The cue ball shifter knob is another nice touch that pays tribute to the original movie car. The six speed transmission shifts smoothly. The Bullitt also has active rev matching.  Personally I found the active rev matching annoying. When downshifting it isn't noticeable if you are hitting the shifts with the same rhythm as the computer, but there are times when you aren't downshifting and the active rev will trigger an rpm boost. I just prefer to have full control over the engine and the entire driving experience. Others may disagree.

 

When ford came out with this current generation of Mustang they really took the handling to a whole new level with a completely new front suspension and a new rear suspension.

 

This car weighs in at almost 38-hundred pounds. It does feel heavy at times, but that weight becomes less apparent when the car gets up to speed and the engine revs high. The Bullitt is at its best when the engine is revving high. This is not an old school straight line performance muscle car. The Bullitt can corner. It likes winding roads. It likes to rev high. It sits low enough to satisfy, but sits high enough to clear speed bumps, and the suspension is capable of soaking up bumps from potholes and even train tracks if necessary. It's a great road car.

 

Stand-up: "If you buy this car don't buy it because you are looking for attention. This car is stripped down. No badging so the average person will not really know what it is. I did have some car guys realize what it was when they got up close but not until they got within fifty feet of the car. So if you want a car that says look at me, you will want something flashier. This car is subtle, but once inside or up close car enthusiasts will appreciate it. To the average person though, they will see it drive by at a distance and think it is just another Mustang." 

Out test car came with Magna Ride. The electro-magnetic suspension is adjustable and it gives this Mustang Bullitt incredible handling characteristics.  

 

These leather Recaro sport seats are a $1500 option. The interior is classic Mustang but you will find green stitching on the seats and dash to match the highland green paint. The simulated brushed aluminum center piece on the dash is a nice touch, and the Bullitt Badge with vehicle number on the dash is a reminder this is a limited edition car.

 

Ford says these Mustang Bullitt's are a limited edition car, but it isn't clear how limited the production run might be.

 

Even with all that horsepower, the Bullitt delivers 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.  The Bullitt Mustang will cost you about ten thousand dollars more than a Mustang GT, but I would say it is probably money well spent. I am just making a prediction but my guess is these cars will hold their value better, and you will lose less in depreciation over the long run with the Bullitt.

 

The Mustang competes with the Camaro and the Challenger, but really of the three the Mustang remains the best by far. The Camaro and Challenger are fine cars, but the Mustang feels tighter and feels like it is designed and built a bit better. It is a more refined car. The Bullitt edition takes it all to the next level. It's more than a Mustang. It's a piece of rolling movie memorabilia. For the money it offer incredible performance and value. It's a wicked ride and it is without a doubt SST approved.  Rick Walker SST Car Show News.