2008 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt
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For those of you who don't know the history, the cars are named after McQueen's legendary 1968 police drama/car chase flick Bullitt, inspired by the green 390 fastback that Det. Frank Bullitt used to jump over San Francisco's hilly streets and outwit Dodge-driving bad guys in the movie. Bullitt is one of the most iconic movies ever made, so if you're going to name a car after it, it had better not just be some fancy graphics-and-wheels package. Luckily, this 2008 Bullitt Mustang disappoints in that department. This 2008 Bullitt arrived on the streets as an enhanced version of that year's Mustang GT. Upgrades with the Bullitt were its upgraded engine, suspension and exhaust, much of it courtesy of Ford Racing. In fact, Ford engineers continually referenced the 1968 film while tuning the Bullitt's exhaust system, making sure that all the aural magic of the original was present in the modern version thanks to a newly designed x-pipe and mufflers. A revised intake, 3:73 gears, unique interior trim, upgraded brake pads and unique wheels rounded out the 2008 Bullitt package. The 90-degree SOHC...