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Ford Brings Silver Screen Icon To Goodwood With Long-Lost ‘68 “Bullitt” Movie Mustang And New Ford Mustang BULLITT

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  • Iconic “Bullitt” movie Mustang as driven by Steve McQueen in the Warner Bros. classic makes debut outside U.S. at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed
  • Movie star car features on Goodwood Hillclimb alongside the new #Ford #mustangbullitt special edition model, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic film
  • World champion drifter Vaughn Gittins Jr. pays tribute to America’s World War II RAF fighter pilots with one-off 700 horsepower Eagle Squadron Mustang GT
  • Ford Le Mans racers Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell pilot the ultra-high-performance Ford GT supercar up famous Hillclimb
  • M-Sport #Ford Fiesta World Rally Championship car makes Hillclimb and Rally stage debuts in the hands of M-Sport #Ford World Rally Team drivers Sebastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans
  • All-new #Ford Focus is joined by EcoSport, Kuga, and Edge sport utility vehicle range to complete the line-up on a #Ford stand that also features daredevil activities

COLOGNE, Germany, July 11, 2018 – The iconic 1968 #Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Warner Bros. Pictures’ classic film “Bullitt” – and lost to history until the beginning of this year – makes its first appearance outside of the U.S. at the 2018 #goodwoodfestivalofspeed, U.K.

The car that starred in the Warner Bros. film’s legendary 10-minute chase sequence – setting the standard for every movie car chase to follow – features on the 1.16-mile (1.9-kilometre) Goodwood Hillclimb course accompanied by owner Sean Kiernan and alongside the new special edition #Ford #mustangbullitt that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic film.

“Nothing captured the spirit and excitement of Mustang quite like that amazing car chase in ‘Bullitt’,” said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, #Ford Motor Company. “We’ve been honoured to work with Sean and his family to bring an absolute icon of motoring history to Goodwood, where we know it will be appreciated by an audience that, like Steve McQueen, has petrol in its veins.”

Another very special #Ford Mustang is paying tribute at Goodwood to a group of U.S. volunteer pilots who flew combat missions alongside the Royal Air Force over Europe from nearby British airfields, prior to the U.S. entering World War II. Driven up the Hillclimb by Vaughn Gittin Jr. – and co-created by #Ford Performance and the world champion drifter’s RTR Vehicles – the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT features a one-off, fighter aircraft-inspired livery.

The ultra-high-performance #Ford GT supercar returns to Goodwood piloted by #Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team World Endurance Championship drivers Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell fresh from the Le Mans 24 Hours race -- as does Gittin Jr.’s Mustang RTR drift car.

The M-Sport #Ford Fiesta WRC car makes its Goodwood debut on the Hillclimb and Forest Rally Stage, demonstrated by M-Sport #Ford World Rally Team drivers Sebastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans.

“Bullitt” movie Mustang

Two identical 1968 Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the filming of the classic Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt” that debuted in theatres on Oct. 17, 1968. After filming, the cars went their separate ways: the hero vehicle driven by McQueen in the movie was sold by Warner Bros. to a private buyer, and the other – used in many of the jumps during the famous chase scene – was sent to a salvage yard. That jumper vehicle resurfaced in Baja, California, in early 2017, but the other was lost to history… until earlier this year.

Sean Kiernan, owner of the hero vehicle, inherited the car in 2014 from his late father, Robert, who had purchased the vehicle in 1974. To fulfil his family’s lifelong dream, Sean contacted #Ford and the two parties worked together to reveal his movie star car firstly at the 2018 North American International #auto Show in Detroit, and now at the 2018 #goodwoodfestivalofspeed, alongside the new #Ford #mustangbullitt that is now on sale across Europe.

“You know, it was never our intention to keep this car a secret from everybody,” Kiernan said. “It just kind of happened with life. I’m just completely buzzing to join with #Ford and the new Bullitt and show this car to the world on one of the biggest stages there is.”

