Ford is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bullitt with a subtle, muscular Mustang. We think McQueen would dig it!
Fifty years ago, Steve McQueen had all the Ford branding ripped off the Mustang he’d be driving in Bullitt. That treatment has, over the decades, become a powerful brand. Irony, that. But no matter: The Bullitt Mustang is great, and after a decade furlough, it’s back.
You already know the look: dark green paint, black mag wheels, blacked-out exhaust tips, and minimal badging. The 2019 Bullitt is still, hands down, the best-looking version of the latest Mustang. Minor interior tweaks include instrument panel graphics, specific dash stitching, and a unique pattern for the standard seats (Recaros are optional).
Mechanical changes make the Bullitt the meanest Mustang shy of a GT350. The 5.0-liter V8 gets a larger throttle body and special intake for at least a 15-hp bump over the 460-hp GT. “We know we're over 475 hp and are still going through the final tuning to try to push that,” says chief engineer Carl Widdman. A six-speed manual is the only transmission. Ford’s 10-speed automatic may have facilitated quicker acceleration, but Steve wouldn’t have cared, and neither should you. Active exhaust is standard. Widdman promises this Bullitt—the first since 2008, before Ford introduced the Coyote 5.0-liter V-8—will have a distinct growl. Top speed has been raised from 155 to 163 mph.
The Bullitt essentially carries over suspension and brake upgrades from the GT’s Performance Pack—Brembo brakes with larger rotors, Michelin PS4 summer tires. Magnetorheological dampers will be optional. The Bullitt will not be offered with the track-oriented Performance Pack 2 (Michelin Sport Cup tires, stiffer suspension aero modifications). “Different kind of car,” Widdman says.
It’s also, Widdman’s careful to point out, a different kind of car than the original. The retro vibes come through more powerfully than ever in the marketing, thanks to the fiftieth anniversary and the rediscovery of the movie car. Ford even brought in Steve McQueen’s 30-year-old granddaughter, Molly, to introduce the thing. But for the Mustang development team, “Bullitt” is merely a byword for a “cool, refined, understated setup.”
Brighton Ford is excited to bring these muscle cars to buyers in the state of Michigan. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook Page for details on when we will have a 2019 Bullitt Mustang for you to test drive!
ABOUT BRIGHTON FORD
Brighton Ford is a family owned an operated business and we treat each and every customer as if they were an extended part of our family. Customer Satisfaction is our #1 goal and we strive to build a lasting relationship with each and every customer. We've assembled the best team available with over 200 years of combined automotive sales experience so that we can provide you with the best experience possible. We're here to help you through your vehicle ownership experience step by step. Our sales staff offers exceptional product knowledge, industry experience and passion to nurture long lasting relationships with our customers. "Customers for Life" is our motto and we do everything in our power to meet and exceed your expectations to keep you satisfied!
YOUR BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN FORD DEALERSHIP SINCE 1988
We are committed to providing our customers with the best vehicle selection in Livingston County and beyond. Brighton Ford has been serving the area's automotive needs since we opened in 1988. It is our goal to make sure you find that perfect new Ford or used car, truck, van, SUV or crossover. Not only do we have a great vehicle selection, but we also offer the auto services and repairs that you need to keep your vehicle running smoothly well into the future. Come on in to Brighton Ford and let our knowledgeable team help you today!
BRIGHTON FORD IN OUR COMMUNITY
Brighton Ford knows the importance of community, that's why we are doing all we can to give back to Brighton, Howell, Livingston County and surrounding areas today, and for the last 28 years! From sponsoring LACASA events that help abused women and children in our community, to hosting food drives for the Livingston County Humane Society, to our annual Christmas event where we reward local elementary schools with money for their Art Departments, we love giving back to our great community in any way we can!
