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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

[ Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Ford, New Cars ]

The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 is actually developed on the basis of the Racing Boss 302R. The engineers used the data gather during racing, to develop the aerodynamics, oil control, brakes,engine cooling and suspension of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302. Ford claims that various parts of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 are identical to the ones on the race car.

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Powered by a revised version of the 5.0-litre V8 found in the Mustang GT which received a composite intake system, custom camshafts, a race-spec crankshaft and a new exhaust system, the 2012 delivers 440 horsepower (328 kW) and 515 Nm of torque.

The electric power steering can be adjusted for three levels of assist from the instrument cluster menu. Traction, stability, and anti-lock control systems are also reprogrammed for the Boss’ track-star mission. Special lightweight 19-inch wheels 9.0 x 19 front/9.5 x 19 rear, shod in Pirelli PZero summer rubber, frame the same 14.0-inch Brembo front/stock 11.8-inch rear brakes, though the rear calipers are fitted with Performance Friction pads, and the brake shields are vented. Even the flexible brake lines have been reinforced so they expand 30-40 percent less than the GT’s, to preserve a reassuringly firm brake-pedal feel. While the principal improvement is meant to be in fade resistance and pedal feel, stopping distances from 60 mph are also said to shrink by 3 feet. On the skidpad, Ford claims the Boss is the first non-SVT Mustang to exceed 1.0g lateral grip.