2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt review: Bullitt exterior, interior design, performance, safety, trim level and price. At the end of the article - test drive the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt!
Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Specifications
- Security systems
- The cost and configuration of the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
50 years ago, the legendary Bullitt movie was released on the North American market, starring the famous film actor and auto-motorcycle racer Steve McQueen. The film became famous for a 10-minute chase scene in which Frank Bullitt (a police lieutenant and uncompromising crime fighter), while driving a dark green Ford Mustang coupe, chases two hitmen fleeing him in a Dodge Charger muscle car. The audience liked this episode so much that the film almost instantly became a cult.
In 2001 and 2008, Ford delighted its fans with the release of special versions of the Mustang Bullittbased on the film. In 2016, information began to appear on the Web that the automaker intends to release the third generation of the iconic model, and in 2018 rumors became reality - during the Detroit auto show, the company showed a new generation of Ford Mustang Bullitt, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the movie "Bullitt" ...
At the heart of the novelty is the Mustang S550, which is equipped with a cocktail from the "packages" GT-Premium and Performance, and also deprived the car body of colored stripes, a spoiler and catchy logos. But that's not all.
Bullitt's appearance
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt has a stylish, expressive and predatory appearance that allows you to instantly identify a coupe even in heavy city traffic.
"Muzzle" of the car decorated with a relief hood with a pair of air intakes, aggressive head optics, a modified false radiator grille, devoid of any inscriptions and emblems, and a stylish bumper with a sports splitter, a huge air intake and narrow stripes of fog lights.
Muscle car profile sports a long hood, domed roof, elegant sidewalls and exclusive R19 wheels with bright red Brembo calipers.
Expressive feed It features striking tail lights, a large Bullitt logo and a muscular bumper with a sporty diffuser and two pairs of exhaust nozzles.
It is also worth noting that the body of the car received a number of chrome accents, as well as two special colors - Dark Highland Green and Shadow Black.
The external dimensions of the car are:
| Length, mm | 4775 |
| Width, mm | 1905 (2057 - including mirrors) |
| Height, mm | 1372 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2717 |
The exact information about the height of the ground clearance is still unknown.
Interior design of the Ford Mustang Bullitt
The interior of the special version of the Ford Mustang Bullitt is almost completely identical to a regular Ford Mustang with a pre-installed Premium package. The quality of materials, as well as the assembly itself, is at a very high level.
The driver's seat is represented by a convenient three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with a large Bullitt logo in the center, as well as a highly informative digital instrument panel.
The central dashboard flaunts two large air duct deflectors, between which the analog dials of the fuel and vacuum gauges live, a large touchscreen display of the multimedia center, a laconic audio and climate control unit, as well as a number of auxiliary switches that are entrusted with various functions of the car.
Opposite the front passenger is the original Bullitt sign and a spacious glove compartment.
For front passengers Basicly, comfortable chairs are offered with good lateral support and a large number of adjustments, which allows even tall people to sit comfortably. Recaro sports seats are available as an option.
Between the seats of the first row there is a fairly high transmission tunnel, on which the parking brake "poker", a pair of cup holders and a compact gear knob with a branded round knob, painted white, are located.
Since the car interior is made in a 2 + 2 layout, behind the front seats there is a small rear sofa, where teenagers and children can easily accommodate, but adults have nothing to do here.
Trunk volume is equal to 408 liters, while in the underground there was a place for a spare wheel and a small set of tools.
In general, the interior leaves a pleasant impression, which is facilitated not only by high-quality finishing materials and first-class workmanship, but also by well-thought-out ergonomics.
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Specifications
Under the bonnet space of the new Ford Mustang Bullitt is an upgraded V8, the output of which has been increased from 460 to 480 hp, while the torque remains at the same level and is 570 Nm.
A couple of the power plant is exclusively a six-speed "mechanics" with which the car is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds. and guarantee a maximum speed of 262 km / h.
