The Ford Mustang GT Bullitt for 2001

Ford Mustang

Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2000 and 2001 includes the 4.6 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT Bullitt are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $26,230, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,127. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2001 Mustang gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT Bullitt version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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