2012 Boss 302 track test

snakekiller · 03-03-2011, 04:18 AM

Vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Odometer: 2,489
Date: 3/1/11
Driver: Mike Monticello/Chris Walton
Price: $47,990

Specifications:
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Six-speed manual
Engine Type: V8
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 4,951/302
Redline (rpm): 7,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 444 @ 7,500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 380 @ 4,500
Brake Type (front): 14.0-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers
Brake Type (rear): 11.8-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers
Steering System: Electric-assist rack-and-pinion power steering with three driver-selectable modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Solid axle, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 255/40ZR19 Z
Tire Size (rear): 285/35ZR19 Z
Tire Brand: Pirelli
Tire Model: P Zero Corsa
Tire Type: Summer
Wheel Size 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-10 inches rear
Wheel Material (front/rear): Aluminum
As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,620

Test Results:
Acceleration
0 - 30 (sec): 1.9
0 - 45 (sec): 3.3
0 - 60 (sec): 4.6
0 - 75 (sec): 6.4

1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 112.9
0 - 60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 4.3

Braking
30 - 0 (ft): 26
60 - 0 (ft): 105

Handling
Slalom (mph): 70.4
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.99

Sound
Db @ Idle: 54.9 (standard key), 58.8 (TracKey)
Db @ Full Throttle: 84.8 (both keys)
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 69.7 (standard key), 70.1 (TracKey)

Link:http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...guna-seca.html

a_Username · 03-03-2011, 06:26 AM

Besides the handling, that was a... disappointing read. Maybe this is an example of terrible driving? Meh, only more car rags will tell.

SSmoked · 03-03-2011, 08:21 AM

^^ i have to agree. maby this is car is better on the track than it is on paper.
i mean the camaro ss, is just a little bit slower in alot of those test. and a nice set of coilovers will make the ss run with the boss 302. the ss is 20 hp down and 200pounds heavier than the boss that is practicly using r-comp tires...
Camaro ss via inside line. the ss is also 10k cheaper.

Drivetrain
Drive type Rear-wheel drive
Engine type V8
Displacement (cc/cu-in) 6,162 cc (376 cu-in)
Block/head material Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain Overhead valve
Compression ratio (x:1) 10.7
Redline (rpm) 6,600
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 426 @ 5,900
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 420 @ 4,600
Transmission type 6-speed manual

Track Test Results
0-45 mph (sec.) 3.4
0-60 mph (sec.) 5
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) 4.7
0-75 mph (sec.) 6.7
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 13.0 @ 110.9
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) 27
60-0 mph (ft.) 109
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) 68.6
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) 0.88

Dimensions & Capacities
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3849
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) 3857

Sawyer · 03-03-2011, 10:03 AM

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-03-2011, 10:58 AM

im not sure what the point is of having the redline right at peak power for the boss. Im sure a tune will do wonders for these. Thats most likely why the stock numbers are what they are despite it putting down over 45rwhp more than an LS3 Camaro SS.

Stew · 03-03-2011, 01:26 PM

Oh boy, get ready for all the posts proclaiming the Boss is overpriced.......

truth411 · 03-03-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

im not sure what the point is of having the redline right at peak power for the boss. Im sure a tune will do wonders for these. Thats most likely why the stock numbers are what they are despite it putting down over 45rwhp more than an LS3 Camaro SS.

Finally someone agrees with me. push the redline back to 8k - 8.2k and a tune would do wonders.

Mr Twisty · 03-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

.......... despite it putting down over 45rwhp more than an LS3 Camaro SS.

try again

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-03-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

try again

ok, 46rwhp if you want to be specific.

rez333 · 03-03-2011, 03:49 PM

I'm surprise this car is so heavy. The Ford Racing models are quite close to 3000lbs. What's the point of removing the rear seats if it's still so heavy?

cab2g · 03-03-2011, 04:04 PM

hey, any car that rotates the camshaft to give a more aggressive growl with a key is ok in my book! That being said, any car that I can't afford is too expensive. So that also means that the Chevrolet Suburban 4wd edition is too expensive too

All cars should cost under 30k starting so I can afford them!

nester7929 · 03-03-2011, 04:24 PM

Sounds like a crappy driver. People are getting those times from stock 5.0's.

