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2013 Boss 302 Paying Homage to a '70s Legend
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2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 builds on the heritage of the 1970 Boss 302 with new, reflective hockey stick graphics package – first modern application on a production car
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A bit of Boss History: 1969-70 Boss 302
With, the all new 1969 Boss 302 with styling by newly arrived Ford designer Larry Shinoda sported front and rear spoilers, blacked-out hood treatment and racy side stripes for a look that screamed performance.
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In the performance department, the Boss 302 didn’t disappoint. Its engine combined a four-bolt main Windsor small-block with reworked heads from the then-new 351 Cleveland engine. A forged steel crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons rounded out the reciprocating assembly. The result was a free-breathing, high-revving powerplant making what Ford claimed was 290 gross horsepower – though actual output is estimated to be significantly higher.
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Ford engineers also thoroughly massaged Mustang’s suspension in an effort to meet then-boss Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen’s mandate “to build absolutely the best-handling street car available on the American market.” Stiffer springs and shocks, special sway-bar tuning, a stiffened chassis and wide tires led to the fastest Mustang ever to lap the Ford test track up to that point.
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Unveiled at the LA Auto show , Nov. 15, 2011 – The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is all about performance, and a nod to heritage comes standard with new paint options and design details for 2013. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...atLAshow-1.jpg
A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new Boss, calling back the 1970 Boss 302. 2013 Boss 302 and Boss Laguna Seca models feature new School Bus Yellow paint, honoring Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship car prepared by Bud Moore.
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“Everything we did for 2013 is consistent with and links directly back to our 1970 heritage. The reflective stripes and hockey stick graphic in particular mean something to Mustang enthusiasts,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “Last year, we proved the car had what it takes to perform, and this year we focused on enhancing its eye-catching looks and celebrating its history"
The reflective stripes on Boss come to life when lights hit them, similar to how they did in 1970 on the Mustang Boss 302. The new stripe follows the classic hockey stick motif by going over the fender and extending down the body panel. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ss302_19-1.jpg
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Boss Laguna Seca has new Sterling Gray accents and will be available in vintage School Bus Yellow and black paint offerings, complemented by hockey stick stripes and gray interior rear cross-brace. Gray also sets off the front grille, mirror caps and rear pedestal spoiler, while Laguna Seca rear badging and unique two-tone gray and silver wheels round out the exterior accents. Unlike the previous model, the roof will not feature colored accents. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ss302_06-1.jpg
NEW FRONT END DESIGN
I believe Ford redesigned the front end on it's entire Mustang line so they could take the Mustang to the next level in on track performance with increased cooling capacity and more effective downforce, the front end offers a more powerful look with a more prominent grille. A more powerful splitter and functional hood extractors add to that look.
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Boss Mustang has new signature lighting, with standard HID headlamps … . http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ss302_20-2.jpg
The 2013 Boss also offers a unique functional design feature in the grille with removable covers where fog lamps would be. For improved cooling on track days, the covers can be easily removed with a screwdriver.
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NEW REAR DECK DESIGN
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Additionally, the rear end features a high-gloss black panel that connects the tail lamps. The tail lamps deliver a smoked appearance that matches up with the sinister look up front.
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INTERIOR
The optional Recaro seats are back again but to a more updated upscale interior package.
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The new Mustang Boss includes Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system, as a standard feature. With the base SYNC package, customers enjoy the core hands-free features and services that have quickly established SYNC as a must-have technology, with more than 76 percent of current SYNC users saying they would recommend the system to others.
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The car also gets a new instrument cluster with a 4.2 inch LCD screen that has Track Apps for performance monitoring on the track. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ss302_12-1.jpg
Here are just some pic’s of those Apps”.
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Revved up and ready
The powerful Boss engine yields 444 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, while still offering a smooth idle and low-end torque for comfortable around-town driving.
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A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual handles gear change duties.
Power is delivered to a 3.73-ratio rear axle using GT500 type carbon fiber plates in the limited-slip differential to improve handling and longevity.
For those who want even more precise control over power delivery, a torque-sensing (Torsen) limited-slip differential is available.
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