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My Account(https://secure.telegraphcouk/secure/account/) (https://www.telegraphcouk/) Lifestyle Cars › Lifestyle › Cars › Ford reviews Ford Mustang Bullitt review: cynical cash-in, or star in its own right? By Alex Robbins 18 OCTOBER 2018 • 8:15AM ALL SECTIONS More T here is something wonderfully silly about the idea of pootling around Britain in a Ford (https://www.telegraphcouk/cars/ford/) Mustang, the modern epitome of an American musclecar Plonking one of the latest models in the middle of a tweedy village is a little like inviting Alice Cooper to a supper club. So quite how it’ll feel doing so in this new Ford Mustang Bullitt is anyone’s guess. This homage to the film that put dark green Mustangs on the map has been conceived to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Steve McQueen’s gritty portrayal of the San Francisco police department’s Lieutenant Frank Bullitt having been released in the US on October 17, 1968. Oh, and there’s
the small matter of one of the most revered car chases in cinematic history, almost 11 minutes of unrelenting action through the streets and hills of San Francisco in an original Sixties Mustang. Ford has produced Bullitt special editions of its Mustangs before, in 2001 and again in 2008. This one is the first to be imported officially to the UK – although if you want one, you’ll have to hold fire as our allocation for 2018 has already sold out. The King of Cool Steve McQueen smokes his dark green Mustang fastbacks tyres in Bullitt, which was released in 1968 CREDIT: WARNER BROS/KOBAL/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK As the Mustang’s American engineering manager Tom Barnes puts it: “It’s not like it’s got a jillion things on it, but you walk up to it and say ‘Oh, that’s cool’.” In other words, while this isn’t a story of “lovable but slightly dopey Mustang becomes super-sharp sports car”, it is far more than just a lick of paint and a clever marketing tie-up. There’s a
new inlet manifold and induction system which boosts the standard 5.0-litre V8’s power by 10bhp to 454bhp, plus a sharpened chassis and subtle tweaks to the electronics. Inside, you get Recaro leather seats and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Then there’s Dark Highland Green paint, which apes that of McQueen’s Mustang in the film (black is a no-cost option if you don’t fancy it, mind), with matching green accents throughout the interior, including on the LCD dials; a cue-ball gearknob; a murderous blacked-out grille and equally menacing 19-inch black alloy wheels. The Bullitt edition Mustangs paintwork echoes that of the McQueen film car, along with not-so-subtle badging Barnes is right, though; as you approach the Bullitt, it’s impossible to avoid the feeling that you’re about to have a neat time, and twisting the key does nothing to dispel that. Few cars rumble and vibrate with such purpose. It’s a big old thing, though; you can’t really tell where the
dropped nose (that was part of the recent facelift) ends, while the wide hips seem constantly about to graze walls at the road’s edge. Inside, the Bullitt’s changes certainly lift the interior, although in common with the standard car there are areas where the car’s cut-price nature shows; especially in the awful, scratchy plastics that line the door panels and fill in the space between the glovebox and the dash top. But few muscle cars were ever concerned with build quality, and muscle is what the Bullitt is all about. Mind you, the changes to the V8 have not turned it into a torquey monster; as with the standard car, acceleration is progressive rather than thunderous, building your anticipation of the top third of the rev range where the Mustang really starts to fly. The standard Mustang GTs 5.0-litre V8 engine has been tweaked to boost power by 10bhp to 454bhp Happily there’s plenty of woofling and warbling from the engine to entertain you until you get there, and
when you do, you’re rewarded with an exultant, ululating bellow and lots of crackles on the over-run. Muscle factors into the driving experience, too – you’ll need to use some, whether it’s to get the nose turned in using the meaty steering, or to pound the gear lever through the gate. In tighter corners, it’s quite hard work, especially with its its mass shifting around from side to side – as it did even with our test cars’ optional magnetic suspension firmed up. But as the road grows wider and the corners faster, the Bullitt starts to flow. The weight transfer can still be a little off-putting – turn in quickly and you feel the outside front dip, giving you the impression it’s about to break traction. But it doesn’t, so push through that initial uncertainty and your confidence grows The Mustang isnt exactly nimble but on wider, faster roads its an absolute hoot to drive Grab a bit more lock and feel the nose respond surprisingly sweetly, ducking into the
corner rather than pushing wide. Add power and the weight shifts to the back of the car, but again there’s more grip than you think, so when you squeeze the throttle the car hooks up and blasts you out of the curve in a wall of noise. In other words, while a proper sports car would show the Ford a clean set of heels, the Mustang is still a roughand-ready hoot on the right roads. Of course, there’s power oversteer if you want it, but thanks to the V8’s linear delivery it’s actually harder to induce than you might think. And even with the system supposedly turned off, the Bullitt’s traction control nanny still reins in any such hooliganism after the slightest of slides. Lurid burnouts and other tyre-shredding antics are all catered for, if thats your thing Nevertheless, find an empty and private spot of tarmac and the Mustang will still pop lurid, hilarious burnouts; there’s line lock, of course, and a Drag Strip driving mode in addition to the more usual Sport Plus and
Race options. It may have sporting aspirations, then, but the Mustang Bullitt remains first and foremost a muscle car. A near-fifty-grand muscle car, no less. But while that price puts it dangerously close to some far more capable machinery, the biggest danger for the Bullitt comes from the standard car. The Mustang GT’s price has already inflated to £42,145 with this latest facelift, making it feel a little less like the bargain it once was. Given that it offers so much of what makes the Bullitt feel special, it’s hard to logically justify the extra cost. The interior is lifted by Recaro seats and dark green accents to match the paintwork, although it still lags behind the European norm in terms of quality But in the Bullitt, logic takes a (rather cramped) back seat. This is a modern-day reimagining of one of the most iconic film cars ever; not one you’ll find on a show stand, but in your local showroom, available for you to buy complete with mod cons and a warranty.
