Exciting New Car Based On Hollywood Film (NAPS)—Onthe road to fame ~ and success may be the 2001 Mus- tang Bullitt GT, a performance derivative inspired by the leg- endary 1968 Mustang Fastback that co-starred with Steve McQueenin the classic Warner Bros. Pictures film, Bullitt. The decision to put the Bullitt into production came after Ford received overwhelming positive response from consumers who first saw a concept version of the car at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show. “The movie has some of the YOU SAW THE MOVIE, NOW DRIVE THE CAR. Ford has brought to life the legendary Mustang Bullitt. wheels and a lowered suspension. filmed,” says Ford Division Presi- The heart of Bullitt GT is a V-8 engine that is modified to improve Fastback Mustang GT 390 driven by Steve McQueen created an It produces at least 270 horsepower and signficantly more torque than greatest car-chase scenes ever dent, Jim O’Connor. “The 1968 indelible image in the minds of airflow and reduce parasitic losses. the Mustang GTengine. millions of people. We have taken some of the passion from the Hol- “Bullitt is quick off the line, handles great, stops fast and exciting new car.” relationship,” says Art Hyde, Mustang chief program engineer. and emotionally connect it to the we haveever produced.” Bullitt is available in dark lywood film and put it into an The 2001 Bullitt features exterior enhancements that visually 1968 Fastback from the film. These modifications include unique side scoops, 17-inch aluminum shifts easily with improved pedal “This is the best-performing GT highland green, true blue and black.
