03-03-2011, 03:18 AM | #1 |
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2012 Boss 302 track test
Vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Odometer: 2,489 Date: 3/1/11 Driver: Mike Monticello/Chris Walton Price: $47,990 Specifications: Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive Transmission Type: Six-speed manual Engine Type: V8 Displacement (cc/cu-in): 4,951/302 Redline (rpm): 7,500 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 444 @ 7,500 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 380 @ 4,500 Brake Type (front): 14.0-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers Brake Type (rear): 11.8-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers Steering System: Electric-assist rack-and-pinion power steering with three driver-selectable modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport) Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar Suspension Type (rear): Solid axle, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar Tire Size (front): 255/40ZR19 Z Tire Size (rear): 285/35ZR19 Z Tire Brand: Pirelli Tire Model: P Zero Corsa Tire Type: Summer Wheel Size 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-10 inches rear Wheel Material (front/rear): Aluminum As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,620 Test Results: Acceleration 0 - 30 (sec): 1.9 0 - 45 (sec): 3.3 0 - 60 (sec): 4.6 0 - 75 (sec): 6.4 1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 112.9 0 - 60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 4.3 Braking 30 - 0 (ft): 26 60 - 0 (ft): 105 Handling Slalom (mph): 70.4 Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.99 Sound Db @ Idle: 54.9 (standard key), 58.8 (TracKey) Db @ Full Throttle: 84.8 (both keys) Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 69.7 (standard key), 70.1 (TracKey) Link:http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...guna-seca.html |
03-03-2011, 05:26 AM | #2 |
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Besides the handling, that was a... disappointing read. Maybe this is an example of terrible driving? Meh, only more car rags will tell.
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03-03-2011, 07:21 AM | #3 |
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^^ i have to agree. maby this is car is better on the track than it is on paper.
i mean the camaro ss, is just a little bit slower in alot of those test. and a nice set of coilovers will make the ss run with the boss 302. the ss is 20 hp down and 200pounds heavier than the boss that is practicly using r-comp tires... Camaro ss via inside line. the ss is also 10k cheaper. Drivetrain Drive type Rear-wheel drive Engine type V8 Displacement (cc/cu-in) 6,162 cc (376 cu-in) Block/head material Aluminum/aluminum Valvetrain Overhead valve Compression ratio (x:1) 10.7 Redline (rpm) 6,600 Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 426 @ 5,900 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 420 @ 4,600 Transmission type 6-speed manual Track Test Results 0-45 mph (sec.) 3.4 0-60 mph (sec.) 5 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) 4.7 0-75 mph (sec.) 6.7 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 13.0 @ 110.9 Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) 27 60-0 mph (ft.) 109 Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) 68.6 Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) 0.88 Dimensions & Capacities Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3849 Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) 3857
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03-03-2011, 09:58 AM | #5 |
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im not sure what the point is of having the redline right at peak power for the boss. Im sure a tune will do wonders for these. Thats most likely why the stock numbers are what they are despite it putting down over 45rwhp more than an LS3 Camaro SS.
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03-03-2011, 12:26 PM | #6 |
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Oh boy, get ready for all the posts proclaiming the Boss is overpriced.......
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03-03-2011, 12:36 PM | #7 |
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Finally someone agrees with me. push the redline back to 8k - 8.2k and a tune would do wonders.
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03-03-2011, 01:13 PM | #8 |
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try again
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03-03-2011, 01:45 PM | #9 |
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03-03-2011, 02:49 PM | #10 |
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I'm surprise this car is so heavy. The Ford Racing models are quite close to 3000lbs. What's the point of removing the rear seats if it's still so heavy?
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03-03-2011, 03:04 PM | #11 |
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hey, any car that rotates the camshaft to give a more aggressive growl with a key is ok in my book! That being said, any car that I can't afford is too expensive. So that also means that the Chevrolet Suburban 4wd edition is too expensive too All cars should cost under 30k starting so I can afford them!
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03-03-2011, 03:24 PM | #12 |
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Sounds like a crappy driver. People are getting those times from stock 5.0's.
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03-03-2011, 04:00 PM | #13 |
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my guess would be they needed the driver mod
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03-03-2011, 08:13 PM | #14 |
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We'll get specific when the cars ship and hit the dyno's.... Mustang's are usually spec'd on the high side by, ohh, 20% ? Thing needs torque, that's for sure ... oh wait, it's a 302... nevermind
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