Ford unveiled the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and claims it can outpace the BMW M3. A very impressive feat indeed.
Ford built on the Mustang GT's impressive V8 and added even more power via a revised intake system. Helping the intake build power, revised camshafts using a more aggressive grind are actuated with the same twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) mechanism used on the Mustang GT. The result is 440 hp and 380 lb-ft. of torque. Ford included an upgraded race-inspired clutch and short-throw shifter for more control.
In keeping with the Boss mandate to provide the best-handling Mustang ever, the already strong Mustang GT suspension system has been further refined. Higher-rate coil springs on all four corners, stiffer suspension bushings and a larger-diameter rear stabilizer bar all contribute to the road racing mission, and Boss models are lowered by 11 millimeters at the front and 1 millimeter at the rear versus the Mustang GT. The real key to handling, though, is in the adjustable shocks and struts, standard on all Boss Mustang models.
"We've given drivers five settings for their shocks," says Brent Clark, supervisor of the Mustang vehicle dynamics team. "One is the softest, two is the factory setting and five is the firmest, and we've provided a wide range of adjustment. A customer can drive to the track on setting two, crank it up to five for improved response on the track, then dial down to one for a more relaxed ride home. What's unique is that drivers will find – thanks to the way the suspension works as a complete system – the softest setting isn't too loose and the firmest setting isn't too controlled; each step just provides additional levels of control."
Boss braking is also up to the challenge, using Brembo four-piston front calipers acting on 14-inch vented rotors up front. In the back, standard Mustang GT brakes are upgraded with a Boss-specific high-performance pad compound. Combined with vented brake shields and unique Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) tuning, Boss drivers get maximum control and rapid, repeatable fade-free stops in road and race situations alike.
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So Nasty!!! Super Stang!!!
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This should definitely beat the m3.
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I think the M3 will have a faster 0-60 time though, but the Boss will come back and win in the quarter-mile.
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The top speed, Boss will have the better one.
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If it doesn’t have a limiter, the M3 does, so it has to be slow. But americans are not known for the greatest top-speed limiters, so hopefully it doesn’t have one.
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Yeah, the american muscle cars are greatly known for their acceleration.
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I believe the new Boss can bring down the BMW M3, but doubt if it has control over drifts? The all new Dodge Challenger may have greater spirits in proving the perfomance one of the best American muscle cars, but the Boss surely has a better grip to take over in a street racing. We would like to hear more from Mustang GT in improving the car handling and performance.
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I just wet myself…
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Sweet ride, would love to have one, it will be a collector’s car, so you need to keep it maintained, but it is a (or sounds like a) great daily driver.
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Would make a great daily in nice weather though I imagine most owners will keep it garaged except on weekends since it will be a collector’s car as you said.
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I am sure owners will take it to many car shows, and to sunny sunday rides with the muscle cars and the canyon carvers.
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A muscle car fan would definitely care for this car as his kids. He obvously would not drive it in the rain!
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If you live in LA, he could drive it for 3 1/2 seasons.
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But he would not drive it for all seasons, he would also wash it way more often.
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Definitely an M3 competitor, the regular GT gave the M3 a run for its money, I think the Boss would dominate.
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It will win, and for sure sound better, and it’s time they put in race-seats, look at that great pic of the seat up above.
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This is a new record in Ford sports car history.
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The M3 is under a lot of pressure, everybody is targeting it, so BMW needs to make it faster.
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I hope they do make it faster, same with other cars in its class.
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Ya, the GT market is sky-rocketing, they need to make most all of the GT’s faster, or at least give it a diet, lose a couple extra pounds.
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Same with the other cars in its class.
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When I said GT’s, I meant 2+2 seaters.
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Yeah, the gt is doing really well.
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