the mustang was in the movie bullitt in 1968.
the mustang was in the movie bullitt in 1968.
what year was the mustang in the movie bullitt?
1968
in 2001, ford partnered with warner bros. to offer a special version of its gt with the "bullitt" nameplate, honoring the 1968 390 fastback model driven by steve mcqueen in the 1968 movie "bullitt" which became famous for its high speed chase scene. the car was designed as a good handler so it was lowered 3/4 of an inch, received tokico shocks, and short length sub-frame connectors. in addition, a new intake design, high-flow mufflers, and special underdrive pulleys helped increase the power to a conservative , though many owners report numbers closer to the 270-275 range. more telling is the torque curve, which was vastly improved over the base gt models, 90% of its available from 2000 rpm. this broader torque curve makes itself known at the drag strip, as these special edition mustangs could cover the 1/4 mile in 2-3 tenths of a second quicker and about faster than regular gt. 17-inch american racing torq-thrust style rims, wrapped in 245/45zr performance rubber by goodyear, were reminiscent of those on the car driven by mcqueen in the movie. the "bullitt" featured a large hood scoop reminiscent of the earlier boss 429 scoop, as well as new side scoops, lower body moldings and c-pillars with unique rear side window shape. other special features on the "bullitt" included aluminum pedals and shifter, gauge facings and seat upholstery patterned after the 1968 model, red brake calipers with the mustang logo on them, and the removal of the spoiler and fog lamps regularly found on mustang gts, all for a cleaner look. braking was also improved with the addition of dual-piston pbr brakes with rotors, the same brakes utilized by the 94-04 mustang cobra.
ford mustang variants
the bullitt uses a version of the mustang gt's aluminum 4.6 l sohc v8. it has a cold air intake, improved engine calibration, and a revised exhaust system designed to mimic the sound of the mustang used in the bullitt movie. total output is 315 hp (235 kw) @ 6000 rpm and 325 lb·ft (440 n·m) of torque @ 4250 rpm and the engine's redline has been raised to 6500 rpm (from the standard mustang gt's 6250 rpm). premium grade, 91-octane or better gasoline is recommended, although an adaptive spark ignition system allows the engine to accept regular grade gasoline. total output is the same with either fuel, but the engine delivers a flatter torque curve when using premium. the tremec tr-3650 5-speed manual transmission from the mustang gt is used, but the bullitt featured a heavier duty rear axle (also used in gt500kr) with 3.73:1 ratio, versus the mustang gt's 3.31:1 or optional 3:55:1 ratios. the suspension is improved over the standard gt utilizing stiffer springs, struts, and a decorative front strut tower brace while also lowering the car's ride height by six millimeters. most of the mustang bullitt's components are available in the aftermarket for retrofitting earlier s197 mustang gt vehicles, but some parts used in bullitt mustangs are marked to show authenticity.
ford mustang (fifth generation)