Specification | Details |
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Type | Track-Focused Sports Coupe |
Production Years | 2012–2013 |
Built At | Flat Rock, Michigan, USA |
Engine | 5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 (RoadRunner) |
Position | Front-Engine, Longitudinal |
Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
Block Material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder with Ti-VCT |
Fuel Feed | Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection |
Displacement | 4951 cc / 302 cu in |
Power | 444 hp / 331 kW @ 7400 rpm |
Specific Output | 89.7 hp per liter |
Torque | 515 Nm / 380 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Top Speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph |
0 – 60 mph | 4.2 seconds |
0 – 100 km/h | 4.4 seconds |
Body / Frame | Unibody with High-Strength Steel |
Driven Wheels | RWD (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
Wheel Type | 19" Black-Painted Alloy Wheels |
Front Tires | 255/40ZR19 |
Rear Tires | 285/35ZR19 |
Front Brakes | 14" Ventilated Discs with Brembo 4-Piston Calipers |
Rear Brakes | 11.8" Ventilated Discs |
Front Wheels | 19 x 9.0 in |
Rear Wheels | 19 x 9.5 in |
Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar |
Rear Suspension | 3-Link Solid Axle with Panhard Rod and Stabilizer Bar |
Curb Weight | 1655 kg / 3649 lbs |
Weight Distribution | Front 55% / Rear 45% |
Wheelbase | 2720 mm / 107.1 in |
Length | 4783 mm / 188.3 in |
Width | 1916 mm / 75.4 in |
Height | 1394 mm / 54.9 in |
Transmission | 6-Speed Manual (Tremec TR-6060) |
Fuel Economy (Combined) | 13.0 L/100 km / 18 mpg (US) |
Fuel Capacity | 60 liters / 15.8 gallons |
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 is the ultimate track-focused Mustang of its era. A 444hp naturally aspirated V8 with Torsen LSD, rev-happy 7,500rpm redline, and factory race-ready suspension. More raw than a Shelby GT500 and rarer than a Camaro Z/28, it’s a modern classic appreciating fast.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard Boss 302 (5.0L "Road Runner" V8, 444hp)
High-Mileage (50,000+ km): €40,000 – €55,000
(Check for track use, clutch wear, and suspension bushings.)
Well-Maintained (20,000–50,000 km): €60,000 – €75,000
(Full Ford history, unmodified, no accidents.)
Collector-Grade (<10,000 km): €80,000 – €100,000+
*(Garage-kept, rare colors like "School Bus Yellow", all original.)*
Special Versions
Boss 302 Laguna Seca: €90,000 – €120,000+
(Track pack, no rear seat, 1 of 750 worldwide.)
"LS" (EU-Spec, RHD/LHD): +€10,000 (Extremely rare in Europe.)
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Provenance & Rarity
1 of just 4,000 Boss 302s built (2012–2013).
Original "Rev Limiter" key fob adds +€2,000 (enables 7,500rpm redline).
✅ Options That Matter
Recaro Seats: +€3,000 (Lighter, more supportive.)
Torsen Differential: Standard, but critical for value.
Factory Track Key: +€1,500 (If missing, €800 reprogram.)
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
Engine Mods (Stock "Road Runner" V8 is sacred—tuned cars lose 20% value.)
Rust (Check strut towers, rear frame rails—EU salt is brutal.)
US Imports (LHD-only in EU, but avoid non-federalized cars.)
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels:
Ford Performance Dealers (Limited EU stock.)
Specialists (e.g., Mustang Shop Germany, UK Mustang Breakers.)
Private Sales:
Mobile.de / Autoscout24 (Filter for "Boss 302".)
Mustang Owner Clubs (Best for unmolested examples.)
Pro Tip:
The Laguna Seca edition is the best investment—only 750 built, with race-ready aero.
4. Market Trends
📈 Rapid Appreciation
Prices up 15% annually since 2020 (Last NA track Mustang before EcoBooms.)
Laguna Seca models now €100k+.
⚠️ Trap Warning
"Cheap" sub-€50k cars often need €15k+ in deferred repairs.
Rebranded GT models (Verify VIN with Ford Performance.)
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical:
V8 Compression Test (Should be 170+ psi across all cylinders.)
MT-82 Gearbox Crunch (2nd gear synchros wear—€2k rebuild.)
📄 Paperwork:
Ford SVT Certificate (Proves authenticity.)
No ECU Tunes (Stock PCM is critical for collector value.)
Fun Fact:
The Boss 302’s side exhaust "quad tips" were designed to spit flames on overrun. Ford engineers called it "the anti-Prius feature"!
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