The Boss is Back! 2012 Boss 302
 

• The Boss returns! Limited production 2012 Mustang Boss 302 set to become the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever offered by Ford, based on the world-class foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT

• Boss upgraded in nearly every vehicle system; engine output, brakes, suspension, interior and exterior all examined to optimize weight, aerodynamics and track performance

• Full Mustang team effort results in a comprehensive re-engineering available only through the factory; new Boss is not a package that can be purchased out of a catalog or achieved through tuning or aftermarket parts

• Limited-production track-oriented Boss 302 Laguna Seca model expands on Boss racing aspirations, deleting rear seat and adding race-ready suspension and aerodynamic treatments

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2010 – Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968, management approved a special Mustang – a car that sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around road-going performance machine ever created by Ford Motor Company. That car became the 1969 Mustang Boss 302, and it remains one of the world’s most sought-after examples of American performance.

Forty-two years later, Ford has given the green light again.

The team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists – all Mustang enthusiasts to the core – that created the groundbreaking 2011 Mustang GT has distilled a new model to its purest form, strengthening, lightening and refining each system to create a race car with a license plate. Its name: the 2012 Mustang Boss 302.

“The decision to build a modern Boss was not entered into lightly,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “The entire team at Ford felt the time was right and with the right ingredients, the world-class 2011 Mustang could support a successful, race-bred, worthy successor to the original Boss 302. For us that meant a production Mustang that could top one of the world’s best – the 2010 BMW M3 – in lap times at Laguna Seca. We met our expectations.”

To celebrate the racing heritage of the new Mustang Boss 302, Ford will also offer a limited number of Boss 302 Laguna Seca models, named for the track where Parnelli Jones won the 1970 Trans-Am season opener in a Boss 302. Aimed at racers more interested in on-track performance than creature comforts, the Boss 302 Laguna Seca has increased body stiffness, a firmer chassis set-up and an aerodynamics package carried over almost in its entirety from the Ford Racing Boss 302R.

Philosophy and powertrain

“The new Boss 302 completely redefines Mustang capability,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. “That the Mustang team was able to take the current Mustang GT – already a world-class performance car – and refine it further for peak track performance shows the commitment Ford has to this car and its legions of fans.”

Driving the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 was intended from the outset to be a visceral experience, packed with raw, unbridled performance across the spectrum: Acceleration, handling, braking, and top speed are all equally matched for perfect balance on a car operating within the framework of legally defined safety, noise and emissions regulations.

“The team at Ford wanted to offer their fellow Mustang enthusiasts something really special – a beautifully balanced factory-built race car that they could drive on the street,” explains Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer.

“The Boss 302 isn’t something a Mustang GT owner can buy all the parts for out of a catalog or that a tuner can get by adding a chip. This is a front-to-back re-engineered Mustang with every system designed to make a good driver great and a great driver even better.”

Led by Mike Harrison, the V8 engine team approached Boss from the top down: With 412 horsepower from 5.0 liters, the 2011 GT engine was already an incredible performer. But to achieve the high-rpm horsepower that would make the engine competitive on the track, a new intake was essential. The resulting runners-in-the-box plenum/velocity stack combination the engine team developed was impressive enough that it got the green light after one short drive.

Helping the intake build power, revised camshafts using a more aggressive grind are actuated with the same twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) mechanism used on the Mustang GT. More aggressive control calibration yields 440 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, while still offering a smooth idle and low-end torque for comfortable around-town driving.

A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual transmission handles gear change duties.

Power is delivered to a 3.73 ratio rear axle using carbon fiber plates in the limited-slip differential to improve torque handling and longevity. For those who want even more precise control over power delivery, a torque-sensing (Torsen) limited-slip differential is an available option coupled with Recaro front seats.

Sounds like the Boss

While the powertrain team defined output targets that would yield an ideal balance with the chassis, another team made sure the car made the kind of sounds owners and enthusiasts would expect from a Mustang Boss.

Up front, a Boss-specific intake system is tuned to feed the engine with minimum restrictions. A retuned induction sound tube provides concrete aural evidence of what’s occurring under the hood. And, in the Boss exhaust system engineers really had some fun.

