Ford Racing Announces Limited Edition (50 units) 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, $79,000 MSRP
• Build/delivery in 3rd -4th Qtr 2010
• Ford Racing Part #: M-FR500-BOSSR

Optional - Grand-Am Homologation Package
2010 Grand-Am spec/approved 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
Orders / Feedback

• Vehicle orders should be placed with the Ford Racing warehouse, 800-367-3786.
o Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
o 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.

Vehicle Content:
• 400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Roll cage
• Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
• Race seats, safety harness
1970 Trans-Am champions --
Parnelli Jones and
Mustang Boss 302

 

 

This can't be the 302 SE we've been talking about. I'm hoping the "R" reference is to differenciate itself from a lower cost Boss 302 verison, or maybe the poor mans 302R ends up a Mach1?

 

QFT! Where r the pics!

 

Ford Racing did not release any photos with the announcement (My guess is, no Boss 302Rs have been completed yet, although doubtless there will be one or more by the SEMA show in November.).

Worse than no pics, there is no clarification if that 4-valve 5.0L is the current 5.0L used in the FR500C (a modular Mustang Cobra 4.6L with larger barrels, GT500 heads, and the world's coolest intake manifold) or if it is the new "Road Runner/Coyote/Boss/EcoBoost/Hurricane/Whatever 5.0L" that's been speculated about since the Taft Administration. Is this the drizzlin' schlitz or what? Come ON, Ford!

Oh, if it is the new "RR/C/B/E/H/W 5.0L V8", that could also explain the lack of photos. Be aware that if this is the new "RR/C/B/E/H/W 5.0L V8", the horsepower may not be stated more specifically than "about 400 HP" so as not to be penalized for too much power by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Competitors in other makes/models in the GS Class of the Grand-Am are gonna howl, anyway, because they don't want the vehicle that has won three of the last five manufacturer's championships getting an even more powerful engine. The FR500C single-handedly drove the CTS-Vs, G8s, and GTOs out of the GS Class.

If, OTOH, the Boss 302R is powered by the same modular 5.0 that has powered the FR500C since 2005, that has potential ramifications, too. The most vexing of which would be that the new "RR/C/B/E/H/W 5.0L V8" may be further off into the future than we hoped.

But to wax optimistic, I believe the Boss 302R DOES have the "RR/C/B/E/H/W 5.0L V8", and that it will be shown with the hood up/removed at SEMA in November! How's that for a sunshine attitude,huh?

Greg "WTF is Ford waiting on anyhow?" Ates

 

• 400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine

Is this a "slip" on the final EST. HP rating for the 2011 stang? Intresting.......

 

If that is the case would not the GT be below the 400 hp? You would think the BOSS would have a bump in hp over the GT for 80K.

 

Should be the "old" Cammer 5.0 4V engine . . .

 

My guess would be that it is the old Cammer 5.0 though that raises the question, "Why bother?" Old motor that's news to nobody and just the usual off-road racer package (haven't they done this before) but with Boss 302 stickers and yellow paint.

Perhaps there is a reason to bother though, and that would be the new 5.0 and a lead in to a production street Boss model....hmmmmmm.....

 

Whenever the Cammer 5.0 is mentioned it is always called as such by Ford. I am thinking it is the coyote. Why else would there be no pics for this kind of announcement?

What better way to get people even more wound up about a production Boss than to hint at the race version first.

Why would they want to "make sure their dealers hear about it first" when there are only 50? Like any dealers are going to see any. It's an intentional "leak".

 

Clino: What you and others have posted in this thread makes sense, althouth the term "sense" may have different meanings & connotations to auto execs than it does to us auto fans. Like many of you, I can't see the big whoopty of releasing another Mustang with a version of the current modular 'Cammer. Go for the "Road Runner/Coyote/Boss/EcoBoost/Hurricane 5.0L" and get on with it, Ford! We love the current 'Cammers, but we'd love to see a new 'Cammer that isn't so undersquare in bore & stroke.

And, yes, there'd be no better way to introduce a new 'Cammer than to put it in a racecar right away! Kicking *** is an art form, and a sophisticated, high-powered 5.0L V8 makes a fine paintbrush! November is Sunday, and SEMA is next week!

Greg "Let's get on with it, Ford" Ates

 

found this

 

Guys, this is just a limited edition of the FR500 racecar. You know, the one with the 5.0 Cammer.
This is not a road car and has nothing to do with the production car.

 

Of course it's not a road car, but there's nothing stating that it is the 5.0 cammer engine (which is nothing new or necessary to hide). For example, look at this:

http://www.fordracingparts.com/announcements/news15.asp

Notice that EVERY time the engine is mentioned it is called the "Cammer" or the "Cammer R50". NOT ONCE do they simply refer to it as the "5.0".

I think it is very likely that it is the new version of the Grand Am car with the Coyote rather than the Cammer, hence the drop of the "Cammer R50" name in the specs...and not to mention no pics!

If this was just a "limited edition" of the FR500C, it would basically be a paint and decal package, which would mean it would be all about the looks...so why are "details limited at this time" and why not at least have a teaser pic????

Also, why would they keep the cammer around, when the coyote will be a more modern 5.0 4V V8???

Sorry, I am convinced it is an ad for the new racing version of the coyote 5.0, and a way to get racers excited about switching over to the new motor.

 

Clino: I do so hope that you are right!

Sadly, there was no BOSS 302R at the SEMA show and no
"Road Runner/Coyote/Boss/EcoBoost/Hurricane/Whatever" 5.0L quadcam V8, either...

Somebody somewhere needs to leak some pics and legitimate details of this engine and when it will hit the dealerships in F-150s and/or Mustangs.

Greg "Eights" Ates

 

This was in my email inbox from Ford Racing this morning
http://www.fordracing.com/news/detail/?article=37253

 

Based on the link above the Boss 302R uses the new production 5.0 as the basis for its powertrain.

Great news. After finally getting the specifications for the new engine (which exceeded my expectations,) I am saving and preparing for Ford to release a road going Boss 302 in 2012, which will be the perfect upgrade from my Bullitt!

Here's what I'm hoping the package will feature:

- 302 4 cam engine upgraded to 425-450 hp and 400-420 tq. Open element filter w/ducted cold air - possible elimination of sound tube and hardware to save weight.
- Available 3.55 or 3.73 axle ratio, if it is found to be a benefit.
- Unique paint scheme including constrasting hood and rear spoiler, rear louvers and 1/4 glass treatment, and Boss 302 stripe package similar to what is seen in the 302R. Make mine orange.
- Specialized 19x9 wheels (lightweight) with the summer only Pirelli's.
- Brembo brakes with aggressive pads - similar to my Bullitt's spec.
- Suspension tuned and refined to further stretch the car's capabilities; 1G+ on the skidpad with the original sticky rubber
- Optional onboard chrono package, similar to what you see on today's Porsche road cars
- Hurst/Ford racing white ball shifter with chrome handle.
- Lightening features such as a trunk mounted battery, further use of composites and aluminum parts, ???