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Bullitt
information and spec
The limited edition Ford Mustang
Bullitt GT was available only in 2001. It was designed to pay
homage to the 1968 movie, BULLITT staring Steve McQueen. McQueen's
character, Lt. Frank Bullitt got behind the wheel of a Highland Green
1968 GT390 Fastback and chased two assassins in a black Dodge Charger
R/T. This chase became famous and helped make this movie a timeless
classic.
The 2001 Mustang
Bullitt GT was available in three colors: Black, the new True Blue, and
Dark Highland Green, borrowed from Ford's F-Series lineup. There were
3041 green, 1818 black, and 723 blue Bullitts produced. Dark Highland
Green was not available on any other Mustang.
- Exterior features
included a blacked-out corral around the pony in the grille,
distinctive red brake calipers all around with a silver Mustang pony on
the front calipers.
- The body got
simple side scoops, a different 'c' pillar trim and a brushed aluminum
fuel door.
Less is more
sometimes and Ford deleted the rear spoiler and the front fog lamps.
The 2001 Bullitt Mustangs also got a retro interior theme. The new
seats were designed after seats from the 1960s, and were much more
comfortable than the standard seats. The numbers in the gauge cluster
were written in a tall, thin font like in the 1960s as well. The
shifter got an aluminum ball and the shifter trim ring. The Bullitts
had a different intake than the GT they were based upon, and the
upgrades resulted in an additional five horsepower and nice sound and
"BULLITT" was engraved on the sill plates.
Although Ford
planned to produced 6500 Bullitts, only 5582 rolled
off the line.
What makes a Bullitt a
Bullitt?
2001 FORD MUSTANG BULLITT GT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase (in.) |
101.3 |
| Overall Length (in.) |
183.2 |
| Overall Height (in.) |
52.35 |
| Overall Width (in.) |
73.1 |
| Track Width (Front/Rear) |
60.2/60.6 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,273 |
| Front/Rear Seating |
|
| Seating Capacity |
4 |
| Head Room (in.) |
38.1/35.5 |
| Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.6/52.1 |
| Hip Room (in.) |
52.8/47.4 |
| Leg Room (maximum) |
42.6/29.9 |
| Passenger/Luggage/Fuel_Capacity |
|
| Luggage Capacity (cu.
ft.) |
10.9 |
| Passenger Volume (cu.
ft.) |
83.0 |
| Total Interior Volume
(cu. ft.) |
93.9 |
| Liftover Height (inches) |
28.3 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) |
15.7 |
| Engine |
|
| Engine Layout |
Front Engine, rear-wheel
drive |
| Engine Type |
4.6L SOHC V-8 |
| Displacement (l, cu. in.) |
4.6L, 281cu.in |
| Horsepower @ rpm |
265 @ 5000 Ford has
updated to 275 |
| Torque lb. Ft. @ rpm |
305 @ 4000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.6 x 3.6 |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port
electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Requirement |
87 octane (minimum) |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy
mpg) |
17/25 (5-speed manual) |
| Exhaust System |
Retuned, stainless steel
with catalytic converters |
| Transmission |
|
| Type |
5-speed manual (std.) |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.27:1 |
| Gear Ratios |
1st - 3.37;
2nd - 1.99;
3rd - 1.33;
4th - 1.00;
5th - 0.67;
Rev. - 3.22 |
| Chassis Construction |
|
| Type |
Unitized body |
| Front Suspension |
|
| Type |
Independent, modified
MacPherson strut with separate spring on lower arm and stabilizer bar |
| Springs |
Helical coil,
rubber-insulated |
| Shock Absorbers |
Integral with strut,
gas-pressurized, hydraulic |
| Stabilizer |
Bar/Tube |
| Diameter |
28mm Tubular |
| Rear Suspension |
|
| Type |
Four-bar link with coil
springs on lower arm (upper, loading; lower, arm) unique horizontal
axle damper and stabilizer bar |
| Springs |
Helical coil,
rubber-insulated; progressive-rate |
| Shock Absorbers |
Unique axle damper,
gas-pressurized, hydraulic vertical shock absorbers and foam sleeve
with horizontal axle dampers |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter |
21mm Tubular |
| Steering |
|
| Type |
Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion |
| Overall Ratio1 |
5.0:1 on center |
Turning Diameter,
Curb-to-Curb (ft.) |
38.1 |
| Aerodynamics |
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| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.36 |
POWERTRAIN, SUSPENSION AND
BRAKE COMPARISON
| |
Bullitt |
GT |
| Front Suspension |
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|
| Springs |
600 lb/in. linear
(lowers car 3/4") |
450 lb/in. linear |
| Struts |
35 mm piston,
custom valved struts |
32 mm piston |
| Stabilizer Bar |
28mm tubular |
26.5mm solid |
| Rear Suspension |
|
|
| Springs |
250 lb/in. linear
(lowers car 3/4") |
210 lb/in. linear |
| Shocks |
30 mm piston, custom
valved shocks |
30 mm piston |
| Stabilizer Bar |
21 mm tubular |
23 mm solid |
| Brakes |
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Front
Calipers |
Dual piston aluminum,
custom painted |
Dual piston aluminum |
| Disk Rotors |
330 mm vented |
276 mm vented |
Rear
Calipers |
Single piston |
Single piston |
| Rotors |
296 mm vented |
267 mm solid |
| ABS/T.C. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Misc. |
Subframe connectors |
N/A |
Engine and transmission
modifications
- The new cast aluminum intake
manifold has an increased runner diameter to maintain low-end torque
and provide a broader power curve for increased top-end performance.
- A twin 57mm-bore throttle
body replaces the GT 65 mm throttle body, allowing for quicker throttle
response and increased peak flow.
- To reduce parasitic losses,
the alternator pulley was increased to 66 mm and the water pump pulley
was increased to 140 mm.
- The exhaust system has been
retuned to increase flow approximately 20% and give the Bullitt a new
distinct sound.
- All Mustang Bullitts have
the new TR3650 transmission and clutch assembly that provides improved
shift quality. A new 11-inch flywheel and clutch assembly have been
added to increase torque capacity and reduce clutch pedal efforts.
Exterior
- New hood scoop.
- New retro Bullitt wheels.
- Brushed aluminum gas filler
door.
- Molded front mud guards.
- Different Rocker Panels
- Lowered by 3/4"
- Subframe connectors
- Pony on grill is centered in
a blacked out coral instead of chrome.
- Red Brake calipers all round
but front with a silver Mustang pony.
- Bullitt Badge on the left of
Trunk lid.
- Rolled exhaust tips.
- Molded c-pillars sweep
forward instead of curving down.
- Different side glass to GT
to match c-pillars.
- Deleted side scoop. Unique
to the Bullitt without a fake intake or honeycomb plastic grill.
- Deleted rear spoiler.
- Deleted front fog lamps.
Interior
- Brushed aluminum ball
shifter knob.
- Brushed aluminum shifter
bezel.
- Door sills with BULLITT
logo.
- Retro dash has white
lighting and closely indexed speedometer.
- Seats are stitched to
replicate the style from the 60's..
- New stainless steel pedal
covers are positioned to provide better heel-to-toe relationship
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