Bullitt...all show and no go!!

MS54 · 09-04-2001, 07:40 AM

Taken from an article in the Chicago Tribune...so true!!
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Bullitt update

A number of readers called, wrote or e-mailed regarding the review of the Ford Mustang Bullitt (Transportation, June 24), saying that version of the Mustang GT develops 270 to 275 h.p. not the 265 h.p. noted in the test drive.

Some were nice enough to only demand a correction, while others suggested a harsher punishment with the word noose frequently mentioned.

Sorry, but the 265 h.p. number was checked, double-checked and triple-checked and then, after the calls, letters and e-mails, we contacted Ford one more time and the automaker said, yup, the Bullitt develops 265 h.p.

When planning to offer a Bullitt version, Ford had hoped to come up with up to a 275-h.p. version of the 4.6-liter V-8, sources said, but settled for a 5-h.p. increase over the GT's 260 h.p. However, it did increase torque, if only by 5 foot-pounds, from the GT for off-the-line quickness.

Some printed material got into consumers' hands noting the goal of 275 h.p., but, Ford says, it didn't happen.

Also, a number of readers also called, wrote or e-mailed to say that the Mustang in the movie "Bullitt," which prompted Ford to bring out a special edition Mustang to recall the flick's famous chase scene, was a 1967 fastback and not a 1968 as noted.

Sorry again, but not only does Ford say the car in the movie was a 1968, but the owner of one of the two Mustangs used in the movie (one was destroyed in the filming) also was at the preview in San Francisco and he says it's a 1968.

By the way, there are rumors Ford plans another special-edition Mustang for the 2003 model year, its last before a redesign and switch to the same platform as the 2002 Thunderbird.

It reportedly will be a supercharged edition reportedly called Terminator that reportedly will develop 400 h.p. to more than make up for the Bullitt shortfall.

46stang · 09-05-2001, 10:03 PM

yes ford rated it at 265hp but most guys are making 270-275hp. and the torque curve is better than a gt. also a guy on the corral has run a 13.58 at 101mph with his only mod being drag radials! this was done in hot texas heat as well. so i think the bullit turned out all right. later
Leon

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n,
373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

SouthernStang · 09-05-2001, 11:23 PM

Hey I don't know about all the numbers on horsepower but I own one. I have owned many Mustangs old and brand new. Let me tell ya, just from driving it compared to others I had this one will kick a$$ . I still think they are under rated.

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2001 Bullitt
Stock and Awesome
68 Mustang too!!

[This message has been edited by SouthernStang (edited 09-06-2001).]

MS54 · 09-06-2001, 07:50 AM

It will be interesting to see how it runs against the SVT '01 Cobra. Ford should have at least pumped the Bullitt up to 300HP...but as usual they didn't come through.

Mustang92 · 09-06-2001, 12:45 PM

This has been argued before the but bullitt is not meant to be a high HP car. It was meant to have a few more ponies over a GT and other refinements like suspension, brakes, interior accents to make it unique.

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, C&L 80mm, 4.30’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ
Best ET 12.91
Best MPH 105.49
M/M 100, 7085
2001 Mod Motor Shootout 2V NA Champion

09-04-2001, 07:40 AM	#1
MS54 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2	Bullitt...all show and no go!! Taken from an article in the Chicago Tribune...so true!! ------------------------------------------ Bullitt update A number of readers called, wrote or e-mailed regarding the review of the Ford Mustang Bullitt (Transportation, June 24), saying that version of the Mustang GT develops 270 to 275 h.p. not the 265 h.p. noted in the test drive. Some were nice enough to only demand a correction, while others suggested a harsher punishment with the word noose frequently mentioned. Sorry, but the 265 h.p. number was checked, double-checked and triple-checked and then, after the calls, letters and e-mails, we contacted Ford one more time and the automaker said, yup, the Bullitt develops 265 h.p. When planning to offer a Bullitt version, Ford had hoped to come up with up to a 275-h.p. version of the 4.6-liter V-8, sources said, but settled for a 5-h.p. increase over the GT's 260 h.p. However, it did increase torque, if only by 5 foot-pounds, from the GT for off-the-line quickness. Some printed material got into consumers' hands noting the goal of 275 h.p., but, Ford says, it didn't happen. Also, a number of readers also called, wrote or e-mailed to say that the Mustang in the movie "Bullitt," which prompted Ford to bring out a special edition Mustang to recall the flick's famous chase scene, was a 1967 fastback and not a 1968 as noted. Sorry again, but not only does Ford say the car in the movie was a 1968, but the owner of one of the two Mustangs used in the movie (one was destroyed in the filming) also was at the preview in San Francisco and he says it's a 1968. By the way, there are rumors Ford plans another special-edition Mustang for the 2003 model year, its last before a redesign and switch to the same platform as the 2002 Thunderbird. It reportedly will be a supercharged edition reportedly called Terminator that reportedly will develop 400 h.p. to more than make up for the Bullitt shortfall.

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09-05-2001, 10:03 PM	#2
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	yes ford rated it at 265hp but most guys are making 270-275hp. and the torque curve is better than a gt. also a guy on the corral has run a 13.58 at 101mph with his only mod being drag radials! this was done in hot texas heat as well. so i think the bullit turned out all right. later Leon ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n, 373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

09-05-2001, 11:23 PM	#3
SouthernStang Mustang Girl Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dora,Alabama Posts: 9	Hey I don't know about all the numbers on horsepower but I own one. I have owned many Mustangs old and brand new. Let me tell ya, just from driving it compared to others I had this one will kick a$$ . I still think they are under rated. ------------------ 2001 Bullitt Stock and Awesome 68 Mustang too!! [This message has been edited by SouthernStang (edited 09-06-2001).]

09-06-2001, 07:50 AM	#4
MS54 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2	It will be interesting to see how it runs against the SVT '01 Cobra. Ford should have at least pumped the Bullitt up to 300HP...but as usual they didn't come through.

09-06-2001, 12:45 PM	#5
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	This has been argued before the but bullitt is not meant to be a high HP car. It was meant to have a few more ponies over a GT and other refinements like suspension, brakes, interior accents to make it unique. ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, C&L 80mm, 4.30’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ Best ET 12.91 Best MPH 105.49 M/M 100, 7085 2001 Mod Motor Shootout 2V NA Champion