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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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First test of the Mustang Bullitt

Motor Trend.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ustang_bullitt






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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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0-60 in 5.0, 1/4 mile in 13.7 @ 102.7.

Still a neat looking car. They estimate fuel economy at 15 / 23 Is the regular GT that bad, or are the 3.73s having an effect??

Note how MT now includes CO2 emitted in lb / mile in their specs, right under the fuel economy figures...
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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i could be interested depending on the price tag
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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3590lbs....seems to have gotten heavier.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
0-60 in 5.0, 1/4 mile in 13.7 @ 102.7.

Still a neat looking car. They estimate fuel economy at 15 / 23 Is the regular GT that bad, or are the 3.73s having an effect??

Note how MT now includes CO2 emitted in lb / mile in their specs, right under the fuel economy figures...
Yes, it is. I was looking at them recently. I think they're listed as 17/24 with the manual.

I'm guessing the V-8 camaro 6 speed will only come in at 16-17 and 26-28, depending on rear gear.

Edit: just checked fueleconomy.gov and the 08 GT 5 speed is listed as 15/23.

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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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It just looks too plain jane for me. The side angle is ok but the driving shot just makes it look like a boring regular car. Whats with the fuel mileage??? My 98 gets better than that and I have 3.73's
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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^New EPA testing standards. Most vehicles saw a 5-20% "drop" in the fuel mileage listed on the window sticker from 07 to 08 models. The Prius took a big hit
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Yes, it is. I was looking at them recently. I think they're listed as 17/24 with the manual.

I'm guessing the V-8 camaro 6 speed will only come in at 16-18 and 26-28, depending on rear gear.
I believe the specs were 17/25 for the manual for 2007 and prior standars with 15/23 for the 2008 standards.

I would expect the same thing for the V-8 Camaro (16-18 and 26-28).
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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3.73 gears
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Is that really a diamond-plated dash?
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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3.73 gears
Compared to the 3.55's it's not really much of a difference. Car needs 4.10's.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Is that really a diamond-plated dash?
Lifted from the 76 Trans Am.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Is that really a diamond-plated dash?
Not diamond plate; machined or "turned" finish.

Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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That thing is LOWERED?!?!?

It looks even higher than a regular GT.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Wheels don't look like they belong, color looks totally wrong for the car. Grill is nasty.



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