| 2010 Boss 302R Mustang Information |
Thanks to a letter sent to Ford dealers across the country we've got a little sneak peek into what Ford Racing has planned for next year. The letter outlines a new racecar that Ford Racing is hoping to send into production in 2010, the Boss Mustang 302R. Based on the FR500C racecar the 2010 Boss 302R will be built in very limited quanities, 50 to be exact. Just like the FR500C it will be made for offroad use only, and will have a starting price of $79,000. What really excites us the most is that it'll be powered by a 4 valve 400hp 5.0L V8 which sounds eerily like the rumored "Coyote" engine said to be on its way for the 2011 Mustang GT. That leaves a question that begs to be answered, will we also be seeing a street legal version Boss Mustang for 2011 as well? This sounds like the perfect platform to advertise such a beast and we'd say its a pretty good bet. Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned for more info. For the time being go check out the letter below.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mustang Boss 302's iconic 1970 Trans-Am championship, and to build on the success of the Mustang FR500C (winner of 2005/2008/2009 Grand-Am Championships), Ford Racing is proud to announce the development of a new race-prepared road racing Mustang, the 2010 Ford Racing Boss 302R. Details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure our dealers hear about it from us first.
The Ford Racing Mustang Boss 302R will be a factory-built race car, ready for track days and road racing in a number of SCCA and NASA classes. An optional Grand-Am Homologation Package will be available for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series. While details are intentionally limited at this time, the following should help you assess the product and its appeal.
Program Intent
-Continue the winning tradition of Mustang racing
-Build limited to 50 units
-Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
-Estimated pricing, $75,000 WD, $79,000 MSRP
-Build/delivery in 3rd -4th Qtr 2010
-Ford Racing Part #: M-FR500-BOSSR
Vehicle Content:
-400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
-6-speed manual transmission
-Roll cage
-Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
-Race seats, safety harness
Optional - Grand-Am Homologation Package2010 Grand-Am spec/approved package (Part Number: M-FR500-BOSSR1) for KONI Challenge includes:
-Sealed high output race engine with upgraded cooling system
-Close ratio 6-speed transmission with integral shifter
-Seam-welded body
-Race suspension/KONI dampers and ABS brake tuning
-Race wheels/tires
-Race performance exhaust
-High speed balance 1-piece driveshaft
-Racing fuel cell
-Race data acquisition
-Grand-Am spec vehicle is estimated to be $129,000 MSRP ($124,000 WD)
Orders / Feedback
-Vehicle orders should be placed with the Ford Racing warehouse, 800-367-3786.
-Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
-An "off-road only" competition release will be required prior to delivery of the race car to the dealer.
-Production of only 50 units is under consideration for 2010, so dealers are encouraged to submit their orders before December 31, 2009.
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