Mustang Boss
There are several versions of the 2012 Mustang Boss: Mustang Boss 302 limited edition has a 440hp, 5.0L, V8; custom wheels; custom handling, and custom graphics. The extra power comes 302R technology: forged rotating assembly, CNC ported heads, and upgraded camshafts and intake. The Mustang Boss Laguna Seca 302 also has the 440hp, 5.0L V8; but it has a close-ratio six-speed transmission, a standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential, upgraded suspension tuning, 302R front splitter, black or ingot silver with red accents, blacked out grille with blocked out fog lamps, and a cross-bar X-brace instead of back seats. The Mustang Boss 302S is similar to the Boss Laguna Seca except that it has a black louvered hood insert, black (Laguna Seca has red) painted 19 inch wheels, large carbon fiber Ford Racing rear spoiler, 6-point roll cage, Pro-Racer seat, quick release steering wheel, a Recaro HANS system, and AiM data acquisition system. And to top that off, how about the Mustang Boss 302R built specifially for racing only.

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Examples of a 2012 Mustang
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This amazing Yellow Blaze 2012 Mustang Boss 302 is owned by Pete and Cheri Dahlgren of Washington and was our Attitude Of The Week for the week starting May 8th, 2011. Pete and Cheri had their 2012 Boss parked next to their Bright Yellow 1969 Boss 302 at the 2011 Spring Mustang and Cougar car show sponsored by the North Olympic Mustangs and Cougar club in Port Angeles, Washington.

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This Kona Blue 2012 Boss 302 Mustang is our featured Attitude Of The Week for the week starting April 21, 2013. The owner tells us, "The Boss 302 is indeed a very special edition car for Ford. The comeback Boss 302 was produced only in 2012 and 2013 model years - mirroring the 1969, and 1970 Boss 302s and their signature 'C and Hockey stick' stripes. Ford's focus for the current car was to provide a track-worthy car and they delivered with a road gripping, BMW M3 eater producing 444 hp and 380 ft-lb torque. Ford treated their enthusiasts for the Boss 302 with unique fanfare. The exhaust system includes side-pipes, which are factory hindered with a 'block-off' plate easily removable by the owners at home if they enjoy a louder exhaust note. Also, Ford took advantage of their MyKey technology and included a 'red key,' which, when coupled with Ford Racing's aftermarket tune (ironically $302). It unlocks the Boss 302R calibration, waking up throttle response, engine braking and a very cool lopey idle. Ford topped it off by sending original owners a package including Donald Farr's hardcover history of the Boss 302, an engraved and serialized keychain, the Ford Remakes A Legend DVD, a certificate of authenticity, a letter from the Marketing Manager and Mustang Chief Engineer, a poster, an invitation to a free track day at Miller Motorsports with race driving instruction, and some other brochures. Two options for the base Boss 302 were Recaro seats with Torsen differential and floor mats with car cover. I found this Boss 302 on eBay in May of 2012 - contacted the seller and flew from Michigan to Florida to see it in person before finalizing a deal. It turns out the original owner is a friend of Donald Farr, the Boss 302 guru, and asked Donald to sign the book which he then addressed to me and my family. I have 2 and 3 year old kids who don't have much room in the back, but they LOVE the Boss Mustang! Good thing it comes with child seat anchors. My mods include an MGW shifter and a Dynomax Race Bullet over-the-axle exhaust system, which was provided courtesy of DynoMax, but retains the stock side pipes."

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Competition Orange 2012 Boss 302 Mustang coupe owned by Aaron D. from Hawaii. It's our featured Attitude Of The Week for the week starting August 4, 2013. Under the hood is a 5.0L (302ci) 444hp V8 DOHC engine with a Hellion twin turbo kit!

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Hero Card for the 2012 Mustang Boss Laguna Seca. It says, It's not for everybody... Celebrating the first-place Boss 302 finish at the 1970 Trans-Am series opener, the 2012 Laguna Seca package is designed for enthusiasts more interested in peak track performance than convenience and utility. It builds on the bumper-to-bumper refinements found on the standard Boss while removing even more weight, further stiffening the chassis and installing an aerodynamic package carried over almost in its entirety from the Ford Racing Boss 302R. Boss Laguna Seca uses the same 444-hp 5.0-liter V8 as the standard Boss, with refinements to the driveline, suspension, steering and brakes to deliver as close to a race-car experience as is possible on a street-legal machine.

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This Black 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca Mustang coupe is our Attitude Of The Week for the week starting April 14th, 2013. I photographed this amazing car at the Mustang Roundup car show in the Seattle area last year. Its amazing with all the standard and optional red accents, blocked out front fog lamps, and racing front splitter. Also take a look at the interior detail.

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Amazing Competition Orange Mustang Boss 302 coupe with Boss stripes and Boss 302, 19 inch black-painted aluminum wheels. I photographed this car at the 2011 Mustang Round-up car show held in Bellevue, Washington.

