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2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt - Ride and Handling

Handling
The Mustang Bullitt’s suspension enhancements don’t include an independent rear end, and despite the better shocks and springs there’s no escaping that big heavy axle in back. The Bullitt stays composed in hard corners as long as the road is smooth, but hit a bump or pothole and the rear end dances nervously. The steering is very precise, and the body motions are well controlled for such a heavy car, but curvy roads are not this car’s strong suit. Surprisingly, the Bullitt has a comfortable ride. It’s controlled, but only lumpy or harsh on seriously broken pavement.

Fun to Drive
There’s little about the driving experience of the Bullitt that isn’t geared toward fun. The roar of the exhaust inspires you to just rev the engine at stoplights. The strong acceleration and V-8 torque are available at any opportunity. Shut off the traction control and you can slide the tail with ease. Fine, it’s not a canyon carver, but this modern muscle car does fine without that ability. However, we should warn you that even if you wear a tweed sportcoat and black turtleneck while driving it, you’ll still never be as cool as Steve McQueen.