“With an exhaust system, we have to consider three constraints: legal noise restrictions; backpressure, which can rob power; and ground clearance,” explains Shawn Carney, Mustang NVH engineer. “Since the 2011 Mustang GT exhaust is already so free-flowing – it came in way under our backpressure targets – we already had excellent performance; we were able to tune the exhaust system for a unique sound. Combined with the rush of the intake, the exhaust system really envelops the driver in V8 sound.”

Every Boss features a unique quad exhaust system: Two outlets exit in the rear similar to a standard Mustang GT. The other two outlets exit to either side of the exhaust crossover, sending exhaust through a set of metal discs that act as tuning elements before the pipes terminate just ahead of the rear wheel opening. Visually subtle, the side pipes flow very little exhaust but a lot of exhaust sound, providing a sonic experience unlike any other Mustang – and giving home tuners an additional avenue for modification.

“We added the attenuation discs to meet legal regulations, but we knew buyers might operate these cars in situations where noise regulations weren’t an issue,” Carney said. “The disc is removable and includes a spacer plate sized to match aftermarket exhaust dump valves. If an owner wants to add a set of electric valves, they just undo two bolts on either side; the disc and spacer slide out and the valve will slide right in. And the side pipes are tuned so that drivers can run wide-open and the sound levels are comfortable – very aggressive but livable for an all-day track outing.”

Carney further explains the thinking behind the unusual step of an OEM easing aftermarket component installation. “We’re Ford engineers, but we’re also enthusiasts,” he says. “We understand owner mods are part of the Mustang experience, so we try to help where we can.”

Suspension and steering

In keeping with the Boss mandate to provide the best-handling Mustang ever, the already strong Mustang GT suspension system has been further refined. Higher-rate coil springs on all four corners, stiffer suspension bushings and a larger-diameter rear stabilizer bar all contribute to the road racing mission, and Boss models are lowered by 11 millimeters at the front and 1 millimeter at the rear versus the Mustang GT. The real key to handling, though, is in the adjustable shocks and struts, standard on all Boss Mustang models.

“We’ve given drivers five settings for their shocks,” says Brent Clark, supervisor of the Mustang vehicle dynamics team. “One is the softest, two is the factory setting and five is the firmest, and we’ve provided a wide range of adjustment. A customer can drive to the track on setting two, crank it up to five for improved response on the track, then dial down to one for a more relaxed ride home. What’s unique is that drivers will find – thanks to the way the suspension works as a complete system – the softest setting isn’t too loose and the firmest setting isn’t too controlled; each step just provides additional levels of control.”

Also unique is the method of shock adjustment. Ditching the weight and complexity of electronic wizardry, the Mustang team opted for traditional race-style hands-on adjustability – similar to the Gabriel shocks available on the original Boss 302.

“The shock adjustment is right at the top of the shock tower, built into the rod and easily accessible from under the hood or inside the trunk,” says Clark. “You just take a small flat-head screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw between one and five, and head back out onto the track.”

To complement the suspension, the speed-sensitive electronic steering system has been retuned to maximize feedback and road feel to the driver. The driver is also given the option of fine-tuning the steering feel to his liking by selecting one of three settings through the instrument cluster menu: Comfort, normal and sport modes help offer track-tuned steering when desired without sacrificing low-speed maneuverability in parking situations and everyday commuting.

Similarly, Boss receives unique traction control system (TCS) and electronic stability control (ESC) settings to help drivers achieve maximum performance whether on the street or at the track. Both systems can be completely disabled in controlled track situations where maximum driver skill is utilized, or fully engaged for maximum safety during normal driving or in less-than-ideal traction conditions. Intermediate sport mode allows drivers to push their cars hard at the track without completely disabling the safety systems, permitting more aggressive driving before the TCS and ESC systems intervene.

