autoevolution
 

2018 Bullitt Mustang Spotted in Chicago Shoot, Coming as Appearance Package

The 2018 Bullitt Mustang has been the topic of multiple rumors and reports this year and it looks like we can now check out an image of the Steve McQueen special.
2018 Bullitt Mustang Spotted in Chicago Shoot 3 photos
Photo: Anthony Coppolillo/‎Chicagoland Petrolheads and Car Spotters/Facebook
2018 Bullitt Mustang spotted in Chicago2018 Bullitt Mustang spotted in Chicago
To be more precise, a Chicago photoshoot involving a 2018 Mustang that appears to show Bullitt clues (more on this below) has been caught by an aficionado who took the thing to Facebook (hat tip to Matt Maran Motoring).

Despite the potato quality of the image portraying the pony, the hue covering the car seems to be the infamous Highland Green. Another key detail comes from the chrome lips of the black wheels.

Note that the fender doesn't pack the "5.0" badge, but the brakes are too large for this to be an EcoBoost. Speaking of deleted bits, this also applies to the rear spoiler - sure, such an option can be hand on the standard 2018 Mustang, but it would also fall in line with the retro aroma of the Bullitt Mustang.

And while some might expect the special edition to bring back the window louvers of the original, we wouldn't hold our breath for the Blue Oval to place such an element on its modern-looking 2018-facelifted 'Stang.

Since the mid-cycle revamp of the Mustang has already delivered tons of extra all-round performance for the GT (think: Performance Package 1 and Performance Package 2), the Bullitt could simply be an appearance package.

Given the fact that next year marks the 50th anniversary of the famous motion picture (the Bullitt movie came out on October 17, 1968), the rumors about the fresh Ford Mustang flavor landing at the Detroit Auto Show in January next year might just turn out to be true.

Until we get our hands on fresh details on this muscle cinematography matter, we've added the infamous Bullitt chase scene below, so Charger and Mustang fans can both enjoy the show.

If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram X (Twitter)
About the author: Andrei Tutu
Andrei Tutu profile photo

In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
Full profile

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories