What makes a Bullitt, A Bullitt

The limited edition Ford Mustang Bullitt GT was available in 2001, designed to pay homage to the 1968 Steve McQueen movie Bullitt, in which 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.

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.

BULLITT SPECIFICATIONS

What makes a Bullitt Different

POWERTRAIN, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPARISON
Bullitt GT
Front Suspension 
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 
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

* Pony on grill is centered in a blacked out coral instead of chrome.
* Does not come with a spoiler.
* Brushed aluminum gas filler door.
* Molded front mud guards.
* Different Rocker Panels
* Lowered by 3/4"
* Red Brake calipers with a silver Mustang.
* Simple side scoops without the honeycomb plastic grill.
* Bullitt Badge on the left of Trunk lid.
* Rolled exhaust tips.
* Molded c-pillars sweep forward instead of straight down.

Interior

* Brushed aluminum shifter bezel.
* Brushed aluminum ball shifter knob.
* 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

2001 FORD MUSTANG BULLITT GT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 
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 
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.36