MOTORING NEWS - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie Bullitt and as effortlessly cool as the original Mustang in the movie, the new Mustang Bullitt has been confirmed for local introduction next year, in limited numbers.

The limited edition gets an upgraded, performance-tuned 5,0-litre V8 engine that delivers 357kW and 420Nm of torque, pushing it to a top speed of 262km, a 12km increase over the latest Mustang GT.

The new Mustang Bullitt is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission with rev matching, and the gear shifter features a white cue ball shift knob as a nod to the original. Bullitt combines elements of Mustang GT Premium and performance package content into a unique sports car that maintains the original Bullitt's understated persona.

"When making a Bullitt , there are certain things it absolutely must have," said Carl Widmann, Mustang chief engineer. "More than anything, it has to be badass." Local pricing and spec levels will be confirmed closer to local introduction.

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