Brakes, wheels and tires

Working in concert with the suspension upgrades, Boss 302 receives unique, lightweight 19-inch black alloy racing wheels in staggered widths: 9 inches in front, 9.5 inches in the rear. The Pirelli PZero summer tires are sized specifically for each end of the vehicle, with the front wheels receiving 255/40ZR-19 tires while the rear stays planted thanks to 285/35ZR-19 rubber.

The combined suspension and tire package allows Boss to achieve a top speed of 155 mph and become the first non-SVT Mustang ever to achieve more than 1.0 g of lateral acceleration.

Boss braking is also up to the challenge, using Brembo four-piston front calipers acting on 14-inch vented rotors up front. In the back, standard Mustang GT brakes are upgraded with a Boss-specific high-performance pad compound. Combined with vented brake shields and unique Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) tuning, Boss drivers get maximum control and rapid, repeatable fade-free stops in road and race situations alike.

The Mustang team spent considerable time ensuring the brake pedal feel met the expectations of performance drivers. Boss receives unique low-compressibility brake lines that expand up to 30 percent less than traditional flexible brake lines, allowing maximum fluid pressure to reach the calipers in the least amount of time, giving the driver a sensation of being connected directly to the brake pads.

“This car is wicked fast, so we put a lot of emphasis on giving it comparable stopping power,” says Clark. “We started with a race-proven brake system and tuned it specifically for the characteristics of the Boss 302 and its mission. They’re the best brakes ever installed on a Mustang, and they give consistent, repeatable braking performance on the street and the track.”

As a result 60-0 stopping distances for the Boss are improved by approximately three feet versus the Mustang GT with available brake package; combined with suspension and engine improvements, Boss is expected to show approximately a two-second lap time improvement over the GT on a typical road race course. But the numbers tell only part of the story.

“We achieved measurable improvements over GT, which was already one of the best-braking cars we’ve ever designed,” explains Clark, “but what’s harder to quantify is how good these brakes feel to a driver in a race situation. Like everything on this car, the brakes are more than the sum of their parts: They’re tuned from pad to pedal to work perfectly as a system, and the difference is dramatic.”

Exterior and interior design

Changes to the Mustang Boss exterior are subtle but unmistakable. True to its race-bred heritage, every component that could potentially aid aerodynamics or engine/brake performance was examined to make the vehicle more competitive, while chief designer Darrell Behmer refined the styling to evoke the 1969 Boss in a contemporary way.

“We approached this as curators of a legend,” explains Behmer. “We’ve taken design cues from the ’69 Boss street car and the menacing Bud Moore/Parnelli Jones race cars and carefully updated them to give the 2012 the proper bad-boy attitude that is unmistakably a Boss Mustang.”

To set Boss apart, each car will have either a black or white roof panel, coordinated to the color of the side C-stripe. Available exterior colors are Competition Orange, Performance White, Kona Blue Metallic, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat Metallic and Race Red.

Up front, a unique fascia and grille are highlighted by the blocked-off fog lamp openings and aggressive lower splitter, a version of the design used – and proven – on the Boss 302R race car. The front splitter is designed to function at high speeds by efficiently managing the air under and around the car. It helps to reduce underbody drag and front end lift while more effectively forcing air through the Boss-specific cooling system. At the rear of the car, the spoiler was chosen to complement the front aero treatment and minimize overall drag.

“What we were after on Boss was reduced overall lift with improved balance,” says Pericak. “We needed to keep the car glued to the street or the track at high speeds without increasing drag or affecting top speed and fuel usage. The end result is an aero package that uses front, rear and underbody treatments not for show, but for effect – the balance and stability of this car all the way to its 155-mph top speed is just outstanding.”

Inside, a unique Boss steering wheel covered completely in Alcantara suede complements the standard seats, which are trimmed in cloth with a suede-like center insert to firmly hold occupants in place. Boss customers who want the ultimate seating experience can select a package that includes Recaro buckets, designed by Ford SVT in cooperation with Recaro for high performance Mustang models, and shared between the Boss and GT500.

A dark metallic instrument panel finish, gauge cluster and door panel trim also differentiate Boss from the standard Mustang, while a black pool-cue shifter ball and “Powered by Ford” door sill plates further remind customers they’re in a special car.

