Ford Racing Announces Limited Edition 2010 Boss 302R Mustang

[TMSBrad]

FORD RACING ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION 2010 BOSS 302R MUSTANG

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mustang Boss 302's iconic 1970 Trans-Am championship, and to build on the success of the Mustang FR500C (winner of 2005/2008/2009 Grand-Am Championships), Ford Racing is proud to announce the development of a new race-prepared road racing Mustang – the 2010 Ford Racing Boss 302R. Details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure our dealers hear about it from us first.

The Ford Racing Mustang Boss 302R will be a factory-built race car, ready for track days and road racing in a number of SCCA and NASA classes. An optional Grand-Am Homologation Package will be available for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series. While details are intentionally limited at this time, the following should help you assess the product and its appeal.

Program Intent:

• Continue the winning tradition of Mustang racing
• Build limited to 50 units
• Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
• Estimated pricing, $75,000 WD, $79,000 MSRP
• Build/delivery in 3rd -4th Qtr 2010
• Ford Racing Part #: M-FR500-BOSSR

Vehicle Content:

• 400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Roll cage
• Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
• Race seats, safety harness

Optional - Grand-Am Homologation Package (Part Number: M-FR500-BOSSR1) for KONI Challenge includes:

• Sealed high output race engine with upgraded cooling system
• Close ratio 6-speed transmission with integral shifter
• Seam-welded body
• Race suspension/KONI dampers and ABS brake tuning
• Race wheels/tires
• Race performance exhaust
• High speed balance 1-piece driveshaft
• Racing fuel cell
• Race data acquisition
• Grand-Am spec vehicle is estimated to be $129,000 MSRP ($124,000 WD)

Orders/Feedback:

• Vehicle orders should be placed with the Ford Racing warehouse, [phone number removed].
• Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
• An "off-road only" competition release will be required prior to delivery of the race car to the dealer.
• Production of only 50 units is under consideration for 2010, so dealers are encouraged to submit their orders before December 31, 2009.
• Questions about ordering should be directed to [name removed].

[StangPower05]

Wow Nice!! Can wait till actual pictures start surfacing the web!!!

[WaltM]

A street version as well?

[Five Oh Brian]

I would guess that a "street" version (assuming we get one) would be less than the 400hp. All the more reason to suspect that the 2011 Mustang GT will be less than 400hp, as well, as Ford wouldn't/shouldn't step on the toes of a high dollar race-only car with the "same" 5.0L 4V V8.

[TMSBrad]

Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian

I would guess that a "street" version (assuming we get one) would be less than the 400hp. All the more reason to suspect that the 2011 Mustang GT will be less than 400hp, as well, as Ford wouldn't/shouldn't step on the toes of a high dollar race-only car with the "same" 5.0L 4V V8.

Not necessarily. Grand-Am rules limit horsepower-to-weight ratio.

[Evil_Capri]

Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian

I would guess that a "street" version (assuming we get one) would be less than the 400hp. All the more reason to suspect that the 2011 Mustang GT will be less than 400hp, as well, as Ford wouldn't/shouldn't step on the toes of a high dollar race-only car with the "same" 5.0L 4V V8.

This Boss may (probably) have the 5.0 Cammer and not the new 5.0 Coyote.

[WaltM]

Originally Posted by Evil_Capri

This Boss may (probably) have the 5.0 Cammer and not the new 5.0 Coyote.

They really need to produce street cars with "competitive" power numbers. I know there's talk of 400 hp 5.0 liter motors, but until it hits the street, I not a believer.

[slowjoe24]

Awesome!!!

[Perry H]

Ahem...
http://forums.themustangsource.com/s...d.php?t=477955

Originally Posted by TMSBrad

Not necessarily. Grand-Am rules limit horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Also, Ford has no problem stepping on the toes of a high dollar race car in the next model year. The 1996 Cobra had 5 more horsepower than the 1995 Cobra R model.

[DanS.02GT]

It's not unheard of for a race car to make less power than the street car version to fit into a race class. The new GT-2 Corvette C6R gives up close to 200 hp compared to a ZR-1 street car.

[Scothew]

Originally Posted by Perry H

The 1996 Cobra had 5 more horsepower than the 1995 Cobra R model.

With a completely new design in motor. 95 R = 351 OHV motor, while 96+ cobra had 4.6L DOHC 32v motor. Apples and Oranges

[Scothew]

Originally Posted by Evil_Capri

This Boss may (probably) have the 5.0 Cammer and not the new 5.0 Coyote.

That would be my first guess as well. The 5.0 cammer is what the Koni cars are running currently I believe and put out around 400hp from what we've been told. No numbers have been quoted or dynoed that I have seen released to the public.

[slidemaster]

Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian

I would guess that a "street" version (assuming we get one) would be less than the 400hp. All the more reason to suspect that the 2011 Mustang GT will be less than 400hp, as well, as Ford wouldn't/shouldn't step on the toes of a high dollar race-only car with the "same" 5.0L 4V V8.

As Im sure you know there are lots of items that make a successful racer more than HP. The grand AM package is a option over the Boss- it includes special ratios in the transmission as well as some very expensive shocks -Data acquisition and lots more. I hear the 2011 is 400hp and this motor may well be stock in the boss.

[GT_350]

Originally Posted by slidemaster

As Im sure you know there are lots of items that make a successful racer more than HP. The grand AM package is a option over the Boss- it includes special ratios in the transmission as well as some very expensive shocks -Data acquisition and lots more. I hear the 2011 is 400hp and this motor may well be stock in the boss.

Originally Posted by Scothew

That would be my first guess as well. The 5.0 cammer is what the Koni cars are running currently I believe and put out around 400hp from what we've been told. No numbers have been quoted or dynoed that I have seen released to the public.

Word on the street is the R50 "Cammer" program is dead..........