Gearing Up!
Posted by: Lee --- on: October 29, 2008
Since everyone wants a sweet ride, then this baby is good for you!
My favorites are (varried from 2005-present):
- Mustang V8 (coupe, convertible)
- Mustang V6 (coupe, convertible)
- Bullitt
- California Special (coupe, convertible)
- Warriors In Pink edition
- Shelby GT500
- Shelby GT500KR
The fifth-generation Mustang’s styling echoes the fastback Mustangs of the late 1960s with its retro-look. This generation of Mustang is manufactured at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The base model is powered by a 210 hp (157 kW) cast-iron block 4.0 L SOHC V6, which replaces the 3.8 L pushrod V6 used previously. The Mustang GT features an aluminum block 4.6 L SOHC 3-valve Modular V8 with variable camshaft timing (VCT) that produces 300 hp (224 kW). The 2005 Mustang GT has an approximate weight to power ratio of 11.5 lb/bhp. The base Mustang comes with a standard Tremec T-5 5-speed manual transmission while Ford’s own 5R55S 5-speed automatic, a Mustang first, is optional. Though the Mustang GT features the same automatic transmission as the V6 model, the Tremec T-5 manual is substituted with the heavier duty Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission to better handle the GT’s extra power.
The 2010 model year Mustang, due to be launched in early 2009, will be unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles International Auto Show
For many years third-party vendors and independent car designers have modified Mustangs, and names such as Shelby, Roush and Saleen are closely associated with Mustang performance parts and customizing.
Among all the mustang models, I like the 2008 Bullitt best.

Exterior features include uniquely finished 18″ Torq-Thrust style wheels and removal of the decklid spoiler and all badges except for the faux gas cap, which is replaced with a Bullitt-specific unit. Inside, there are Bullitt door sills, gauges, and steering wheel cap, an engine-turned aluminum dash panel, aluminum shift knob and pedals, and GT500-inspired front seats. The first factory Mustang open-element air filter, unique exhaust that mimics the sound of Steve McQueen’s GT390 and ends in 3.5″ tips, and new engine programing raise horsepower to 315 (up from 300). A Tremec 5-speed manual and 3.73:1 ratio live rear axel drops 0-60 times to 4.9-5.0 seconds compared to the standard GT’s 5.2-5.3, and quarter miles come in 13.8 seconds at 102mph. Suspension is upgraded by a Bullitt-badged front tower brace and retuned suspension components that drop the ride height by 6mm. The Bullitt package is a $3,310 upgrade from the standard GT Premium.
The 2008 Bullitt’s released by January of 2007 with a starting price of USD$31,075 and limited production of 7,700 units for the U.S. and Canada.
Sources: Wikepedia.com, FordAutoShows @ flickr.com
Advertisement
Like this:
Be the first to like this post.
October 31, 2008 at 3:01 am
u n ur mustang lol…