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Ally Evans

Last month, we reported that Chevrolet announced plans to release a new limited edition Camaro model every six months in an effort to generate buzz and drum up sales and, so far, Chevy has kept its word. In addition to the standard models, we?ve seen a Transformers edition last year, the Synergy Edition this spring, and a commemorative Convertible Pace Car edition, which should go on sale later this year.

Never one to be outdone, Ford likely has similar plans to keep the pony wars going and keep the Mustang competitive with its arch-rival, the Chevrolet Camaro.

So what are these limited edition models coming out of Dearborn going to be? Well, if history is any indication, then we’ll more than likely get a new Mustang Bullitt roaring up and down our streets in the not-so-distant future.

The Mustang Bullitt first appeared as a special edition model on the 2001 Mustang. Paying homage to the legendary ?68 Mustang fastback that Steve McQueen drove in the movie of the same name, the Bullitt featured a lot of retro design cues both inside and out. In terms of performance, the 2001 Bullitt was lowered � of an inch with Tokico shocks, featured the same 13? brakes that were available on the Cobra of that year, and also featured a 5 horsepower boost over the standard GT, putting out a whopping 265 horsepower out of its 4.6L V8.

Hit the jump to learn more about the Ford Bullitt.