Appointment with a movie hero from Ford

Bullitt had his world premiere 50 years ago, or in January in Detroit on the NAIAS 2018. Depending on what Bullitt means. The original of course is the movie with Steve McQueen driving his Mustang through the streets of San Francisco. As a tribute to the original is that FORD MUSTANG special edition whose European premiere took place at the Geneva Motor Show.

Appointment with a movie hero from Ford
The limited special edition in honor of the 50. Anniversary of the eponymous film classic celebrates its European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, photo: Ford

Ford Mustang Bullitt special edition

Whereby the Bullitt special model is not a completely new invention, but rather a kind of “success story with continuation”. The new Mustang is number 3 in the series of special models, but probably the most spectacular. The 464 liter V5.0, the modified intake manifold, throttle valves and other gimmicks of the Shelby 8, has an output of 350 hp.

262 km / h - Steve McQueen would have jumped further in San Francisco than he would have liked. The new Bullitt comes with 19-inch rims in a classic design. Even the tires look as if the time of low profile tires had never come. 1.000 watt sound system from B&O, an exhaust with powerful sounding flap control and handy Recaro seats are included. You can order the special model in “Dark Highland Green” or in Shadow Black ”.

The special model with the chassis number 001 was also auctioned off after the NAIAS 2018 for 300.000 US dollar.

Appointment with a movie hero from Ford

 

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