WHY BRIGHTON FORD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR SOUTH LYON, HOWELL, FENTON, PINCKNEY, HARTLAND, NEW HUDSON, NOVI & ANN ARBOR DRIVERS LOOKING FOR A NEW FORD OR USED CAR
It could be our large and accommodating selection of new Ford models, including the ever so popular Ford Escape, Fusion, F-150, Focus, Mustang and Explorer. Perhaps it's our equally vast range of high-quality, used vehicles. We have all makes and models and even have Brighton Ford Certified Used vehicles that include 24/7 roadside assistance and 100,000 mile/7 year warranty!
It may also very well be the Ford financing offers available to customers who shop with Brighton Ford. With these auto loan and car lease options, shoppers feel at ease, worry-free, and extra satisfied with their purchase.
Brighton Ford isn't only a place for those in the market for a new Ford truck, car or SUV, we're also the go-to spot for those already behind the wheel. Customers find our car service and maintenance center, also located in Brighton, Michigan, both convenient and competent.
The Ford A-Plan discount is the discount employees of Ford Motor Company get for themselves, we have extended that discount to aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews of Ford employees for a limited time only. That’s right, you can get A-Plan discount simply by having a family member that works for Ford! This won’t last long, as a matter of fact it’s only good until December 30th, 2017, so make sure to get in and capitalize on this great discount when buying a new Ford Escape, Edge, F-150, Fusion or any other new Ford model. This awesome discount will save you big bucks on leases and purchases. Give us a call if you have any questions at 810-227-1171
Every used car, truck, SUV and van has been marked down at Brighton Ford for our Annual Fall Used Car Sale! We stock all makes and models from Chevrolet trucks to Jeep Wranglers and Ford trucks to Dodge Rams, we have something for everyone!
Here are some of the used Ford trucks, SUVs and cars we are featuring at the Brighton Ford Annual Fall Used Car Sale:
Brighton Ford had a fun weekend volunteering to move books from storage to prepare for the Fall Book Sale at the Brighton District Library! Make sure to stop by the Fall Book Sale to pick-up some great books, DVDs, CDs and audio books. Best part of this sale is that all funds raised go to help the Brighton District Library!
Can we all agree that online shopping has become very frustrating…let Brighton Ford explain all of the details to make car buying easy! We know making a big purchase can be nerve-racking and overwhelming. That’s why Brighton Ford is here for you for all of your automotive needs. Our expert staff is experienced, we treat customers like family and will even deliver your car right to your house or work!
Here are some of the ways we make car buying easy at Brighton Ford:
-We will deliver your vehicle wherever you want...whether it be your house, your office or anywhere in between. You can buy your car and get it delivered right to you in your pajamas at home or even your lunch break at work.
-We treat our customers like family! We are family owned and operated for 29 years in Brighton.
-We give you the highest trade-in values! We appreciate how you’ve taken care of your car, truck or SUV so we pay top dollar for your vehicle when traded in. Click here to value your trade-in now
-We offer new car sales, used car sales, Ford Service, Ford parts and our state-of-the-art Body Shop all on one convenient campus that easy to access from Ann Arbor, Lansing, Novi and Flint. We are right off of I-96 at Grand River in Brighton, Michigan.
-We have an experienced sales and service staff that understands the industry!
Make sure to get in by Monday to get the best prices
of the year on our remaining 2017 models! Whether you are looking for a
2017 Ford Escape, 2017 Ford Fusion, 2017 Ford F-150 or any other new Ford
model, Brighton Ford is your one stop shop.We are located right down the street from South Lyon, up 23 North to I-96
West right on Grand River next to the Brighton Arby’s.
Come take a test drive before all of the 2017
models are gone!
We've slashed prices up to $9,000 on every single used vehicle on our lot! From this 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that we have marked down $5,775 to this 2014 Ford Explorer Limited we recently marked down $3,500, every price is a great deal and below market value!
Ford is making Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software support available to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Customers with model-year 2016 Ford vehicles can update to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading to a USB drive, visiting a dealership or automatically through a Wi-Fi connection.
“Our SYNC 3 software platform was designed to be easy to update so we can get our customers the latest and greatest features, functionally and security enhancements,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. “With over-the-air updates, we can deliver new features to customers in the background while they continue using their vehicles.”
