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C H A S S I S

C H A SSI S T Y PE > unit constructionBODY M AT E R I A L > welded steel and aluminum stampings

STEERINGRack-and-pinion with variable electric power assistR AT IO > 15.9:1T U R NS LOC K-TO -LOC K > 2.6T U R N I NG C I RC L E C U R B-TO - C U R B > 39.4 ft

SUSPENSIONF: ind, strut located by a control arm, coil springs, adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll barR: rigid axle located by 3 trailing links and a Panhard rod, coil springs, adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

BRAKESHydraulic with vacuum power assist and anti-lock controlF: 14.0 x 1.3-in vented discR: 11.8 x 0.7-in vented discSTA BI L I T Y CON T ROL > fully defeatable, traction defeatable

WHEELS AND TIRESW H E E L SI Z E/T Y PE > F: 9.0 x 19 in R: 9.5 x 19 in/cast aluminumT I R ES > Pirelli P ZeroF: 255/40ZR-19 (100Y) M0 R: 285/35ZR-19 (103Y) M0SPA R E > none

2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302S P EC I F I CAT I O N S

PRICEA S T EST E D > $42,990BA SE > $40,995

V E H IC L E T Y PE > front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupeOPT IONS > Recaro front seats and Torsen limited-slip differential, $1995STA N DA R D > power windows and locks, remote locking, cruise control, tilting steering wheelAU DIO SYST E M > AM, FM radio, CD player; minijack input; 4 speakers

E N G I N E

V-8, aluminum block and headsBOR E X ST ROK E > 3.63 x 3.65 in,92.2 x 92.7 mmDI SPL AC E M E N T > 302 cu in, 4951 ccCOM PR ESSION R AT IO > 11.0:1F U E L-DE L I V E RY SYST E M > port injectionVA LV E G E A R > chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lash adjusters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timingR E DL I N E > 7500 rpm

POWER (SAE NET) > 444 bhp @ 7500 rpm TORQUE (SAE NET) > 380 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

D R I V E T R A I N

T R A NSM I SSION > 6-speed manualF I NA L-DR I V E R AT IO > 3.73:1, limited slip

G E A R R AT IO M PH PE R M A X SPE E D 1000 R PM I N G E A R (R PM)1 3.66 5.7 43 mph (7500)2 2.43 8.6 65 mph (7500)3 1.69 12.3 92 mph (7500)4 1.32 15.8 119 mph (7500)5 1.00 20.8 155 mph (7450)6 0.65 32.0 155 mph (4850)

D I M E N S I O N S

EXTERIORW H E E L BA SE > 107.1 in L E NGT H > 188.1 inW I DT H > 73.9 in H E IG H T > 55.1 inF RON T T R AC K > 61.9 in R E A R T R AC K > 62.5 inDR AG A R E A > Cd (0.36) x frontal area (24.2 sq ft) = 8.7 sq ftG ROU N D C L E A R A NC E > 5.4 in

INTERIORF: H E A D > 38.5 in L EG > 42.4 in SHOU L DE R > 55.3 inR: H E A D > 34.7 in L EG > 29.8 in SHOU L DE R > 51.6 inSA E VOLU M E > F: 52 cu ft R: 31 cu ft T RU N K > 13 cu ft R EST R A I N T SYST E M S > F: 3-point belts, driver and passenger front and side airbagsR: 3-point beltsSE AT A DJ UST M E N TS > F: fore-and-aft, seatback angle, driver only: heightR E A R SE ATS > folding: yes, split: yes, pass-through: no

WEIGHTC U R B > 3666 lb PE R HOR SE POW E R > 8.3 lbDI ST R I BU T ION > F: 55.0% R: 45.0% (mfr’s claim)TOW I NG C A PAC I T Y > 0 lb G V W R > 3875 lb

ACCELERATIONZ E RO TO 30 M PH > 1.7 sec 40 M PH > 2.4 50 M PH > 3.4 60 M PH > 4.3 70 M PH > 5.6 80 M PH > 6.8 90 M PH > 8.3 100 M PH > 10.0 1 10 M PH > 11.9 1 20 M PH > 14.9ST R E ET STA RT, 5– 60 M PH > 4.5 secTOP G E A R , 30 –50 M PH > 9.6 secTOP G E A R , 50 –70 M PH > 6.9 sec1/4-M I L E > 12.8 sec @ 113 mphTOP SPE E D (GOV LT D, M F R’S C L A I M) > 155 mph

HANDLINGROA DHOL DI NG ,200 -fT-DI A Sk I DPA D > 0.90 g U N DE R ST E E R > minimal

BRAKING70 TO 0 M PH > 160 ft

FUELC A PAC I T Y > 16.0 galR ECOM M E N DE D F U E L > 91 octaneE PA C I T Y > 17 mpg E PA H W Y > 26 mpgC/D OBSE RV E D > 15 mpg

INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL (dBA)I DL E > 53 F U L L T H ROTT L E > 8870 -M PH C RU I SI NG > 76

WEATHERT E M PE R AT U R E > 49° F H U M I DI T Y > 58%BA ROM ET R IC PR ESSU R E > 29.70 in Hg

ODOMETERT EST-V E H IC L E M I L E AG E > 2107

TIRE INFLATIONT EST PR ESSU R ES > F: 35 psi R: 35 psi

TEST NOTESThe launch is surprisingly undramatic when you get it right: very little wheelspin with some clutch sidestep. If you overcook it, the axle tramps badly.

C O M P E T I TO R Schevrolet camaro ss (6.2-liter v-8, 426 hp, 6-sp man) • chevrolet corvette grand sport (6.2-liter v-8, 436 hp, 6-sp man) • dodge challenger srt8 392 (6.4-liter v-8, 470 hp, 6-sp man) • ford mustang boss 302 (5.0-liter v-8, 444 hp, 6-sp man)

CURRENT BASE PRICE* dollars x 1000*Base price includes freight, any performance options, and applicable gas-guzzler tax.

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ACCELERATION 0–60 & 1/4-mile, seconds

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EPA FUEL ECONOMY city & highway, mpg

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ROADHOLDING 200-foot skidpad, g

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