The Boss interior gets an aural kick thanks to what’s been removed. Eleven pounds of sound-deadening material have been eliminated to let occupants further enjoy the intake, engine and exhaust note.

“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,” explains Pericak “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.

Crap I am sorry guys, had a hiccup trying to update the threads and both got wiped.

Press Kit:
http://media.ford.com/mini_sites/10031/2012Boss302/

Photos:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...tang-boss-302/
Forum Photos:
https://themustangsource.com/gallery...eimages&c=1080

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i was like "what wheres my subscription?!?!?!" lol

Lol! Wow, was in the middle of reading that last thread.. Did anyone get to find a MSRP?

Love the car but I am shocked at 2 things:

1. Grabber Orange did not return

2. Grabber Blue is not a choice????


Other than that - all I need now is a price tag

Guess: 38,900

If it's under 40K im in

I had planned on spending 45k for a loader 2011 GT Vert but I will be glad to spend that same money on a Boss 302 as my DD even though I only drive about 5-6k miles a year....

Sweet car Ford!!

Yeah guys sorry about this miscom. between me and Scott.
It landed up nuking the other threads. So if you are looking for it...it's uh..not there anymore.

Repost your thoughts here...

waiting for this was alot like waiting for the GT350 unveiling except with the exact opposite result! I am stunned, thank you Ford.

AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm thinking the same thing! Guess it's a good thing I'm still waiting to make my purchase. I haven't seen anywhere where they talk about availability, anybody see anything?

MSRP is not the issue - production volume and dealer markups will determine final price.

The car is awesome, just would have liked to see Ford offer it in black

Noo! all of my hard work gone to waste LOL

Like I said before I hope the MSRP is super high, then I won't regret not waiting :D

Thats the big question for me - pricing and availability!

I was just looking at the pictures from autoblog - 7500 redline? Yes please! Wow, gotta say, I am really impressed with Ford on this one. Fantastic job, I think this has exceeded our expectations. I just hope the price isn't way up there.

Oh yeah, TAKE THAT CAMARO! I'd like to see GMs response to this!

Not when your cousins own a Ford dealership like mine :metal: they also don't know pricing yet FWIW

Ford took a styling page out of the Porsche handbook. Much like the GT3 RS, but that's not a bad thing.

Well done Ford, even better than I imagined.

It would be a nice transition for me . . . . going from one Competition Orange SE Mustang to another! :hmm: :jester:

Really? I don't remember a Porsche with Boss C-stripes ?:dunno:

AMEN!!

I'm talking more about the colored wheels and brightly colored body panels.

I'll take a Kona/black 302 with Recaros and Torsen LSD.

LOVE the orange, not crazy about LS version. But oh man I want one of these.

I love you Ford Motor Company! :wub:

Not if consumers have the balls or spine to so NO to dealer markups! Also when in the past 40 years has Ford ever not met consumer demand with the cars it produces? Never! GT500, GT500KR, Bullitt, Mach 1, GT/CS have all meet consumer demand. Ford will make as many of these as consumers desire. Just like the GT500 people were paying $25,000 over MSRP for. They are in the business to make money and this will not be a limited 1 year run LOL! Also Dodge Challenger which gets new engines this year and The Camaro which has the Z28 coming in 2012 and very possibly a Boss competitor. Enough of dealer price gauging!

The ones at the unveiling:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...g/med/#3258906
:nice:
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You and me both ... I'll take the Black one !!

I second that. Black stripes first preference (for stealth), white stripes second (for appearance)

I don't like the roof matching the stripe color. Other than that it's a hit with me.

Do it!!!


One thing is for sure, this car better be in Gran Turismo 5!!!

Blue one reminds me of the Saleen Gurney Edition from a couple years ago . . .

https://themustangsource.com/gallery...yarrives05.jpg

OMG, gimme the Laguna Seca one! Well done FORD.

