2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review (TTAC)
We all know about the Ford Mustang Bullitt’s heritage and its connection to the movie Bullitt. We all know the main chase scene with McQueen in a Mustang and the bad guys in a Dodge Charger cemented its status as one of the great car chases in Hollywood history. The actual car used in the movie, a GT390, was owned by a family for decades, and the owner even turned down an offer from Steve McQueen himself, documented by a letter in their possession. This tale just adds to the legend.
Ford got wind of this car’s existence and worked with the family to showcase it in 2018 when the third generation of a production Bullitt model was announced. The famous original was later sold by the family at auction for $3.74 million. Ford had built two previous editions in 2001 and 2008-2009. Now in the third run of the Bullitt name, this example has an MSRP of $52,595.
Today’s Bullitt is a factory modified Mustang GT featuring an extra 20 horsepower for 480 hp total at 7,000 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. The front and lower grilles are unique, and the familiar chrome pony badge is gone. There is no rear spoiler and the faux gas cap on the rear has the Bullitt logo. A rear diffuser and chrome ring around the windows complete the handsome and tasteful body appearance modifications giving it a smooth and unencumbered look.
(photo credit: Rob Eckaus - TTAC)
