- Mustang Bullitt.
The 2008 Mustang Bullitt hit the streets of California at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto show. Paul Randle, the chief engineer of Ford Mustang thinks “It’s absolutely fantastic.” Standing in front of the sleek homage to the 1968 icon, Randle is proud of this latest creation that combines classic looks with the latest in Ford Racing Technology. “We went as far as we could with a track car while maintaining a level of plushness for a daily driver.” Randle says. Plus, it’s stealthy: “like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
Doug Gaffka says that the design team became similarly obsessed “We pored though hours and hours of film to get as authentic as we could while on a very modern platform.” Gaffka, the chief designer for Ford SV, has been responsible for the design of many of Ford’s Living Legends vehicles. One of his favorites is the 2005 Mustang, but the 2008 Bullitt is a departure. “Other Mustangs are all about ‘look at me’” he says. “This one we took a step lower—it’s a car you can drive fast and probably not get caught all the time.”
The Bullitt has not stopped being an influence after 40 years and revisiting a classic is a challenge and a pleasure for Gaffka and his team. “Any time you get to work on a Mustang, you come to work happy.” says Gaffka.
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If they are the vents, then would see come with fog lights?
Thanks again!!!!!
I ALSO WAS LOOKING AT THE MUSTANG GT, IT APPEAR TO TURN ME ON, BUT KNOW WE HAVE THE BULLITT, WOW SHE SOUND HOT AND SHE A LITTLE OF BOTH THE SHELBY AND THE GT. I ALSO LOVE THE COLOR AND HOW IT SOUNDS, I WILL TAKE A LOOK AT IT GOD WILLING THIS WEEKEND. LOOKING TO ADD A SUNROOF. I THINK THAT i WILL NOT REALLY PURCHASE IT UNTIL DECEMBER TIME FRAME. ALSO I LOST SOME INTEREST ON THE COBRA SHELBY BECAUSE THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT LIKE THE 67 1/2 SHEBLY ALSO THE COLOR ARE NOT WHAT I WANT.
ANYWAY WHAT REALLY KILLS ME IS THE PRICE AND FORD COULD SELL MORE. YOU GUYS ARE FORGETTING THE HOW FUEL IS RISING SO HIGH!
I LOVE THE MUSTANG AND THE BULLITT IS PROBABLY THE CAR THAT I WILL ACTUALLY PURCHASE.
GOOD JOB AND KUDDOS TO YOU ALL.
I see Ford yanked the $1,500 / low financing for this vehicle- I'll believe many, many purchasers prior to 3/31/08 complained. Ford should keep the rebates/financing going and extend it to those who bought the car earlier. That will never happen, though.
Still a great car , design team !!
Fortunately for me , the dealer gave me a great deal on the car I ordered in mid- November and took posession of in mid- January ... BUT I was told That the "D" plan for family members of Ford employees was disqualified along with low financing and the $1,500 rebate. I argued with Ford headquarters that the Bullitt is a GT with an option package, much like a Cal. Special is also GT.
Now for this rumor about a 2009 Bullitt ? Well , that's possibly going to bring some lawsuits if it happens ! I , for one, don't believe it will happen , but time will tell.
BTW, the car is awesome and stays no matter what. This is only my second Ford ( first was an 82' Mustang GT) . I've been a GM guy since 1968 , have bought over 20 new GM vehicles including 3 70s vintage Vettes and a great 1971 Nova SS.
My son graduates from college next month and wants a new car to go along with his new job. We're driving past the Ford dealer to the Chevy/Buick/ Pontiac dealership !
Thanks for a great car , Ford, but your market people are screwing buyers much like they did with their overpriced 2002-2004 T-Birds.
Needless to say, if a hands on check out of a new Bullitt at my local Ford dealer is a positive experience,
that "stealth" car will be in my driveway. Like a kid at Christmas, the hardest part is waiting for the model to arrive at the dealership.
family can once again revel in his being
an icon. This is ultimate cool car, to
mirror "Mr. Cool".