Today the Ford Motor Company announced the return of the Boss 302 Mustang for the 2012 model year. The original Boss 302, like the one pictured above, was only produced form 1969 to 1970 so that Ford could compete in the SCCA Trans-Am series. The original Boss 302 is one of the most highly collectable and recognizable Mustangs ever made. With countless imitators in the form of clones made from 1970 fastbacks to enthutists own interpretations with modern Mustangs. The 2012 Boss 302 will be based on the well performing 2011 Mustang GT, but Ford is adamant that they have completely reworked it from front to back.
The new and greatly improved 2012 Boss 302 will be a limited production car with its own special edition track variant called the Boss 302 Laguna Seca. The Boss engine will produce 440 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque all the way to 155 mph. This new Boss 302 is also notable for being the first non-SVT engineered Mustang to produce more than 1.0g of lateral acceleration. With all that extra power Ford has given the Boss 302 bigger wheels, breaks, and adjustable suspension. You get five new suspension settings including soft, factory and even firm for track days. So you know the new Boss 302 has what it takes under the hood but will it turn any heads? I'm thinking yes.
Ford didn't skimp on looks giving the Boss 302 an infusion of DNA from its 1970 predecessor. On the Boss they have managed to keep the Trans-Am racer heritage alive with functional spoilers and in your face colors. Speaking of colors you can have it in retro sounding hues such as Competition Orange, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat Metallic, and Race Red with a roof that only comes in black or white to match the C-stripe on the side. This is a wonderful looking car and you can bet that those lucky enough to get one will be out hunting Camaros on and off the track.
Sources: Internet, Ford
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