducnick]

To answer the questions.

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

[cib24]

ducnick said:

To answer the questions.

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

Thanks. Any other spec differences on the interior or exterior besides the clear tail lights?

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.

[Olivera]

ducnick said:

To answer the questions.

1. Pressure and vacuum gauges - no rhd cars don’t get them.

That wasn't the question, the question was *why* don't RHD cars get them?

It's also a shame that all RHD mustangs have hobbled power figures versus US.

[cib24]

Olivera said:

That wasn't the question, the question was *why* don't RHD cars get them?

It's also a shame that all RHD mustangs have hobbled power figures versus US.

It is all EU spec and UK spec cars that are rated at 460 vs 480 hp (USA) and the large difference seems to be from the mandatory particulate filters on modern cars. I don't think the RHD exhaust manifold on the driver's side makes all that much actual difference when checked on a Dyno despite it being a worse design to fit around the steering rack.

[cib24]

Do the EU/UK Bullitt's come with a 3.73 rear end or are they stuck with the 3.55 of all other European GTs?

[twing]

cib24 said:

Do the EU/UK Bullitt's come with a 3.73 rear end or are they stuck with the 3.55 of all other European GTs?

The one in the photo is 3.55

[cib24]

Ok, so key things left out from the US Bullitt are:

Dash gauges
3.55 vs. 3.73 rear end final drive ratio
453 bhp vs. 475 hp (manifold change and particulate filter required in Europe)

Anything else to note?

[QuattroDave]

cib24 said:

Ok, so key things left out from the US Bullitt are:

Dash gauges
3.55 vs. 3.73 rear end final drive ratio
453 bhp vs. 475 hp (manifold change and particulate filter required in Europe)

Anything else to note?

Well looking at the interior picture of the US Bullitt you can't get heated or cooled seats either in UK spec. Recaro's only.