Went to the auto show today and checked out the 2013 Boss LS. Reflective stripes are pretty cool as is the school bus yellow paint. Not sure I really like the Shelby front-end... a little too much of a snout and reminded me of some of the Dodge cars. However, I do like the tail lights.

Interior is identical - save for the subdued gray cross brace. Of course new info in dash center - but I was unable to see it without the keys. No more gauge pack for LS owners. Same (crappy, IMO) tires. Splitter is much smaller - perhaps the dealer can even install it now??

A few pics...

 

Thanks for the pics....that sucks about the gauges i actually kind of liked them. Could you tell if the splitter was lower ?, i wanted a 13 Laguna seca but starting to lean towards a GT500 because some of the styling changes to the seca.

biggest piece of information i want...a price

 

Pricing comes in January.

 

I think that the splitter height from the ground is the same as 2012, but it is probably 2" less forward than 2012, and therefor more driveway friendly.

 

So i would assume order banks open then ? For some reason i was thinking pricing and order guides would be out by christmas.

 

Order banks are reported to open in early December. However, final pricing is released in January, fun how they can do that eh?

 

Cool, well whatever the price I'm getting my order in day one. just really hard to make the choice between laguna seca and GT500...if 500 is below 60k that's a done deal. i really like the 12 laguna seca because it had personality and exclusivity but with the 13 is kind of just feels like and upgraded GT, which i know it is but the 12 didn't seem that way.

 

I understand, but be aware that the boss allocation method leaves a lot to be desired. You can't really "order" one in the same way you could a GT. Getting a guaranteed allocation is tricky in advance as I understand it. Just be prepared.

 

Order banks open December 5th so save the date.

Standard gauge pack on the LS is no more though. But I'm sure you'll be able to install it after you purchase the car.

Car looks great. I actually like the splitter alot. Looks very clean.

Same tires? So are we talking about the Pirelli Corsa System tires? Not very good tires in my opinion but what can we do.

 

Thanks for the heads up, my dealer said the same thing. buying it through the military car sales, plan is to submit order minute banks open. he emailed their contacts at ford and they will make sure it happens whichever car i buy(i guess ill believe when i see it tho). of course i will have more questions as time goes on but thanks for answering them so far.

The car does look very clean i can admit that. This will be my weekend car and is why i kind of liked the 2012 LS paint job (black with accented roof/spoiler etc) as far as the gagues go im not to upset and them getting deleted just kind of figured its a track car for the weekend so why not. As for the tires i will defintely be getting a diffrent set.

 

Nice photos Kendall. Last year the pricing was released with the order info. Not sure why they wouldn't be released on the same day this year.

 

I'm only reporting what I've heard from Ford. Yesterday in the facebook chat their marketing person said "January" for pricing. That said, it could certainly be at the same time in an unofficial manner.

However if I was Ford, I'd be happy to take order and see demand before I set a price.