Boss 302 - a powerful modification of the Ford Mustang, which was made in 1969 - 1970. The revival occurred in the 2012 model year. Car racing series created for the «Trans Am», as the Ford Mustang Boss 429 for NASCAR.
In 1967, with the advent of Chevrolet Camaro from General Motors, the confrontation Camaro / Ford Mustang. Camaro was the main competitor of Ford pony cars, in a niche created by Ford in the middle of 1964, with the launch of Ford Mustang. Despite the advantage of Ford Mustang, Camaro surpassed him in power. Two modifications of Chevrolet - with a great building block and the engine had a greater volume and power similar to the parameters of engines 289 and 390, which are installed in a Ford Mustang. To emphasize the status of oil-car in the middle of 1968 Ford introduced a modification of Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet, and in 1969 in Detroit, was built engine factory Boss 302 V8. The engine used a Boss 302 engine block Windsor and big heads Cleveland. Ford Mustang Boss 302 engine has taken part in the race Trans-Am series.
For the design of Ford Mustang Boss 302 posted by Larry Shinoda, who previously worked in the GM. That he has developed a unique side sticker-shaped and removed the fake rear air intakes that are used in the Ford Mustang in 1969. In addition, the exterior include lattice-blinds on the rear glass, new hood and the first time in a production car, the front and rear spoiler.
The name «Boss» appeared, when Shinoda tried to find out what project he will work. Since the project was classified, he said - "this car is boss." There is another view that the car is called Shinoda «Boss» in honor of the new president of Ford Semona Knudsen, who invited Shinoda from GM to work in the Ford. When Parneli Jones won the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race in 1970, the name stuck final Boss.
A total of 7013 made Ford Mustang Boss 302, also known as Mustang in 1970. Price Boss 302 was $ 3720. A distinctive feature of the Boss 302 was a sticker in the shape of a hockey stick, which began on the bonnet.
In 1970 Boss 302 has changed the radiator grille. Previously, it installed four lights, but then began to put two. Redesigned twin exhaust system and sports suspension. Aluminum valve cover was replaced with a chrome-plated. Standard features included front disc brakes, stabilizer bars increased thickness, reinforced hub, shock absorbers and four-manual transmission. Boss 302 V8 engine with a head block Cleveland, ensuring a good supply of air, had a long valves. They were longer than those installed in the engine at one-third larger. Engine output was 290 hp
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970 года accelerated to 60 miles in 6.9 seconds. In the race to the quarter-mile Boss 302 showed the time - 14.6 s.
Although the package of options Drag Pack with a special oil cooler for the Boss 302 customers were not offered, it is often installed bundled with 4.30:1 rear differential. Determine if you can open the hood - oil cooler on the Ford Mustang Boss 302 is vertical to the main radiator.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 with his took part in the race in 1969 and 1970. In 1970, Ford led the team from Bud Moore. In a race involving two Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the team won.
Bud Moore Mustangs ousted from the leadership team at AMC Javelin when Mark Donohue on the AMC Panelli Jones lost in the Ford Mustang Boss 302. Later, in 1971, AMC refined the model of the Javelin, which sat behind the wheel of a former member of Team Mustang Boss 302 - George Falmer. In '71 AMC Javelin Mark Donohue running won the Trans AM Series, and 72 on the AMC won by George Falmer.
Toys and models of Boss 302
Ford Mustang Boss 302 is sold as a toy, and a scale model. Among the producers is worth noting Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and ERTL American Muscle. They, like the original, have a sticker in the shape of the lateral hockey stick, rear and front spoiler. More frequent modification in 1970, but you can find models in 1969 with four lights in the grille.
Saleen Parnelli Jones S302 (2007)
In 2007 Saleen with the legendary American racer Parneli Jones has released a limited edition Ford Mustang Saleen / Parnelli Jones S302. The machine was created in honor of the famous Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970, at which Parneli Jones participated in the Trans Am series against the Javelin, Camaro, and Cuda.
At Mustang Saleen / Parnelli Jones used engine V8 Saleen MOD 302 with 400 hp and 529 Nm of torque. Externally S302 featured a special front bumper with spoiler, air intake on the engine sticking out through the cutout in the bonnet, louvers on the rear window, rear spoiler, side sticker as a hockey stick, and special wheels Saleen / Parnelli Jones edition. They made only 500 Ford Mustang Saleen / Parnelli Jones S302.
At the heart of the suspension Ford Mustang Boss 302 uses the same Mustang GT, but are more powerful springs, bushings and rear stabilizer blocks of larger diameter. Suspension lowered by 11 millimeters at the front, and only 1 millimeter rear than the Ford Mustang Boss 302 is close to the original 1970. Stiffness adjustable racks simple flat screwdriver. Standard Stability and stabilization supplemented sport mode, which gives more freedom on the track. Aerodynamics is almost completely copies Racing Boss 302R. 19-inch alloy wheels with tires Pirelli P-Zero have a width of 9 inches front and 9.5 rear.
Version of the Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Further development of the Boss 302 model was the car Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca. She completed the six-mechanics with similar ratios of steps, Torsen limited-slip differential, and suspension tuning. Just installed new support struts and a rear stabilizer. Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca lost the rear seats in place that set the X-shaped body power, which increased the stiffness by nearly 10%.
The front face alloy 19-inch wheels, 9 inches wide, 10 inches rear. For brake cooling ducts installed by Ford Racing.
Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca produced in two colors: black and silver with a red roof and the stripes on the body. A more aggressive front and rear spoilers are designed specifically for the track. Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca created just 750 copies and is positioned between the road version of the Boss 302 and the racing Boss 302R.
The first generation Ford Mustang Boss 302 (1969-1970)
For the design of Ford Mustang Boss 302 posted by Larry Shinoda, who previously worked in the GM. That he has developed a unique side sticker-shaped and removed the fake rear air intakes that are used in the Ford Mustang in 1969. In addition, the exterior include lattice-blinds on the rear glass, new hood and the first time in a production car, the front and rear spoiler.
The name «Boss» appeared, when Shinoda tried to find out what project he will work. Since the project was classified, he said - "this car is boss." There is another view that the car is called Shinoda «Boss» in honor of the new president of Ford Semona Knudsen, who invited Shinoda from GM to work in the Ford. When Parneli Jones won the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race in 1970, the name stuck final Boss.
A total of 7013 made Ford Mustang Boss 302, also known as Mustang in 1970. Price Boss 302 was $ 3720. A distinctive feature of the Boss 302 was a sticker in the shape of a hockey stick, which began on the bonnet.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970 года accelerated to 60 miles in 6.9 seconds. In the race to the quarter-mile Boss 302 showed the time - 14.6 s.
Although the package of options Drag Pack with a special oil cooler for the Boss 302 customers were not offered, it is often installed bundled with 4.30:1 rear differential. Determine if you can open the hood - oil cooler on the Ford Mustang Boss 302 is vertical to the main radiator.
Competition Trans-AM
Racing series SCCA Trans-Am (named after the famous Pontiac Trans-Am) was very popular in the '60s. It was attended by trained version of the Detroit series sedans with a 5-liter engine. Project Ford Mustang Boss 302 was designed to create a machine to victory in the series of Trans-Am 69-70 years. In 1968 and 1969 were triumphant with a team Camaro Panske. Then Panske changed cars at AMC Javelin, and competitors for the Ford Mustang Boss 302 in 1970 became AAR Barracuda, Pontiac Trans-Am, Penske AMC Javelins, and Team Chaparral Camaro.Ford Mustang Boss 302 with his took part in the race in 1969 and 1970. In 1970, Ford led the team from Bud Moore. In a race involving two Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the team won.
Bud Moore Mustangs ousted from the leadership team at AMC Javelin when Mark Donohue on the AMC Panelli Jones lost in the Ford Mustang Boss 302. Later, in 1971, AMC refined the model of the Javelin, which sat behind the wheel of a former member of Team Mustang Boss 302 - George Falmer. In '71 AMC Javelin Mark Donohue running won the Trans AM Series, and 72 on the AMC won by George Falmer.
Collectors
Toys and models of Boss 302
Ford Mustang Boss 302 is sold as a toy, and a scale model. Among the producers is worth noting Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and ERTL American Muscle. They, like the original, have a sticker in the shape of the lateral hockey stick, rear and front spoiler. More frequent modification in 1970, but you can find models in 1969 with four lights in the grille. Clones Boss 302
Because of the small number of cars produced, created many clones Ford Mustang Boss 302 of ordinary Mustang Fastback. In 2007, the restored original Ford Mustang Boss 302 1969 sold for $ 530,000
Saleen Parnelli Jones S302 (2007)
In 2007 Saleen with the legendary American racer Parneli Jones has released a limited edition Ford Mustang Saleen / Parnelli Jones S302. The machine was created in honor of the famous Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970, at which Parneli Jones participated in the Trans Am series against the Javelin, Camaro, and Cuda.The second generation Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012 - present)
In 2012, Ford revived the name of the Boss 302. Taken as a basis for the basic version Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8.
Among the major changes should be noted:
- Modifed intake system, which allowed the engine to squeeze out 444 hp. a.;
- The new head of the block;
- The new crankshafts;
- The supercharger on the racing version of the Ford Boss 302R;
- Enhanced 6-speed transmission;
The rear differential with 3.73 gear ratio, or the Torsen differential as an option.
Intake system has been adapted to more stringent conditions. The exhaust pipes of the exhaust is passed through a series of steel discs with holes, which sound pridavet Ford Mustang Boss 302 special powerful timbre. The number of disks and the distance between them can be changed by adjusting the sound of this Boss 302 engine individually.At the heart of the suspension Ford Mustang Boss 302 uses the same Mustang GT, but are more powerful springs, bushings and rear stabilizer blocks of larger diameter. Suspension lowered by 11 millimeters at the front, and only 1 millimeter rear than the Ford Mustang Boss 302 is close to the original 1970. Stiffness adjustable racks simple flat screwdriver. Standard Stability and stabilization supplemented sport mode, which gives more freedom on the track. Aerodynamics is almost completely copies Racing Boss 302R. 19-inch alloy wheels with tires Pirelli P-Zero have a width of 9 inches front and 9.5 rear.
Version of the Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Further development of the Boss 302 model was the car Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca. She completed the six-mechanics with similar ratios of steps, Torsen limited-slip differential, and suspension tuning. Just installed new support struts and a rear stabilizer. Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca lost the rear seats in place that set the X-shaped body power, which increased the stiffness by nearly 10%.Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca produced in two colors: black and silver with a red roof and the stripes on the body. A more aggressive front and rear spoilers are designed specifically for the track. Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca created just 750 copies and is positioned between the road version of the Boss 302 and the racing Boss 302R.
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