Ford Boss 302 Mustang
The Mustang Boss 302 is a high-performance 302 cu in (4.9 L) H.O. V8-powered variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced by Ford in 1969 and 1970. Developed to meet homologation requirements to compete in Trans Am racing, it was Ford's response to the success of the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 in the 5 L (305.1 cu in) and under SCCA series since 1967. While substantial modifications were required to the stock Boss 302 to be competitive on the track, many thousands were sold to the public in a street-legal form that included a refined high-performance motor and upgrades to the suspension and brakes over base Mustangs.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1969 |
| Body type | Coupé |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford Boss 302 Mustang (from registration data). 39 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.9 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.1 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.8 l/100 km | 1985–1993 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.1 l/100 km | 1987–1993 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.5 l/100 km | 2015–2017 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2015–2023 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.5 l/100 km | 2018–2023 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.2 l/100 km | 2021–2026 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.9 l/100 km | 2011–2017 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.3 l/100 km | 2011–2015 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.9 l/100 km | 2016–2017 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.7 l/100 km | 1994–2004 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1994–2004 |
| 3.9 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2004 |
| 3.9 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2004 |
| 4.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.7 l/100 km | 2005–2010 |
| 4.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005–2010 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1996–2001 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1996–2004 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1996–2010 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2003 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2004 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 2005–2010 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.3 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 15.2 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1985–1995 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.5 l/100 km | 1985–1995 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.9 l/100 km | 2011–2015 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.8 l/100 km | 2011–2026 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 2016–2017 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2018–2026 |
| 5.4 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 14.4 l/100 km | 2000–2012 |
| 5.8 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1995 |
| 5.8 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2013–2014 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Ford Boss 302 Mustang in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.