The Boss is back. And no, we're not talking about Bruce Springsteen or Tony Danza. There's a 302 involved, which takes us back to a completely different boss: the original, championship-winning Parnelli Jones 1970 Trans Am car.
Just as with the Boss 302R, unveiled last year and offered in a very limited lot of 50, the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca introduced this week gets a tighter suspension and chassis setup, along with aerodynamic improvements and a unique look. Now, at the start of the big Monterey weekend Ford is rolling out a Boss 302 Laguna Seca that celebrates Parnelli Jones' 1970 season-opening victory.
Make no mistake about it, this isn't an appearance package. Everything about the new Boss was tuned for those who want racetrack performance over comfort.
The 2011 Ford Mustang GT's 5.0-liter V-8 engine carries into the Mustang Boss with only breathing changes and more aggressive engine controls. Altogether, the engine makes 440 horsepower (versus the standard GT's 412 hp) and 380 pound-feet of torque.
With a race-duty clutch and short-throw six-speed manual, a 3.73 rear ratio, and limited-slip rear differential, the Boss 302 has the makings of a great track day Mustang. But there's a lot more here that Ford finesses a completely new personality into the Boss as well—by making it sound considerable more savage than the Mustang GT.
(Source : By Bengt Halvorson, Published August 13, 2010 | TheCarConnection.com)
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