The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[SSLarry]

Originally Posted by CAPT D

i havent seen the new BOSS yet is the power differnce the only thing different, or is the body style different as well. i cant see Ford charging a couple extra grand for a tuned 5.0

gee..where ya been? jk



2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Gear ratios
1st 3.66
2nd 2.43
3rd 1.69
4th 1.32
5th 1.00
6th 0.65
Final drive 3.73:1

BODY
Construction Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood
Final assembly location Flat Rock, Mich.

POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS

ENGINE
Type High-performance 5.0-liter, four-valve Ti-VCT V8
Manufacturing location Windsor (Ontario) Engine Plant
Configuration Aluminum block and heads
Intake manifold Composite shell-welded with runner pack
Exhaust manifold Stainless steel tubular headers, quad exhaust tips
Redline 7,500 rpm
Valvetrain DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake, variable camshaft timing
Valve diameter/lift (mm) Intake 37/12, exhaust 31/11
Ti-VCT operating range 50 degrees for both intake and exhaust
Pistons Forged aluminum
Connecting rods Forged steel
Ignition High-energy coil-on-plug
Bore x stroke 3.63 x 3.65-in./92.2 x 92.7-mm
Displacement 302 cu. in./4,951 cc
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Engine control system PCM
Horsepower 444
Horsepower per liter 88.8
Torque 380 lb.-ft.
Required fuel 87 octane (premium fuel recommended)
Fuel capacity 16 gallons
Fuel delivery Sequential mechanical returnless
Oil capacity 8.5 quarts with filter (10,000-mile service interval)

DRIVETRAIN

Layout Front-engine/rear-wheel-drive

TRANSMISSION

Standard Six-speed manual

2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUSPENSION

Front Independent MacPherson strut with reverse-L lower control arm, 34.6-mm
tubular stabilizer bar, strut tower brace, manual adjustable strut damping
Rear Three-link solid axle with limited-slip differential, performance coil springs,
Panhard bar, 25-mm stabilizer bar and manual adjustable shock damping

STEERING

Type Rack-and-pinion with electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
Ratio 15.9:1
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 39.4 ft. (est.)

BRAKES

Type Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel
anti-lock braking system (ABS), low-expansion brake hoses
Front 355-mm (14-in.) x 32-mm vented discs, four-piston Brembo™
40/44-mm fixed aluminum calipers
Rear 300-mm (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented discs, single-piston
43-mm floating iron calipers, Performance Friction Compound pads

TIRES AND WHEELS

Standard
255/40R-19 Pirelli PZero max performance, 285/35R-19 Pirelli PZero max
performance;
19 x 9-in., 19 x 9.5-in. wide-spoke painted aluminum wheels, standard tire
mobility kit

DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)

EXTERIOR

Wheelbase 107.1
Overall length 188.1
Overall width 73.9
Overall height 55.1
Track, front/rear 61.9/62.5

INTERIOR

Seating capacity Four
Front headroom 38.5
Front legroom 42.4
Front shoulder room 55.3
Front hip room 53.4
Rear headroom 34.7
Rear legroom 29.8
Rear shoulder room 51.6
Rear hip room 46.8

WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES

SAE passenger volume 83.3 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 13.4 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity n/a

2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FUEL ECONOMY

Six-speed manual 17 mpg city/26 mpg highway

BASE CURB WEIGHT

Manual transmission 3,632 pounds
Weight distribution (front/rear) 55/45

[SlingShot]

It's my understanding the specs given are with the Normal key, then you get the second key that configures it for race mode ... A whole different animal when run with Race key ...

[newmoon]

The advertised 444hp is not the problem and that is full hp regardless of key, On the dyno they are seeing 410 hp and very poor Torque numbers at 350 lbs, even less than the GT. I guess this is ok if you are racing on a oval track where you keep the rpms up for the whole run.

[Good2go]

I believe that there will be a very limited run of them, so I wouldn't worry too much about seeing them on the street.

[KMPrenger]

The Boss is not all about straight line numers! Anyone could easily turn a regular SS or GT into a 1/4 mile Boss beater....but the car will defeat you on the track and that is where it is really made to be ran. Ford has really put a lot of work and meaningful changes into the Boss versus the GT. Make sure you get educated before you start assuming too much.

