But unlike the GT, which was power-obsessed, the Boss was built to be a Mustang you could take on the race track- there was even a special version called the Laguna Seca edition. Only 2, total cars were built between and with just of them being Laguna Seca editions. And even though this is a special edition model, it has not been impervious to depreciation. The Boss isn't as potent as a brand-new Mustang but is still powered by a 5. Automatic lovers look elsewhere.
This generation Mustang did have a live rear axle rather than an independent rear suspension but the Boss came with a limited-slip differential or an optional Torsen differential to help improve the handling through corners. Ford also made changes to the suspension with higher-rate coil springs, stiffer bushings, and a larger diameter rear stabilizer, and the shock absorbers can be adjusted using a screwdriver.
The Boss was also offered with an aero package, which was inspired by the Boss R race car. Mustang interiors aren't exactly awe-inspiring but the Boss does have a few interesting touches to make it feel unique compared to a normal GT.
Ford offered optional Recaro racing buckets, which drastically improve the car's track-readiness and make the interior look much more aggressive. The Laguna Seca edition takes the aggression even further with a half cage replacing the rear seats.
And if you look in the dashboard, Ford chose to include a base radio rather than a navigation head unit, proving this is a track-focused car rather than a daily driver.
So long as you don't get the Laguna Seca, the Boss doesn't compromise much on the practicality of a standard Mustang. The rear seats aren't massive and nor is the trunk, but these are probably not why you are looking to buy a Mustang. Fuel economy isn't woeful for a V8 sports car with EPA ratings of 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
If you like Mustangs and want a car with a bit more pedigree than a run-of-the-mill GT model, a Boss is an excellent way to stand out while also getting one of the best track-focused models Ford ever built. For , Ford produced a total of 4, Boss Mustangs. There were 3, basic cars and Laguna Seca models. For , production amounted to 4, cars, with 3, of the street version and Laguna Seca editions.
These numbers do not include the special-order R and S versions. One popular nationwide online aggregator shows examples for sale. Our subject car is a Boss in black over red, with the Recaro and Torsen option. If you want to be sure to get a good example, look for the usual provenance such as a clean CARFAX report, no title brands, and have the car professionally inspected for any signs of crash damage or abuse. As an extra measure of protection, you might look for cars that have not had the Track Key reflash done, because owners who installed launch control probably used it.
With more than 8, cars built, the Boss is not going to be exceptionally rare any time soon. Ask our Subscription Coordinator by submitting your question to our help desk!
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Many stylistic changes were made to accommodate the new look and feel of the Mustang. These overhauls were widely successful, and to this day the and Mustang models are considered to be one of the best examples of what a muscle car was intended to be.
The best special edition cars made in those years were the Boss and Boss The was not in the standard sales brochure, and only 1, were built. The Boss model was intended to convert a revised engine into an eligible Trans-Am racing series vehicle.
The Boss , quite literally, is the boss with the largest engine that Ford ever offered. Followed again in the Boss became the model everybody lusted for. In the Boss replaced both the Boss and Boss from the previous two years as the performance mustang in It took until to see the Boss name again on a model and boy was it worth the wait.
While the initial Boss cars were all about the engine, the Boss cars showed that Ford knew how to build an amazing all around performer with the best handling ever seen on a Ford.
It was a a mid-engine configuration done on the cheap, using as many off-the-shelf components as possible. Ford's Boss Mustang debuted in March of The Boss was only available in the SportsRoof model with the horsepower, engine. The heart of the Boss Mustang was a specially equipped cid engine that featured specially designed heads with canted valves and high-turbulence, wedge shaped combustion chambers.
The exterior of the Mustang Boss featured a front spoiler and flared fenders to accommodate the standard F60 tires which were mounted on 15" Magnum wheels in and standard 15" steel wheels with flat hubcaps in The Boss Mustang debuted in January of
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