It’s also been built with the singular aim of being cool, whether you’re in San Francisco, St Tropez or even Solihull, an aim in which it succeeds magnificently. Sure, the Bullitt is flawed, but cars like this don’t come along often – so we should savour them when they do. THE FACTS Ford Mustang Bullitt TESTED 5,038cc V8 petrol, six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive PRICE/ON SALE £47,545/now POWER/TORQUE 454bhp @ 7,250rpm, 390lb ft @ 4,600rpm TOP SPEED 163mph ACCELERATION 0-62mph in 4.6sec FUEL ECONOMY 22.8mpg/170mpg (EU Combined/Urban) CO2 EMISSIONS 277g/km VED £2,070 first year, £450 next five years, then £140 VERDICT More than just a cynical marketing exercise, the Mustang Bullitt is every bit the modern muscle car it sets out to be, and quite a bit more besides. It’s flawed, yes – but it’s hard not to be seduced by its character, playfulness and sheer sense of occasion. TELEGRAPH RATING Four stars out of five THE RIVALS BMW 440i M Sport, from £46,530 A
rear-wheel-drive coupé that competes with the Mustang is hard to find these days, but the 440i is about as close as you’ll get. Smoother, quieter, more precise and better built – but, of course, it’s nowhere near as flamboyant. And not as much fun, either Kia Stinger GT-S, from £40,495 A shade slower than the Mustang, but also much cheaper; the twin-turbo, V6 Stinger GT-S is also a finehandling car that shares the Mustang’s left-field status. Plus you get far more space and, of course, a seven-year warranty. No V8 soundtrack, mind you Alpine A110, from £46,905 The Alpine’s performance figures and price are strikingly similar, as is its status as the reincarnation of a hero – but it’s the polar opposite of the Mustang Bullitt in every other way, being light, simple, gentle and delicate. Apply here if a big, heavy V8 simply isn’t your cup of tea. For tips and advice, visit our Advice section (https://www.telegraphcouk/cars/advice/), or sign up to our newsletter
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the small matter of one of the most revered car chases in cinematic history, almost 11 minutes of unrelenting action through the streets and hills of San Francisco in an original Sixties Mustang. Ford has produced Bullitt special editions of its Mustangs before, in 2001 and again in 2008. This one is the first to be imported officially to the UK – although if you want one, you’ll have to hold fire as our allocation for 2018 has already sold out. The King of Cool Steve McQueen smokes his dark green Mustang fastbacks tyres in Bullitt, which was released in 1968 CREDIT: WARNER BROS/KOBAL/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK As the Mustang’s American engineering manager Tom Barnes puts it: “It’s not like it’s got a jillion things on it, but you walk up to it and say ‘Oh, that’s cool’.” In other words, while this isn’t a story of “lovable but slightly dopey Mustang becomes super-sharp sports car”, it is far more than just a lick of paint and a clever marketing tie-up. There’s a
new inlet manifold and induction system which boosts the standard 5.0-litre V8’s power by 10bhp to 454bhp, plus a sharpened chassis and subtle tweaks to the electronics. Inside, you get Recaro leather seats and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Then there’s Dark Highland Green paint, which apes that of McQueen’s Mustang in the film (black is a no-cost option if you don’t fancy it, mind), with matching green accents throughout the interior, including on the LCD dials; a cue-ball gearknob; a murderous blacked-out grille and equally menacing 19-inch black alloy wheels. The Bullitt edition Mustangs paintwork echoes that of the McQueen film car, along with not-so-subtle badging Barnes is right, though; as you approach the Bullitt, it’s impossible to avoid the feeling that you’re about to have a neat time, and twisting the key does nothing to dispel that. Few cars rumble and vibrate with such purpose. It’s a big old thing, though; you can’t really tell where the
dropped nose (that was part of the recent facelift) ends, while the wide hips seem constantly about to graze walls at the road’s edge. Inside, the Bullitt’s changes certainly lift the interior, although in common with the standard car there are areas where the car’s cut-price nature shows; especially in the awful, scratchy plastics that line the door panels and fill in the space between the glovebox and the dash top. But few muscle cars were ever concerned with build quality, and muscle is what the Bullitt is all about. Mind you, the changes to the V8 have not turned it into a torquey monster; as with the standard car, acceleration is progressive rather than thunderous, building your anticipation of the top third of the rev range where the Mustang really starts to fly. The standard Mustang GTs 5.0-litre V8 engine has been tweaked to boost power by 10bhp to 454bhp Happily there’s plenty of woofling and warbling from the engine to entertain you until you get there, and
