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Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 09:56 PM

2008 Ford Bullitt Mustang

FordVehicles.com/FocusFord has released official photos of its upcoming Bullitt Mustang. The special edition Mustang wears unique 18 inch wheels — covering Performance-grade Carbon Metallic front brakes — and rides on Ford’s Sport Tuned suspension kit. Ford says the exterior of the Bullit Mustang has a “look of quiet intensity,” achieved by a spoiler delete, a new upper grille and badge removal.

Power from the GT’s 4.6L V8 has been boosted to 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft or torque, thanks to a cold air intake and a new adaptive spark ignition system. The Bullitt will breathe through a sports exhaust system — with 3.5 inch outlets — and will put its power to the ground via a 3.73 Limited Slip Differential out back. The result is a .3 second faster 0-60 time and a new top speed of 151 mph.

The Bullitt’s interior is finished in black leather with aluminum accents.
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The R/T, powered by an updated version of the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 also found in platform-mates Charger R/T and 300C, is the first modern Hemi car available with a manual transmission: a six-speed unit -- borrowed from the Viper -- with a pistol grip shifter reminiscent of the original Challengers from 35 years ago. Dodge officially announced the range-topping SRT8 will also have the stick option.

All 5.7-liter HEMIs get a bump in power for 2009 that amounts to 30 more ponies along with an extra 8 pound-feet of torque, for totals of 370 horsepower and 398 pound-feet. This is accomplished via variable valve timing as well as a higher compression ratio, now 10.5 instead of 9.6. Opting for the Tremec six-speed in place of the five-speed auto on the R/T bumps those numbers further, to 375 and 404, respectively, though requires premium fuel to do so. Dodge estimates that fuel economy is 5 percent better as well, now rated by the EPA at 15 mpg in the city and 23 mph on the highway, with the stick burning one more mpg in the city. Acceleration to the 60 mph benchmark is under six seconds, Dodge says.

The R/T version weighs about 130 pounds less than the 425 horsepower SRT-8, which is slated to hit showrooms in the spring. The rolling stock consists of 18-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires, with a Classic R/T version launched in 2009 getting unique 20-inch wheels and more styling hints to bring back memories of the original Challengers.

Which one would you buy? NO CAMAROS this would be a time period before the Camaro came out, ohh...August of 2008.

Oops forgot a pic of each.

02-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	BULLITT Vs. Challenger RT 2008 Ford Bullitt Mustang FordVehicles.com/FocusFord has released official photos of its upcoming Bullitt Mustang. The special edition Mustang wears unique 18 inch wheels — covering Performance-grade Carbon Metallic front brakes — and rides on Ford’s Sport Tuned suspension kit. Ford says the exterior of the Bullit Mustang has a “look of quiet intensity,” achieved by a spoiler delete, a new upper grille and badge removal. Power from the GT’s 4.6L V8 has been boosted to 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft or torque, thanks to a cold air intake and a new adaptive spark ignition system. The Bullitt will breathe through a sports exhaust system — with 3.5 inch outlets — and will put its power to the ground via a 3.73 Limited Slip Differential out back. The result is a .3 second faster 0-60 time and a new top speed of 151 mph. The Bullitt’s interior is finished in black leather with aluminum accents. --------------------------Vs.----------------------------- The R/T, powered by an updated version of the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 also found in platform-mates Charger R/T and 300C, is the first modern Hemi car available with a manual transmission: a six-speed unit -- borrowed from the Viper -- with a pistol grip shifter reminiscent of the original Challengers from 35 years ago. Dodge officially announced the range-topping SRT8 will also have the stick option. All 5.7-liter HEMIs get a bump in power for 2009 that amounts to 30 more ponies along with an extra 8 pound-feet of torque, for totals of 370 horsepower and 398 pound-feet. This is accomplished via variable valve timing as well as a higher compression ratio, now 10.5 instead of 9.6. Opting for the Tremec six-speed in place of the five-speed auto on the R/T bumps those numbers further, to 375 and 404, respectively, though requires premium fuel to do so. Dodge estimates that fuel economy is 5 percent better as well, now rated by the EPA at 15 mpg in the city and 23 mph on the highway, with the stick burning one more mpg in the city. Acceleration to the 60 mph benchmark is under six seconds, Dodge says. The R/T version weighs about 130 pounds less than the 425 horsepower SRT-8, which is slated to hit showrooms in the spring. The rolling stock consists of 18-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires, with a Classic R/T version launched in 2009 getting unique 20-inch wheels and more styling hints to bring back memories of the original Challengers. Which one would you buy? NO CAMAROS this would be a time period before the Camaro came out, ohh...August of 2008. Oops forgot a pic of each.