2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review: The Archetype of Cool (Roadshow)
It might not be the best handling or most powerful Mustang, but the Bullitt is absolutely the coolest.
The Bullitt isn't all that different from a standard Ford Mustang GT -- visually or mechanically -- but it has just enough tweaks to turn heads. And with its rumbling V8 and six-speed manual transmission, it's a Mustang that's easy to love.
The Bullitt really flies under the radar. It doesn't have any badges, save for its name on the faux rear gas cap, and there's no Mustang emblem on the honeycomb grille. The only dead visual giveaways are the black, 19-inch wheels and Dark Highland Green paint, though you can also buy a Bullitt in blue or black (but you shouldn't).
Ford's 5.0-liter V8 engine puts out 480 horsepower, which is a slight bump over the Mustang GT thanks to a larger throttle body and an intake manifold borrowed from the Shelby GT350. To complement that power, 420 pound-feet of torque are available nice and low in the rev range, so there's never a shortage of power. Standard performance equipment includes a Torsen limited-slip differential, front aero splitter, upgraded front springs and staggered Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (255/40 up front, 275/40 in back).