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Performance White 2012 Boss 302 Mustang coupe at the 2011 Mustang Round-Up car show in Bellevue, Washington. Later on the last day of the show, four 2012 Boss 302 Mustangs were all parked together. This is the white one, two of the others were Competition Orange and one was Red Candy.

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Race Red 2012 Boss 302 Mustang coupe at the 2011 Mustang Round-Up car show in Bellevue, Washington. Features listed in the order guide include: Hi-Po 302 4V Ti-VCT V8 engine, unique engine cover with number plate, adjustable front struts and rear shocks, unique quad exhaust, 3.73:1 limited-slip rear-axle, unique interior, unique strut-tower brace, unique front upper grille, modified lower fascia with new splitter, rear diffuser style lower fascia, unique Boss 302 Livery - Hood and side reverse "C" stripes with logo, roof painted to match stripe color, black decklid spoiler, exclusive 19"x9" front and 19"x9.5" rear black painted aluminum wheels and summer only tires, unique aluminum I/P finish panel, and Brembo front brakes.

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Sales brochure for the 2012 Mustang Boss 302S. Shown on the cover is a 1969 Boss 302. The Boss 302S is similar to the Boss Laguna Seca except that it has a black louvered hood insert, black (Laguna Seca has red) painted 19 inch wheels, large carbon fiber Ford Racing rear spoiler, 6-point roll cage, Pro-Racer seat, quick release steering wheel, a Recaro HANS system, and AiM data acquisition system. Its designed to be competitive with the World Challenge GTS and the NASA American Iron Series.

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Ford has released photos of the limited edition, two seat, race track version of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca coupes which feature the 2011 Mustang GT 302ci V8 engine with more aggressive control calibration resulting in 440 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. Also included is many of the handling and performance features of the 2011 Mustang Boss 302R and many unique interior and exterior features. This car will be available in Spring of 2011.

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Ford promotional photo of a Competition Orange 2012 Mustang Boss 302 which has the 412hp, 302ci, V8 engine; sport lower front splitter, blocked out grille mounted fog lamps, 19 inch black alloy wheels, interior sport features, and 302 graphics. The Mustang Boss 302 comes in Race Red, Competition Orange, Performance White, Kona Blue metallic, or Yellow Blaze tri-Coat metallic with black or white side stripe, rear spoiler, hood cowl, and roof. Availability will be spring 2011. Stay tuned for more photos.

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Ford promotional photo of a Kona Blue Mustang Boss 302 with the 412hp 302ci V8 engine, spinning 19 inch black alloy wheels, white side stripes and accent paint on the hood, cowl, and rear decklid spoiler.

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This is an Ingot Silver 2012 Mustang Laguna Seca Boss 302 limited edition coupe. Features include a tuned up 440hp, 302ci V8 engine; BossR handling and front lower splitter; 19 inch alloy wheels; red accents; blocked out grille mounted fog lamps; and a unique sport interior.

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This one of a kind Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be auctioned for charity on the 22nd of January, to help Barrett-Jackson celebrate its 40th Annual Collector Car Auction. The Boss 302 Laguna Seca features include a tuned up 440hp, 302ci V8 engine; BossR handling and front lower splitter; 19 inch alloy wheels; accent paint; blocked out grille mounted fog lamps; and a unique sport interior. We don't think Grabber Blue will be an official 2012 Ford Mustang color, being replaced by Competition Orange.

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This Yellow Blaze 2012 Mustang Boss 302 coupe was one of three Ford pace cars at the NASCAR's Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway in November of 2010. The 2012 Boss 302 has a 412hp 302ci V8 engine, spinning 19 inch black alloy wheels, black side stripes and accent paint on the hood, cowl, and rear decklid spoiler.

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2012 Mustang Boss 302 coupe Pace Car used in the November 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series in Homestead, Florida. We think this car is Red Race as opposed to 2012 Boss specific Competition Orange. The side stripe, hood cowl, roof and rear deck spoiler is reported to all have the same color, although the rear spoiler appears to be black.

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Ford promotional photo of a Performance White 2012 Mustang Boss 302 coupe with black painted wheels, black Boss 302 side stripe, black hood stripe, black rear spoiler, and glass roof.

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This is an amazing set of Ford promotional photos released just before the sale of the 2012 Boss 302 Mustang. Yellow Blaze metallic tri-coat exterior paint, introduced in the late 2011 Mustang model year, is certainly a highlight of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 herd. Check out this whole photo set which features this amazing Mustang.

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Check this one out! It's a Performance White 2012 Mustang Boss 302R factory race car. This is not a street legal car - it was built for one thing - racing. 50 of these where built for the Continental Tire Challenge races. The base Boss 302R is equipped with a 5.0-liter, four-valve, V8 engine, a six-speed manual transmission, racing dampers and springs, a Brembo brake package, plus a roll cage, racing seat, safety harness, and data acquisition system. Another version has even higher performance, homologated for the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series, featuring a sealed, high-output engine with an upgraded cooling system, a close-ratio six-speed transmission with integral shifter, a high-speed-balanced, one-piece driveshaft, and a seam-welded body.