:metal::metal::metal:

Well, not to be a kill-joy but I was hoping for something more like the appearance package of the 70 Boss 302 than the 69 since I have a 70 Mach 1. I was also hoping for a Grabber Blue/Black stripe color combo as well since that would also match my 70. I understand this car is more about performance but I was really hoping for something different in the looks department. Maybe Ford will play this retro thing to the hilt and offer color choices similar to the 69 for the first year and 70 for the next? In the meantime I suppose I could just "settle" for a 2011 GT500. LOL.

Could be more colors added and the intial ones are the more "eye-catching" schemes?

Umm you wanted it to be some sort of twin to your mach is what it sounds like... :poke:

bada--

i'll take the orange one

**** i got media access to the Boss overview and stuff but under photos it says account restricted lol

yeah, kind of curious about white too, only thing I've seen is in the teaser video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfVXBjeZBks

2:43 in

Love the Laguna Seca specs, hate the painted wheels/grill/roof/spoiler. Those are bad enough to kill the LS as an option. The stiffer chassis would almost sway me to buy now, but the paint makes it a non-starter.

I just read the press release on the revised engine for the Boss. Wow! I'm glad to see that Ford went thru the trouble of making sure this engine will live for the full durability cycle simulating race-track conditions. There is a lot more to this engine than just a new intake manifold and 28 additional HP. Now we will have to see what kind of real-world numbers these engines produce. We all know that the 412 rating on the GT engine was understated (375-390 whp) which equates to 430-450 at the crank assuming 15% driveline loss. Even Shaun's car with just a tune and CAI is now seeing 430 at the wheels which is 495 at the crank!

All pics in the gallery now. Link in first post

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I AM EXCITE!

http://www.mannythemovieguy.com/images/borat_new.jpg

The red roof panel is a bit too much, but the red stripes and other red accents on black look good, IMHO.

Really disappointed in the colors, their should have been some Grabber colors on them.

BOSS 302, Race Red, Torsen and Recaros, at MSRP, and I would buy it this afternoon.

:metal:

LOL, you ok buddy?

It seems kind of odd they didn't go all white. The Boss 302r red car even had a white spoiler along with the white roof, stripes and hood. I would have to say black on the roof in either stripe color would have been preferable. I have to say I am shocked this isn't offered in Grabber Blue. It would have been a natural color. That said I think Race Red and black stripes will work the best from a retro perspective. I would have preferred the fogs in the grill since they were obviously going for the 69 look here.

On a separate note, the Ford media release said something about the Recaro seats that seems interesting...

"Standard Recaro front seats were designed by Ford SVT in cooperation with Recaro for high performance Mustang models, and are shared between the Boss and GT500."

Adding Recaros to the 2012 GT500?

From the spec sheets:
Trans ratios currently listed as same as 5.0 - but mentioned to be close ratio in the press release
Weight of BOSS 302 - 3631 lbs
Weight of BOSS 302 LS - 3636 lbs - weight put to better use though.

I was sorta hoping it would already have a lower stance...1mm in the rear, LOL. I guess the price/availability is the only question now.

Ditto.

EDIT: Nah, I'd have to have the orange.

Wait, are the stripes painted?! No way...

When will we find out pricing and production # estimates?

Jeff - you out there? This is what I will be ordering from you all instead of my vert!! MSRP I hope or maybe less :)

Can I convince my wife I need a Bullitt and a Boss?
 

I love my Bullitt, but I'd really like a Boss too! Comp Orange or Yellow Blaze I think. Trouble is how to convince my significant other. Hmmmmmm!

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::h ail::hail::hail::hail:

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Look at that splitter, ****!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIVWH5rMj0

that sound! I just keep playing it over and over. 5 seconds of bliss

Please see above.

Now that the Recaros are designed, what makes you think they won't get used in other models? :dunno:

I'm still trying to clean myself up. I had to fix my desk...

2012 is gonna be a good year (pending no "Mayan" incidents)

****!!

https://themustangsource.com/gallery...s302_73_hr.jpg

nice
https://themustangsource.com/gallery...s302_33_hr.jpg

OMFG!...that is just orgasmically sexy....:hail:. way better than i expected...eff the shaker im happy with this. this is definately 1 of my new top fav Mustangs now.