Customers can update their software by visiting owner.ford.com to download and install with a USB drive, or by visiting a dealership. Customers with Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles and a Wi-Fi network can set up their vehicle to receive the update automatically.
Android Auto Compatible with Android™ devices 5.0 and higher, Android Auto brings the Android experience into the vehicle safely and easily with Google Maps, Google Play Music, phone, messaging and third party apps projected on the car's built-in display and available via voice controls. With a simplified interface, large touch targets, Google voice search and easy-to-use voice controls, Android Auto is designed to minimize distraction while on the road.
Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
Apple CarPlay
Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or higher, Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make phone calls, use voice-guided navigation, listen to music, and send and receive messages while staying focused on the road. Users can control Apple CarPlay through the in-vehicle display or via Siri voice control. Apple CarPlay support requires a USB hub upgrade available through Ford dealers.
SYNC 3 currently supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all model-year 2017 Ford cars including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mustang, SUVs including the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, F-Series trucks and Ford’s electrified vehicles.
Receiving updates over Wi-Fi
Though Ford has been issuing SYNC upgrades since 2009, this is the first time the company is offering an update via Wi-Fi. In Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles with Automatic System Updates turned on within SYNC 3, the system will periodically connect to a customer’s designated Wi-Fi network to check for updates. If an update is available, the system automatically downloads the update in the background over a period of time without any customer interaction. And SYNC 3 is designed to perform the update as long as Wi-Fi is connected prior to the vehicle turning off, therefore there is no need to keep the vehicle running for the update to take place.
Spring is here, it's evident with the amazing weather and sunny days we have been spoiled with lately. May also brings us Memorial Day, day to remember our veterans that put their life on the line to protect us and our beloved country. We hope you have plans to barbecue and reminisce of the veterans in your life. We also know that Memorial Day weekend is a time that many businesses close and people enjoy their days off for the holiday. We are here for you and know that the holiday weekend may be one of the only times you are able to make it out car shopping, to stop in and repair your vehicle and even drop off your car at our state-of-the-art Body Shop. We are open May 25, 26 & 27 for that reason...our Body Shop, Service and Parts Department and Sales Showrooms are all available to you Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
We know that your time is valuable, that's why we will stay open for your convenience. We also deliver, learn more by clicking here.
Brighton Ford has been in our community for over 29 years and we have over 185,000 satisfied customers...stop in today and see why the Brighton Ford experience is chosen by motorists from Howell, South Lyon, Fenton, Hartland and surrounding areas.
Did you graduate college in 2017? Brighton Ford has a special program to guarantee you the best interest and lease rates on a brand new Ford vehicle!
We know that getting your college degree can be very difficult with everything that happens in life, so giving you the best interest rate and terms on your lease or purchase is our way of rewarding you for all of your hard work! Brighton Ford and Ford Credit have teamed up to offer all 4 year college graduates the best approval through Ford Motor Credit! This offer is good for all new 2017 and 2018 leases and purchases, with terms up to 75 months and A/Z/X/D plans are eligible for this discount.
To qualify for this amazing offer, you must be a graduate of an accredited college with a 4 year program, receive your degree between January 1, 2017 and July 5, 2017, see dealer for details*.
Have questions on this special offer, give us a call at 810-227-1171
Tournament time = big savings on new Ford leases! '17 Edge for $253/mo, '16 Taurus SEL for $175/mo, '17 Explorer for $292/mo and more. And if you are looking to get out of your lease early and into a new Ford, then we have great news for you, at Brighton Ford you can get out of your lease up to 3 months early for a limited time! Not looking to lease? We have 0% APR for up to 72 months. We have something for everyone this month at Brighton Ford! Give us a call for details: 810-227-1171.
Brighton Ford serves South Lyon, Howell, Hartland, Fenton, Livonia, Ann Arbor, Novi, Wixom, Milford, Whitmore Lake, Toledo, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and everywhere in between with our free delivery service.
