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2010 Boss 302R Road Race Mustang Announced by Ford Racing

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This is not the Boss Mustang we were hoping for but it's a step in the right direction as Ford Racing announces an "off-road only" 2010 Boss 302R limited edition Mustang. This Mustang was developed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mustang Boss 302's iconic 1970 Trans-Am championship win with Parnelli Jones behind the wheel. The Boss 302R is a factory-built road racing Mustang powered by a 5.0-liter 4-valve motor mated to a six-speed transmission producing an estimated 400 horsepower. Other goodies include a roll cage, race dampers/springs, brakes, race seats and safety harnesses.

Details are a bit scarce but we do know the MSRP will be an estimated $79,000 with production being limited to just 50 units. Also, build and delivery dates are scheduled for sometime in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2010. An optional 2010 Grand-Am Homologation Spec Package for $129,000 will also be available to compete in the KONI Challenge.

For more details check out the release sent out to dealers nationwide.

Release:

Ford Racing is proud to announce the development of a new race-prepared road racing Mustang – the 2010 Ford Racing Boss 302R.

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 Overview

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

2010 Boss 302R Mustang Specs:

400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
6-speed manual transmission
Roll cage
Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
Race seats, safety harness

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.
Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
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.

Source: MustangHeaven.com via Ford Racing

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nikon kameratasche Posted: 10/23/2009 5:51am PDT

It will be a good one. I think this can be a good chance to have a win for ford.

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Speedzzter.blogspot Posted: 10/23/2009 12:13pm PDT

Students of recent Ford history will note that Ford has often released an "R model" Mustang or other "special" prior to selling a mass-produced street version with similar power:
300 h.p. 1995 Cobra R, which foreshadowed the 305 h.p. 1996 SVT Cobra;
390 h.p. 2000 Cobra R, which foreshadowed the 390 h.p. 2003 SVT Cobra;
540 h.p. 2008 Shelby GT500KR (as modified by Shelby in Las Vegas or Shelby mod shops) which foreshadowed the 540 h.p. 2010 Shelby GT500.
Now I'm not saying this "R" is a precursor to a street 5.0 "Coyote" Mustang, but it's something to think about . . . .
On the other hand, this move may suggest to some that Ford is going to fumble around and miss the limited window to build an affordable "ultimate" Mustang before Corporate Average Fuel Economy increases kill the party.
As it stands now, GM's 426-horsepower Camaro SS seems to be capturing all of the excitement in the below $45,000 supercar class.
Mustang's sales are reportedly being hurt by the horsepower deficit.
Ford needs to move quick in response to the GM threat. And 50 expensive, track-only cars won't cut it.
Just like the Bosses at the end of the First Supercar Era, the cars that Ford builds in the next couple of years will become legends over the next couple of decades. Let's hope that the bean-counting, appliance-motoring, "steady-Eddie" bureaucrats at Ford doesn't mess this up for all of us.

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