The new #mustangbullitt is powered by Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine enhanced with an Open Air Induction System, and intake manifold, 87 mm throttle bodies and powertrain control module calibration from the Shelby Mustang GT350, to deliver 460 PS and 529 Nm of torque.* The six-speed manual transmission is equipped with Ford’s new rev-matching technology, which uses the engine’s electronic control system to briefly “blip” the throttle as the driver downshifts for smooth, seamless gear-changes.

Offered with a choice of Shadow Black or classic Dark Highland Green exterior colours, the #mustangbullitt features 19-inch Torq Thrust-style wheels, red Brembo™ brake callipers and a faux Bullitt fuel-filler cap. Other features that pay tribute to the car McQueen drove are subtle chrome accents around the grille and front windows, and a unique black front grille. Inside and out, the vehicle uses minimal badging.

The interior delivers Ford’s 12-inch all-digital LCD instrument cluster and, in addition to the standard seats that feature green stitching and a driver’s seat memory function, #mustangbullitt customers can opt for black leather-trimmed Recaro® sports seats. As a nod to the original car’s interior, the gear shifter features a white cue ball gearshift knob. A premium B&O PLAY audio system that delivers 1000 watts through 12 high-performance speakers also features.

Eagle Squadron Mustang GT

Vaughn Gittin Jr., returns to the Goodwood Hillclimb in his bespoke Mustang RTR drift car – producing more than 900 horsepower in competition form. However, this year it’s not the only Mustang in which Gittin Jr. is flying up the hill.

Gittin Jr. will pilot the 700 horsepower Eagle Squadron Mustang GT on the Hillclimb course before the unique sports car is returned to the U.S. to be auctioned at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s largest fundraiser, The Gathering – with proceeds supporting the Association’s youth education programmes.

Powered by a 700-horsepower #Ford 5.0-litre V8 with a #Ford Performance supercharger, the unique Eagle Squadron Mustang GT features an RTR carbon-fibre wide-body kit – adding a powerful and menacing-looking to the camouflaged exterior, and a Tactical Performance suspension package for fine-tuned handling.

RAF veteran Paul Miller, whose father “Dusty” served in the Eagle Squadron in 1941 and 1942, will accompany Gittin Jr. as he recreates the fighter plane experience on the Goodwood Hillclimb course.

Ford GT supercar

Visitors to this year’s #goodwoodfestivalofspeed can also witness the ultra-high-performance #Ford GT supercar tackle the Hillclimb, driven by #Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team drivers Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell – who secured a podium finish at last month’s Le Mans 24 Hours with the #67 #Ford GT World Endurance Championship race-car.

A road-going version of a the 2016 Le Mans-winner is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost engine that produces 655 PS and 750 Nm of torque,** delivering a top speed of 347 km/h (216 mph) – the highest for any #Ford production vehicle to date.

Active aerodynamics change on demand to match different driving conditions, using moveable elements around the body, including special ducts in the front, and a large deployable wing. Hydraulic suspension can adjust ride height for optimal performance, and drivers can easily adjust the car’s settings for different scenarios with five unique Drive Modes: Normal mode, Wet mode, Sport mode, Track mode and V-Max mode.

Limited to just 250 examples per year, with four years of production confirmed, the #Ford GT is among the world’s most exclusive supercars.

M-Sport #Ford Fiesta WRC

The M-Sport #Ford Fiesta WRC car has already delivered three rally wins for the M-Sport #Ford World Rally Team so far this season; in Monte Carlo, Mexico and France.

Taking a break from their preparations for the upcoming Rally Finland, the team’s drivers Sebastien Ogier – 2017 and five-time winner of the World Rally Drivers' Championship, and Elfyn Evans – former British Rally Championship winner, are demonstrating the asphalt and loose surface performance of the rally-wining car at Goodwood.

Ford earlier this year announced a new agreement to supply extended technical and financial support to long-term motorsport partner M‑Sport – winner of the FIA World Rally Championship Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles in 2017.