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

The Boss being back is a very cool thing. I don't like all the paint schemes they got, but the orange, whte, and red ones look pretty damn nice. Nice horsepower, nice handling package. It's a cool package. I'm Camaro thorugh and through, but I've always loved the BOSS 302 and I am very glad to see it back.

[ffrcobra_65]

if you know the history of the Boss, you would know that it is not a straight line car, it is for a track with turns in it where driving skills and car set up come to play. Stock for stock, the Camaro can't even catch a 2011 GT around a track let alone a Boss. You'll need a good suspension set up to catch a Boss. Oh, when someone starts factoring the price of their car when comparing it to the competition, it usually shows their insecurity. I am neither a Camaro nor a Mustang fanboy, I own a supercharged version of both (aftermarket SC on the SS) but I will take a limited numper Boss over a not too special run-of-the mill Camaro any day of the week.

[SSLarry]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

if you know the history of the Boss, you would know that it is not a straight line car, it is for a track with turns in it where driving skills and car set up come to play. Stock for stock, the Camaro can't even catch a 2011 GT around a track let alone a Boss. You'll need a good suspension set up to catch a Boss. Oh, when someone starts factoring the price of their car when comparing it to the competition, it usually shows their insecurity. I am neither a Camaro nor a Mustang fanboy, I own a supercharged version of both (aftermarket SC on the SS) but I will take a limited numper Boss over a not too special run-of-the mill Camaro any day of the week.

A lot of folks love their automatics on this forum. You won't convince them of the virtues of a car tuned for track over straight line performance. I've given up trying.

[mikeSS]

the boss would take a SS on a track any day. i like it a lot.

[halo8hkk]

[JUISSD]

Originally Posted by skittleoncrack

So I've been looking at specs for the new 2012 Boss 302 and I must say. I'm NOT impressed.

Horsepower: 444@7200rpm 32more than the GT
It appears to be the exact same motor with just better turning. I race "Can Tuned" 2011 5.0 all the time at the track that probably make 444hp!

It's got 18hp more than a LS3 SS and at 3631lbs its only 229lbs lighter, and factory tires are a whole 10mm wider.

Lets compare.

MSRP of my 2010 LS3 1SS: 30,945
Add my muffler delete plus tips: 150
Add K&N: 380
Add NX plus GEN-X: 1,335
Add Trinity: 600
TOTAL: 33,410

MSRP of 2012 Boss 302: 40,145

some reason I don't feel like I'd be scared when one tries to play next to me on the interstate.. I'll just let the 150shot do it's thing.

Like what's already been stated, the Boss was made to run around a road course. The bump in horsepower only tells a small part of the story. The rotating assembly is fully forged. The valve train was lightened for higher revs. The suspension is fully revamped. It also gets better steering with the electronic assist. The Boss would absolutely murder an SS on a road course.

[08-G35s/6MT]

10 less lb-ft than the GT 5.0 ? What gives ??

[PercyJWellingtonIII]

Originally Posted by skittleoncrack

So I've been looking at specs for the new 2012 Boss 302 and I must say. I'm NOT impressed.

Horsepower: 444@7200rpm 32more than the GT
It appears to be the exact same motor with just better turning. I race "Can Tuned" 2011 5.0 all the time at the track that probably make 444hp!

It's got 18hp more than a LS3 SS and at 3631lbs its only 229lbs lighter, and factory tires are a whole 10mm wider.

Lets compare.

MSRP of my 2010 LS3 1SS: 30,945
Add my muffler delete plus tips: 150
Add K&N: 380
Add NX plus GEN-X: 1,335
Add Trinity: 600
TOTAL: 33,410

MSRP of 2012 Boss 302: 40,145

some reason I don't feel like I'd be scared when one tries to play next to me on the interstate.. I'll just let the 150shot do it's thing.

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Seems pretty potent to me for little small block 302 v8. I would spend 40k for it though.

[Avalnch]

The more of these "specialty" cars come out, the more competition and pressure it will place on GM to come up with their own.

Can you say "SSX"?