<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/0813102010mustangboss302.jpg" alt="" /></div>
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<img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/0813102010mustangboss302thum.jpg" class="right border" alt="" />The car that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang">Mustang</a> fans have been hoping <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> would build for a very, very long time is finally here: the 2012 Boss 302. Dave Pericak, the Mustang chief engineer says it all. <br />
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<em>"Boss is a hallowed word around here, and we couldn't put that name on a new Mustang until we were sure everything was in place to make this car a worthy successor. We were either going to do it right or not do it at all - no one on the team was going to let Boss become a sticker and wheel package."</em><br />
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Amen, Dave. A true Boss 302 is raw, hardcore and race-inspired, and Ford delivered the goods. The latest special edition Mustang comes with plenty of items that will excite road racing fans - an upgraded clutch, short-throw shifter, adjustable suspension, improved brakes and a more potent version of the 5.0-liter V8 that produces 440 horsepower and 380 lb-ft torque thanks to a new intake and more aggressive camshafts. Ford claims the Boss 302 will be able to break 1.0g and lap a typical road course two seconds faster than the standard <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/29/2011-ford-mustang-gt-first-drive/">Mustang GT</a>. Ford engineers even reportedly benchmarked the BMW M3 when developing the Boss 302, aiming to beat the famous Bavarian coupe around Laguna Seca, which they claim to have achieved. <br />
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The exterior is inspired by the original 1969 model with either a black or white roof panel, C-stripe, closed fog lamp openings and a more aggressive front splitter and rear spoiler. Available colors are more eye-catching than the standard choices and include Competition Orange, Performance White, Kona Blue Metallic, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat Metallic and Race Red.<br />
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2010 Boss 302 owners will enjoy a more aural experience from the cockpit thanks to eleven pounds of sound-deadening material removed from the car. The interior also gets a dark metallic finish for the instrument panel, gauge cluster and door panel trim, Alcantara-covered steering wheel and an optional package with Recaro high performance seats.<br />
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Finally, Ford is also planning to release a limited number of Boss 302 Laguna Seca models that offer more body stiffness, a stronger chassis and an aero package lifted straight from the Ford Racing Boss 302R.<br />
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We're attending the 2010 Boss 302's live unveiling at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and will have the first live pictures of the car straight from the famous corkscrew for you soon. <br />
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<strong>NOTE: Gallery of official photos coming very soon!</strong><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back for 2012!</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/">Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back for 2012!</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19591854/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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<img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/0813102010mustangboss302thum.jpg" class="right border" alt="" />The car that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang">Mustang</a> fans have been hoping <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> would build for a very, very long time is finally here: the 2012 Boss 302. Dave Pericak, the Mustang chief engineer says it all. <br />
<br />
<em>"Boss is a hallowed word around here, and we couldn't put that name on a new Mustang until we were sure everything was in place to make this car a worthy successor. We were either going to do it right or not do it at all - no one on the team was going to let Boss become a sticker and wheel package."</em><br />
<br />
Amen, Dave. A true Boss 302 is raw, hardcore and race-inspired, and Ford delivered the goods. The latest special edition Mustang comes with plenty of items that will excite road racing fans - an upgraded clutch, short-throw shifter, adjustable suspension, improved brakes and a more potent version of the 5.0-liter V8 that produces 440 horsepower and 380 lb-ft torque thanks to a new intake and more aggressive camshafts. Ford claims the Boss 302 will be able to break 1.0g and lap a typical road course two seconds faster than the standard <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/29/2011-ford-mustang-gt-first-drive/">Mustang GT</a>. Ford engineers even reportedly benchmarked the BMW M3 when developing the Boss 302, aiming to beat the famous Bavarian coupe around Laguna Seca, which they claim to have achieved. <br />
<br />
The exterior is inspired by the original 1969 model with either a black or white roof panel, C-stripe, closed fog lamp openings and a more aggressive front splitter and rear spoiler. Available colors are more eye-catching than the standard choices and include Competition Orange, Performance White, Kona Blue Metallic, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat Metallic and Race Red.<br />
<br />
2010 Boss 302 owners will enjoy a more aural experience from the cockpit thanks to eleven pounds of sound-deadening material removed from the car. The interior also gets a dark metallic finish for the instrument panel, gauge cluster and door panel trim, Alcantara-covered steering wheel and an optional package with Recaro high performance seats.<br />
<br />
Finally, Ford is also planning to release a limited number of Boss 302 Laguna Seca models that offer more body stiffness, a stronger chassis and an aero package lifted straight from the Ford Racing Boss 302R.<br />
<br />
We're attending the 2010 Boss 302's live unveiling at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and will have the first live pictures of the car straight from the famous corkscrew for you soon. <br />
<br />
<strong>NOTE: Gallery of official photos coming very soon!</strong><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back for 2012!</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/">Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back for 2012!</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19591854/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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