The M-Sport #Ford Fiesta WRC is powered by a 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine developing 385 PS and 450 Nm of torque, and features a six-speed sequential gearbox and permanent four-wheel drive. 

All-new #Ford Focus

In addition to the track and rally stage action, visitors to the #Ford stand at Goodwood have the opportunity to discover the all-new #Ford Focus.

The most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever is offered with a sophisticated range of #Ford driver assistance technologies, including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring for effortlessly negotiating stop-start traffic; Ford’s first Head-up display in Europe; and Active Park Assist 2, which operates gear selection, acceleration and braking to enable fully-automated manoeuvres at the push of a button.

“Our all-new #Ford Focus is the pinnacle of technology and driving appeal in its segment,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, #Ford of Europe. “The chance to build a completely new car from a fresh piece of paper does not come around often. We grabbed it with both hands, to develop the best mid-size family car that money can buy.”

In addition, visitors will be able to explore Ford’s comprehensive sport utility vehicle line-up that includes the compact EcoSportmid-sized Kuga and the flagship new Edge model, with advanced technologies including Post-Collision Braking – which helps to reduce the impact of a potential secondary collision by automatically applying moderate brake pressure when an initial collision #Event is detected; and Evasive Steering Assist – which helps drivers steer around stopped or slower vehicles to help avoid collisions.

Exciting #Ford stand activities

The three-story #Ford Performance stand offers one of the finest views of the Goodwood festival, taking in both Goodwood House and the action on the track. The views can be further enhanced with Ford’s Spectator Binoculars at viewing hotspots across two floors.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt”, visitors to the #Ford stand have the opportunity to star in their own “Bullitt” movie poster and trailer. Fans can channel their inner McQueen to recreate the iconic actor’s famous lean in a personalised movie poster, and get behind the wheel to star in a 60-second trailer in The Movie Studio.

The Leap returns in 2018 -- challenging visitors to launch themselves from a 4.5‑metre airbag jump experience; and the popular Adrenalin Walk gives visitors a unique view of the stand using a suspended glass floor to offer views from every angle.

Celebrating Ford’s partnership with the Team Sky elite cycling team, #Ford also is hosting the Team Sky Skills Trackstand Challenge, a timed standing-stop balance competition.

A team of parkour athletes will be ascending an experts-only 9‑metre platform eight times a day to show the crowds how it’s done with a series of choreographed stunt falls, spins, flips and somersaults.

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*Delivering 12.4 l/100 km fuel efficiency and 277 g/km CO2

**Delivering 14.9 l/100 km fuel efficiency and 349.6 g/km CO2

The declared Fuel/Energy Consumptions, CO2 emissions and electric range are measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulations (EC) 715/2007 and (EC) 692/2008 as last amended. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are specified for a vehicle variant and not for a single car. The applied standard test procedure enables comparison between different vehicle types and different manufacturers. In addition to the fuel-efficiency of a car, driving behaviour as well as other non-technical factors play a role in determining a car's fuel/energy consumption, CO2emissions and electric range. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

From 1 September 2017, certain new vehicles will be type-approved using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) according (EU) 2017/1151 as last amended, which is a new, more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. From 1 September 2018 the WLTP will fully replace the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), which is the current test procedure. During NEDC Phase-out, WLTP fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are being correlated back to NEDC. There will be some variance to the previous fuel economy and emissions as some elements of the tests have altered i.e., the same car might have different fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

 

 

About #Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of #Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through #Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. #Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding #Ford, its products and #Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.Ford.com.

 

Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing #Ford brand vehicles in 50 individual markets and employs approximately 54,000 employees at its wholly owned facilities and approximately 69,000 people when joint ventures and unconsolidated businesses are included. In addition to #Ford Motor Credit Company, #Ford Europe operations include #Ford Customer Service Division and 24 manufacturing facilities (16 wholly owned or consolidated joint venture facilities and eight unconsolidated joint venture facilities). The first #Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year #Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.

 

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the

Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, the Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera. The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi (opening 2018). With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

 

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