| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |

Modern Revival of the 1969 Icon The 2012–2013 Boss 302 was Ford’s tribute to the original 1969 Boss 302 Mustang, blending retro styling cues with modern technology and engineering for track-ready performance.
Features a High-Revving 5.0L “RoadRunner” V8 It uses a specially tuned version of the 5.0L Coyote engine, known as the “RoadRunner”, producing 444 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, with a 7,500 rpm redline — 32 hp more than the GT of the time.
Manual Transmission Only The Boss 302 was offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission, reinforcing its purist, enthusiast-focused philosophy.
Track-Ready Suspension and Brakes It featured a revised suspension, lower ride height, stiffer springs, and adjustable shocks, as well as Brembo front brakes — all tuned for sharp handling and circuit performance.
Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition A special Laguna Seca Edition was offered with additional track upgrades like rear seat delete, stiffer chassis bracing, larger front splitter, and unique wheels/tires — essentially a street-legal race car.
Unique Intake and Exhaust Note The Boss 302 had a quad-exhaust setup, with two of the pipes exiting through the rear and two side pipes with removable baffles — allowing owners to fine-tune the aggressive engine sound.
Improved Aerodynamics Over the GT Ford fitted the Boss with a deeper front splitter, rear spoiler, and underbody airflow enhancements, all designed to increase high-speed stability on track.
Special Gauge Package and Interior Details Inside, the Boss 302 came with Recaro sport seats, a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, unique badging, and a track apps display to monitor lap times and performance data.
Built for Road and Track While street legal and comfortable enough for daily use, the Boss 302 was engineered for track days, with components tested and tuned at Laguna Seca Raceway and other circuits.
Limited Production and Rising Collectibility Only about 8,000 units in 2012 and 4,000 units in 2013 were made, making it relatively rare. Clean, low-mileage examples are already highly collectible modern muscle cars.

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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