Bullitt - the Rematch

[Bluerauder]

MotorTrend, August 2005 has a cover story on the new Charger vs. Mustang. Inside is a full 12 page spread including pics from the McQueen movie and 8 bits of trivia.

2006 Dodge Charger R/T, black, 5.7L OHV, 2 valve, $35,565 as tested.
2005 Ford Mustang GT, bullitt green, 4.6L SOHC 3 valve, $27,395 as tested.

Curb weight of the Charger R/T is 4131 pounds. SAE Net HP 350 @ 5000 rpm
Curb weight of the Mustang is 3523 pounds. SAE Net HP 300 @ 5750 rpm.

Results:

Charger R/T 14.1 @ 100.9 mph
Mustang GT 13.5 @ 103.6 mph

There is a short box that indicates the Charger SRT8 will have the 6.1 liter, 425 HP with an estimated 0-60 times of 5.0 seconds.

P.S. Rematch Video, Pics and wallpaper at >>> Motor Trend (http://www.motortrend.com)

[Mike Poore]

[QUOTE=Bluerauder

Results:

Charger R/T 14.1 @ 100.9 mph
Mustang GT 13.5 @ 103.6 mph
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That's interesting, Charlie. The best I could do with my '97 Cobra was a 13.8. Sticker price was the same, though. I think the new Mustang GT is a heck of a car, and can't wait to get my hands on the new Shelby GT 500. :D

[Bluerauder]

That's interesting, Charlie. The best I could do with my '97 Cobra was a 13.8. Sticker price was the same, though. I think the new Mustang GT is a heck of a car, and can't wait to get my hands on the new Shelby GT 500. :D
Yep, I just double checked .... 13.5 ... just had to after you caught my Washington, DC faux pas. :rofl:

[DirtyDog]

Comparing that car to the Charger in the Bullit Movie is a shame. Comparing todays Mustang to yester-years Mustang is a comparison.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

2006 Dodge Charger R/T, black, 5.7L OHV, 2 valve, $35,565 as tested.
2005 Ford Mustang GT, bullitt green, 4.6L SOHC 3 valve, $27,395 as tested.

Don't know about anyone else but that does not look close to being the right color green. I think it looks horrible.:shake:

[Murader03]

BK, you gotta take into account that is was a repaint from Screaming Yellow, which could have something to do with the slight color difference.

I also found the sidebar about the things you need to know of interest. But, those of us who have seen the movie more than once have spotted the mistakes and miscues. Made the movie worth watching. With today's animations, blue screens and tech stuff, movies just aren't what they used to be.

I'd like to see the new Shelby in Highland Green with no markings what-so-ever. No fog lights, no front or rear treatment, nothing but the dual exhust tips sticking out, what a sleeper that would be.......

[Bluerauder]

MotorTrend, August 2005 has a cover story on the new Charger vs. Mustang.

Results:

2006 Charger R/T 14.1 @ 100.9 mph
2005 Mustang GT 13.5 @ 103.6 mph


Just for grins .... :D Here's the specs on the original cars !!

1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 440 cid, 375 hp, OHV, 16 valve, 3970 lbs, $3480
1968 Ford Mustang GT, 390 cid, 335 hp, OHV, 16 valve, 3623 lbs, $2737

And the 1/4 mile times:

1968 Dodge Charger R/T .... 14.9 @ 95.0 mph
1968 Ford Mustang GT ...... 15.2 @ 94.0 mph