Video B-Roll:

BOSS LS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHyzbHtUlLk

I just actually took the time to read the whole press release...these Boss 302's are LOADED with stuff!!

Fully adjustable suspension, 3 settings for steering wheel feel, the engine upgrades, alloy wheels with staggered widths, etc. etc..

I am SO PUMPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm starting to see this car like a naturally beautiful female track star that got shot by homer simpsons makeup gun. I love it, but at the same time its hurting my eyes.
"Oh, you want the most subtle paint scheme... that would be the ORANGE and black"
um... ok.
Orange and black is cool for obvious reasons, but ****. I think the Seca is brilliant, but WOW. Red base matte black accents would probably look so much better.

Very cool.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/resource...s12_l04_lg.jpg

WTFORD?
 

USE THE NEW STYLE PONY ON THE FRONT GRILLE....DAMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNN

Ford Racing should offer electronic cutouts with a factory-type switch for those of you going to do some "off-road" driving...

wow. thats awesome

you can get kona and white and yellow blaze with either white or black stripes for the Boss 302.

They WILL be limited. Kinda like the '11 Shelby, only less.

Wow some of the color combos are horrid

So glad Competition Orange is back!! And that steering wheel better be available as an FRPP part for Base V6/GTs since it has the audio controls and no Sync button.

:hail:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....eilinglive.jpg

X-Plan please!!!!!! :metal:

LS is definitely pretty but that splitter will get beat up on most streets on a daily basis. Even the undercarriage is a thing of beauty. I'd predict the engine to slam down about 475 to 480 on the flywheel based on the 440 factory rating.

On the LS, the painted stuff including wheels, mirrors and grill just kill it for me. That should've been left alone. Car is beautiful though, I really like the Kona one.

I think I just spun a bearing looking at this. :hail::drool:

Just awesome! I'm not sold on the looks of the Laguna Seca model, but otherwise I am very impressed. I'm just curious about what the MSRP is going to be for these little brutes.

I'm a bit disappointed to see that a "neo"-Black Jade is not a color option and am surprised to see Grabber Blue isn't an option. Then again, whining too much about color options for the new Boss 302 is missing the point, I think.

I agree 100% It was on the 1st Daytona Pace Car, This is a must for my 2011~~~~!@#$$%%^^

i was thinking the same ^

awesome car, but I no longer regret not waiting since GB isn't offered

with the word "LOUD" on the button, LOL.

Stupid question, but can I get Sync in this Boss? Nav? Silver or grey wheels?

DUH, lol.

This is Car and Drivers guess...

The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 and 302 Laguna Seca hit dealerships sometime in 2011 at a price yet to be determined. Figure around $36,000 for the base 302 and upwards of $40,000 for the Laguna Seca.

I love how I wanted this exact same paint scheme when the 2010 first debuted

36k sounds like a STEAL for all that you get!

Any thoughts on if this will be a more than one year production? If I'm willing to pay MSRP what are the chances I could actually get one?

BOSS 302 Teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfVXBjeZBks

I want one of these bad. :metal: What gauges are on the middle of the dash? One is oil pressure and its real and not an idiot light!! Praise the lord! The more I look the more I like.

**** that's nice.

yep I wonder the same thing....about being able to get one and what the actual production #'s will be...I a set to order my Mustang in Nov of this year...

Yes, show patience! Every hot mustang ford has made has easily been had for MSRP if not considerably less. You might get a 2012, 2013 Boss who knows. Ford has stated nothing of production #'s. They have increased production #'s on many in demand S.E. in the past.

They could have made that front end look so much better. :shame:

Oil pressure, water temp and lap timer!

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...ery_zoomed.jpg

I was thinking about this too. Does NOT appear so. Look at the pictures on autoblog. First, the instrument panel only shows two aux gauges, and if you look at one of the pics of the drivers seat, you can see the metal adjustment level in the lower left hand corner of the pic. This indicates that the Boss begins life as a base GT model, to include the cloth seats which are still used. So no shaker, SYNC, or sat radio. That's not cool, but I think it's worth it for what you get in return. As far as the wheels, dunno. Wouldn't expect anything different than what we see here.