In mixed driving mode, fuel consumption is 13.1 l / 100 km - however, this figure can be higher if you abuse the accelerator pedal.
The manufacturer notes that it received a retuned active exhaust, as well as an intake manifold with 87mm throttle valves, borrowed from the Shelby GT350 version.
In addition, the car has acquired another power plant control unit and the MegneRide adaptive shock absorber system, filled with a special magnetorheological mixture. Like other versions of the car, the car is equipped with a TORSEN self-locking rear differential.
The novelty is based on the familiar Ford Mustang "trolley" assuming the presence of independent front and rear suspensions, represented by MacPherson struts with a system of double hinges and a multi-link, respectively.
The steering of the muscle car sports an electric booster with three preset operating modes - normal, sporty and comfortable. Powerful ventilated "discs" are responsible for braking the car, complemented by bright red calipers from Brembo, which are one of the hallmarks of the Bullitt version.
Safety of the new Ford Mustang Bullitt
Given the dynamic characteristics of the car, the manufacturer simply could not equip the muscle car with a wide range of modern equipment responsible for active and passive protection of passengers. Among him were:
- Stabilization + anti-lock braking system;
- 3-point safety harness kit for all passengers;
- AdvanceTrac technology with electronic stability control;
- Seat belt reminder function;
- Dual front and standard side airbags;
- Knee airbag on the driver's side;
- Personal Safety technology;
- SOS Post-Crash Alert Alert System;
- Fasteners for the installation of LATCH child seats (analogous to the European ISOFIX system);
- Individual tire pressure monitoring system;
- Perimeter alarm;
- Passive anti-theft system "SecuriLock";
- LED filling of head and rear optics, incl. Daytime Running Lights;
- Outside mirrors with heating, adjustment and built-in sensors for tracking "dead" zones;
- Heated rear window;
- Auto-dimming salon mirror;
- Automatic headlight on / off system;
- Rear view camera;
- Cruise control and more.
The body of the muscle car is made of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys, due to which it has a high torsional rigidity.
Also, there were frontal and lateral zones of programmed deformation, the purpose of which is to distribute the force of impact in collisions, thereby reducing the likelihood of serious damage.
Equipment level and price of the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Before moving on to the special version of "Bullitt", we recall that the cost of an ordinary Ford Mustang in the North American market starts at $ 26.12 thousand (approximately 1.72 million rubles at the current exchange rate).
But to become the owner of a Ford Mustang Bullitt, a potential buyer will have to say goodbye to at least $ 46.59 thousand (about 3.068 million Russian rubles) for which the car will be equipped with:
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster;
- Vented discs with red Brembo calipers;
- Wheels R19;
- Stabilization system + anti-lock braking system;
- 3-point safety belt system for all passengers;
- AdvanceTrac technology with electronic stability control;
- Seat belt reminder function;
- Dual front and standard side airbags;
- Knee airbag on the driver's side;
- Personal Safety technology;
- SOS Post-Crash Alert Alert System;
- Fasteners for the installation of LATCH child seats (analogous to the European ISOFIX system);
- Individual tire pressure monitoring system;
- Perimeter alarm;
- Passive anti-theft system "SecuriLock";
- LED filling of head and rear optics, incl. Daytime Running Lights;
- External mirrors with heating, adjustment and built-in sensors for tracking "dead" zones;
- Keyless entry function in the car;
- Rear diffuser;
- Two-zone climate;
- Aluminum pedal pads;
- Heated multifunction steering wheel with Bullitt logo in the center;
- MyKey system;
- Power windows for doors;
- Unique knob of the gearshift knob;
- SYNC-3 multimedia complex with 9 speakers;
- Sports chairs and other equipment.
Despite the rich set of basic equipment, the manufacturer offers customers a wide range of optional equipment.
Conclusion
The Ford Mustang Bullitt is a unique muscle car, the main task of which is to give its owner a set of special emotions, seasoned with a sense of coolness and nostalgia.
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