Want to go to the North American International Auto Show on us? Stop by Brighton Ford for free tickets to the Auto Show! No strings attached, simply ask for Katie when you come in and we will give you up to 4 passes for the show! Make sure to check out Ford's display with the new F-150, Mustang, Escape, Edge, Fusion, Focus and more!
We are America's best selling and safest brand! From Fusions to Escapes and F-150s to Edges, check out our inventory today! Brighton Ford is the largest Ford dealership in Livingston County with the largest selection of new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. We always strive to give the best customer experience and make car buying as easy as it possibly can be!
Brighton Ford serves Howell, Fenton, Hartland, Pinckney, South Lyon, New Hudson, Ohio, Michigan and everywhere in between with our free delivery service.
We want to make your car buying experience as easy as possible! We know that you are busy and your time is very precious. With everything going on in your life from basketball games, to Girl Scout meetings to travel for work, convenience and time management are surely important to you and we know that.
We know sometimes it can be very hard to find time to go into a car dealership, especially when you already know what vehicle you want. That's why Brighton Ford has simplified this process for anyone purchasing a new Ford, Ford Certified Pre-Owned or Pre-Owned car, truck or SUV. We will deliver your vehicle wherever you want...whether it be your house, your office or anywhere in between. You can buy your car and get it delivered right to you in your pajamas at home or even your lunch break at work. This is just one way for us to say thank you to the 185,000+ who have already let us earn their trust.
Our lease specials are absolutely amazing this month at Brighton Ford! The rebates on on leases are above and beyond where they usually are at, so now is really the time to find the new Ford car, truck or SUV that you've been waiting for. Plus, what would make a better Christmas gift than a brand new Ford Explorer, Edge or Fusion? If leasing is not for you, we have a great December deal for purchases as well. Purchase a Focus, Escape and other select vehicles for 0% for 66 months. Give us a call for details at 810-227-1171
-Leases on the 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Super Crew start at $153/mo*
-Leases on the 2017 Ford Fusion start at $131/mo*
-Leases on the 2017 Ford Escape start at $135/mo*
-Leases on the 2017 Ford Edge start at $222/mo*
-Leases on the 2016 Ford Focus start at $166/mo*
-Leases on the 2017 Ford Explorer start at $257/mo*
We serve Brighton, Howell, Fenton, South Lyon, New Hudson, Milford, Wixom, Ann Arbor, Hartland, Pinckney, Hamburg, Novi, Lansing, Michigan, Ohio and anywhere in between with our free delivery service.
*See dealer for details or give us a call at 810-227-1171
BrickPony, a life-size LEGO® replica of the "1964½" Ford Mustang V8 coupe, will go on permanent display outside the Ford Driving School attraction at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Fla.
Made out of 194,900 LEGO and DUPLO® bricks, the giant model took approximately 1,200 hours to assemble by a team of veteran Master Builders at LEGO Systems, Inc., in Enfield, Conn.
BrickPony measures more than 15 feet long, nearly 6 feet wide and more than 4 feet tall. It weighs 1,712 pounds, of which 960 pounds are LEGO bricks and 752 pounds is its aluminum chassis.
A few surprises were added under its hood, including a virtual horn and the sounds of a real Mustang engine — a first for a life-size LEGO vehicle — plus working headlights and taillights.
BRIGHTON, Mich. - Recently one of the most iconic and historic performance vehicles roared out of the factory, ready to meet the mean streets of the Motor City. The all-new Shelby GT350R rolled off the line at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant to thunderous applause and wonder!
The brand-new GT350 Mustang is Ford Motor Co.'s most athletic and well-know Mustang ever, and is designed to take on the world's most challenging roads and racetracks while creating an exhilarating experience for the driver.
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Co. stated that this was indeed a very special day for the automaker. He also state that, "We have taken the GT350 formula to the next level of innovation, style and performance. Today, the legend continues." Born and raised on the track, the all-new Shelby GT350R rolled off the line at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant ready to take on any other vehicle in its way.
If you would like more information on how to get your hands on Dearborn's own racing machine, stop by your Howell area used car and truck dealership! Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.
