08 Bullitt or 08GT

[Jester67]

I am sorry if this has been covered; I did a search and did not find anything.

What are the differences between the Bullitt and the Premium GT I have looked at the press releases on the Bullitt but do not know if the GT gets the system where it will run on 87Oct fuel? My wife has given me the go ahead to get a new car and I am trying to decide if the Bullitt is worth it or if I should get a GT and modify it the way I like it.

 

[blacksheep06]

I would buy a GT and modify it unless your'e a big fan of the movie and just want a limited edition car.

That's the best performance/dollar route.

 

[stanmckinney]

May also depend on how much over sticker dealers are wanting for the Bullitt. I saw one idiot dealer on ebay who wanted more than $10,000 over sticker for a Bullitt. In that case, the GT would by far be the best deal.

 

[Jester67]

For what I can see the Bullitt is a add on to the GT cars If so then the Xplan should keep the price down.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Actually, the Bullitt has quite a few upgrades for the money. Many more than, say the Shelby GT. Most dealers are offering the Bullitt at MSRP, as well. It's only a few grand more than the GT and comes with a nice list of upgrades, along with a better sounding exhaust.

 

[Jester67]

Actually, the Bullitt has quite a few upgrades for the money. Many more than, say the Shelby GT. Most dealers are offering the Bullitt at MSRP, as well. It's only a few grand more than the GT and comes with a nice list of upgrades, along with a better sounding exhaust.

Do you have or know where to find a list of the differences from the two. I have been able to locate a laundry list of the differences between the 01GT and 01 Bullitt but have had no luck in location this same kind of information on the 08.

 

[DarkFireGT]

http://www.stangnet.com/Ford-Mustang-News/2008-Bullitt-Ford-Mustang---Official-Release-071106.html

 

[DarkFireGT]

Bullitt Pushes Beyond
The Bullitt package enhances the Mustang GT Premium package with the following:


Exterior
• Highland Green (unique to Bullitt) or Black exterior paint
• Modified 18-inch micro machined Euro-flange Bullitt wheels and unique satin finish; c/o tri-bar pony wheel cap
• Dark gray painted calipers
• Modified badging with unique satin finish and Bullitt nomenclature
• Unique 3.5-inch stainless steel packed exhaust tips

Interior
• Unique aluminum I/P finish panels with unique gunmetal engine turn pattern
• Aluminum accents – c/o IUP door handles and premier trim pedal covers and shifter trim ring
• Aluminum shifter ball unique to Bullitt
• Revised cluster with gunsight graphics and unique font
• Shelby GT500-style sport front seats and Shelby GT500-style steering wheel with Bullitt logo
• Unique aluminum sill plate (scuff plate) with Bullitt logo
• Serialization plate on strut tower brace

Powertrain
• 4.6-liter, 3-valve SOHC V-8; 315 horsepower
• Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission
• Signature Bullitt exhaust sound
• New open-element cold air induction system & hood blanket with AIS seal
• High performance calibration
• Dual knock strategy enabling the vehicle to run on either regular unleaded or premium (for improved performance)
• Crisper throttle response
• Revised cam timing at peak power
• Redline increased by 250 RPM to 6500 RPM
• 3.73:1 axle ratio

Chassis
• New unique strut tower brace
• New Unique shock and strut tuning
• Rear spring change that lowers Vehicle Ride Height by approximately 6 mm
• Carbon metallic front brake pads

 

[stangdude2000]

Dealers don't have to accept X-plan on any of their cars. People could have done the Shelby GT on x-plan, but I only found one dealer that would have done it. X-plan also doesn't reduce the price much. When I bought mine, it brought it down to about the lower limit of what I heard people were able to negotiate, but it took the hassle out.

Dark, does the Bullit really have more than the Shelby GT? The Shelby is at least rated for more horsepower and I thought it has more handling upgrades.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Shelby GT Specs:

* 4.6-liter V-8 w/325 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque
* Ford Racing Handling Pack - Details
* Ford Racing Power Pack - Details
* 18" wheels
* Hurst Short Throw Shifter
* Offered in Black and Performance White only w/Silver Stripes
* Unique Front Fascia
* Hood Scoop
* Brushed Aluminum Grille
* Shelby GT Logo Floormats and Sill plates
* Authentication Plate on Center Dashboard and Under Hood

The Bullitt has 3.73 gears, for one. The SGT has 3.55's. It has a completely different exhaust which sounds better. It has a different intake which draws in cooler air. It has a better tune than the SGT. It has different cam timing. It has a uniquely tuned suspension and also upgraded brake pads. Both cars are great, but for dollar value, you get a better deal with the Bullitt. The Bullitt MSRP starts under $32k. The SGT MSRP starts under $35k.

 

[steedman07]

Good luck finding a dealer who will do x-plan on a Bullit..Im getting 5k over for ours.. Go X-plan on a GT premium and mod it how you want it, unless you have to have th "BULLIT"..ur gonna pay for it..

 

[Jester67]

3K I would pay 8K no way I can get a supercharger for less.

 

[Jester67]

The Ford site has this.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/pdf/MustangBullitt/2008MustangBullittFeatures.pdf

Do all 08 get
"Engine further enhanced by adaptive spark ignition system, new for the 2008 Mustang"
That statement is a little confusing.

 

[DarkFireGT]

The Ford site has this.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/pdf/MustangBullitt/2008MustangBullittFeatures.pdf

Do all 08 get
"Engine further enhanced by adaptive spark ignition system, new for the 2008 Mustang"
That statement is a little confusing.

From what I've read, it's in the tuning and it's only currently available on the Bullitt. I believe the big tuners out there are supposed to be looking into how it's being done, and what it would take to do something similar on other vehicles.

 

[Jester67]

From what I've read, it's in the tuning and it's only currently available on the Bullitt. I believe the big tuners out there are supposed to be looking into how it's being done, and what it would take to do something similar on other vehicles.

That is what I thought thanks for the clarification.

My Brother has a 01 Bullitt and it is a fun car but I need to get something that is Better B-). And it would be nice to have a 2 Bullitt Family but if it is 8K difference then I will have to get the GT. I will have to make some calls to the local dealers and see what is up.

 

[ARTTII]

Dealers have no mark up on the Bullitts on the lots here in Detroit, kind of a bad time of year to buy a car like that up here though.

 

[Mr_Q]

I think the Shelby's exhaust sounds sexy as hell. Has a very exotic V8 sound to it. Especially when you open it up. Makes my butt hairs tingle.

HAR!

 

[The Fang]

steering wheel with Bullitt logo

This is the only thing that turns me off of the Bullitt. I like the Pony better.

It will be interesting to see what it will take to tune it if they already take the lag out and adjust the cam time.

 

[1965coupe]

I think the Shelby's exhaust sounds sexy as hell. Has a very exotic V8 sound to it. Especially when you open it up. Makes my butt hairs tingle.

HAR!

+1

 

[DarkFireGT]

The SGT's exhaust sounds great. But the Bullitt just has more of a classic muscle car sound.