Sax1031 · 03-03-2011, 05:00 PM

my guess would be they needed the driver mod

evan smith is who I want to see drive the thing.

Mr Twisty · 03-03-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

ok, 46rwhp if you want to be specific.

We'll get specific when the cars ship and hit the dyno's.... Mustang's are usually spec'd on the high side by, ohh, 20% ?

Thing needs torque, that's for sure

... oh wait, it's a 302... nevermind

03-03-2011, 04:18 AM	#1
snakekiller Drives: f150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 281	2012 Boss 302 track test Vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Odometer: 2,489 Date: 3/1/11 Driver: Mike Monticello/Chris Walton Price: $47,990 Specifications: Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive Transmission Type: Six-speed manual Engine Type: V8 Displacement (cc/cu-in): 4,951/302 Redline (rpm): 7,500 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 444 @ 7,500 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 380 @ 4,500 Brake Type (front): 14.0-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers Brake Type (rear): 11.8-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers Steering System: Electric-assist rack-and-pinion power steering with three driver-selectable modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport) Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar Suspension Type (rear): Solid axle, coil springs, adjustable five-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar Tire Size (front): 255/40ZR19 Z Tire Size (rear): 285/35ZR19 Z Tire Brand: Pirelli Tire Model: P Zero Corsa Tire Type: Summer Wheel Size 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-10 inches rear Wheel Material (front/rear): Aluminum As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,620 Test Results: Acceleration 0 - 30 (sec): 1.9 0 - 45 (sec): 3.3 0 - 60 (sec): 4.6 0 - 75 (sec): 6.4 1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 112.9 0 - 60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 4.3 Braking 30 - 0 (ft): 26 60 - 0 (ft): 105 Handling Slalom (mph): 70.4 Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.99 Sound Db @ Idle: 54.9 (standard key), 58.8 (TracKey) Db @ Full Throttle: 84.8 (both keys) Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 69.7 (standard key), 70.1 (TracKey) Link:http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...guna-seca.html

03-03-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	^^ i have to agree. maby this is car is better on the track than it is on paper. i mean the camaro ss, is just a little bit slower in alot of those test. and a nice set of coilovers will make the ss run with the boss 302. the ss is 20 hp down and 200pounds heavier than the boss that is practicly using r-comp tires... Camaro ss via inside line. the ss is also 10k cheaper. Drivetrain Drive type Rear-wheel drive Engine type V8 Displacement (cc/cu-in) 6,162 cc (376 cu-in) Block/head material Aluminum/aluminum Valvetrain Overhead valve Compression ratio (x:1) 10.7 Redline (rpm) 6,600 Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 426 @ 5,900 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 420 @ 4,600 Transmission type 6-speed manual Track Test Results 0-45 mph (sec.) 3.4 0-60 mph (sec.) 5 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) 4.7 0-75 mph (sec.) 6.7 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 13.0 @ 110.9 Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) 27 60-0 mph (ft.) 109 Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) 68.6 Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) 0.88 Dimensions & Capacities Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 3849 Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) 3857 __________________

03-03-2011, 04:04 PM	#11
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	hey, any car that rotates the camshaft to give a more aggressive growl with a key is ok in my book! That being said, any car that I can't afford is too expensive. So that also means that the Chevrolet Suburban 4wd edition is too expensive too All cars should cost under 30k starting so I can afford them! __________________

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THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	im not sure what the point is of having the redline right at peak power for the boss. Im sure a tune will do wonders for these. Thats most likely why the stock numbers are what they are despite it putting down over 45rwhp more than an LS3 Camaro SS.

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03-03-2011, 05:00 PM	#13
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	my guess would be they needed the driver mod evan smith is who I want to see drive the thing.