when you do, you’re rewarded with an exultant, ululating bellow and lots of crackles on the over-run. Muscle factors into the driving experience, too – you’ll need to use some, whether it’s to get the nose turned in using the meaty steering, or to pound the gear lever through the gate. In tighter corners, it’s quite hard work, especially with its its mass shifting around from side to side – as it did even with our test cars’ optional magnetic suspension firmed up. But as the road grows wider and the corners faster, the Bullitt starts to flow. The weight transfer can still be a little off-putting – turn in quickly and you feel the outside front dip, giving you the impression it’s about to break traction. But it doesn’t, so push through that initial uncertainty and your confidence grows The Mustang isnt exactly nimble but on wider, faster roads its an absolute hoot to drive Grab a bit more lock and feel the nose respond surprisingly sweetly, ducking into the
corner rather than pushing wide. Add power and the weight shifts to the back of the car, but again there’s more grip than you think, so when you squeeze the throttle the car hooks up and blasts you out of the curve in a wall of noise. In other words, while a proper sports car would show the Ford a clean set of heels, the Mustang is still a roughand-ready hoot on the right roads. Of course, there’s power oversteer if you want it, but thanks to the V8’s linear delivery it’s actually harder to induce than you might think. And even with the system supposedly turned off, the Bullitt’s traction control nanny still reins in any such hooliganism after the slightest of slides. Lurid burnouts and other tyre-shredding antics are all catered for, if thats your thing Nevertheless, find an empty and private spot of tarmac and the Mustang will still pop lurid, hilarious burnouts; there’s line lock, of course, and a Drag Strip driving mode in addition to the more usual Sport Plus and
Race options. It may have sporting aspirations, then, but the Mustang Bullitt remains first and foremost a muscle car. A near-fifty-grand muscle car, no less. But while that price puts it dangerously close to some far more capable machinery, the biggest danger for the Bullitt comes from the standard car. The Mustang GT’s price has already inflated to £42,145 with this latest facelift, making it feel a little less like the bargain it once was. Given that it offers so much of what makes the Bullitt feel special, it’s hard to logically justify the extra cost. The interior is lifted by Recaro seats and dark green accents to match the paintwork, although it still lags behind the European norm in terms of quality But in the Bullitt, logic takes a (rather cramped) back seat. This is a modern-day reimagining of one of the most iconic film cars ever; not one you’ll find on a show stand, but in your local showroom, available for you to buy complete with mod cons and a warranty.
It’s also been built with the singular aim of being cool, whether you’re in San Francisco, St Tropez or even Solihull, an aim in which it succeeds magnificently. Sure, the Bullitt is flawed, but cars like this don’t come along often – so we should savour them when they do. THE FACTS Ford Mustang Bullitt TESTED 5,038cc V8 petrol, six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive PRICE/ON SALE £47,545/now POWER/TORQUE 454bhp @ 7,250rpm, 390lb ft @ 4,600rpm TOP SPEED 163mph ACCELERATION 0-62mph in 4.6sec FUEL ECONOMY 22.8mpg/170mpg (EU Combined/Urban) CO2 EMISSIONS 277g/km VED £2,070 first year, £450 next five years, then £140 VERDICT More than just a cynical marketing exercise, the Mustang Bullitt is every bit the modern muscle car it sets out to be, and quite a bit more besides. It’s flawed, yes – but it’s hard not to be seduced by its character, playfulness and sheer sense of occasion. TELEGRAPH RATING Four stars out of five THE RIVALS BMW 440i M Sport, from £46,530 A
rear-wheel-drive coupé that competes with the Mustang is hard to find these days, but the 440i is about as close as you’ll get. Smoother, quieter, more precise and better built – but, of course, it’s nowhere near as flamboyant. And not as much fun, either Kia Stinger GT-S, from £40,495 A shade slower than the Mustang, but also much cheaper; the twin-turbo, V6 Stinger GT-S is also a finehandling car that shares the Mustang’s left-field status. Plus you get far more space and, of course, a seven-year warranty. No V8 soundtrack, mind you Alpine A110, from £46,905 The Alpine’s performance figures and price are strikingly similar, as is its status as the reincarnation of a hero – but it’s the polar opposite of the Mustang Bullitt in every other way, being light, simple, gentle and delicate. Apply here if a big, heavy V8 simply isn’t your cup of tea. For tips and advice, visit our Advice section (https://www.telegraphcouk/cars/advice/), or sign up to our newsletter
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