Bullitt
information and spec
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.
What makes a
Bullitt a Bullitt?
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 |
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
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