444 hp
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302/Horsepower

What’s the difference between a 302 and a 302 boss?

While the standard 302 used six bolts on the valve cover, the Boss 302 has eight bolts. The valve cover was chromed in 1969 and changed in 1970 to cast aluminum. The connecting rods are the same as used in the 289 HIPO and have an engineering number of C3AE-D on them.

How much HP does a Boss 302 have?

To deliver the Parnelli Jones experience each of the 500 cars were bored and stroked to 302ci to match the Boss 302 motor in the race car. The 302ci Saleen built, 3-valve V8 produces 400 hp and 390 ft-lbs of torque.

How fast is a Boss 302 Mustang?

Performance

0 – 40 kph1.7 s
0 – 100 mph9.1 s
Est. 1/8 mile8.8 s @ 96.3 mph
1/4 mile12.3 s @ 117.4 mph
Top speed253 kph (157 mph)

How much horsepower does a 2013 Boss 302 have?

2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302/Horsepower

Why is it called a Boss 302?

The debut of a masterpiece This was the performance car that would move to the front of the line to earn the title of legend among the variants of the Mustang. Its name was derived fairly because of its aggressive presence that commanded attention with the 302 cubic inches V-8 engine, hence the name Boss 302.

How much is a Boss 302 Mustang worth?

The most valuable Boss 302 would be a 1969 model, which in #1 (Concours) condition has average worth of $135,000. Boss 302 values last increased in 2015—by 6.5 percent in January and another 6.5 percent in May.

Can a 2013 Mustang Boss 302 make the best backroads?

Call up an equally radioactive green 2013 Mustang Boss 302 and rip up the best backroads known to man, of course. (Full Disclosure: Ford wanted me to drive their new Mustang GT so bad they lent me one for a weekend.) I made a trip to Albany, NY during my three days with the Mustang GT.

What is a track key on a Boss 302?

This particular Boss 302 featured a cat-back Magnaflow exhaust and a track key, which is a magical device that when used in place of the car’s “normal” key, turns the Boss into an even-more-race-car-version of the already race-car-esque car.

Are the taillights on a Mustang under designed?

The taillights are my favorite part on the car, hands down. They look purposely under-designed, like an iPhone 4 or that really neat bridge in Boston. All that’s there is the Mustang’s signature tri-bar tail light, and nothing more.