The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (Gen. 5) is a limited-production variant of the fifth generation Ford Mustang.
It is a track-oriented version of the Mustang trim based on the 2011 Mustang GT. The 5.0L V8 features CNC ported cylinder heads, revised steering system and camshafts, and a high flow intake which was previously only fitted to the 302R race car.
The Boss 302 is fitted with the suspension seen on the 2011 Mustang GT but with higher-rate coil springs, stiffer bushings, and a larger diameter rear stabiliser bar. It also has a lower ride height, sport mode traction control, and revised stability controls.
The 2012 Boss 302 also had its own high-performance variant in the form of the more exclusive Laguna Seca Edition. It had an aerodynamic package which is a near direct copy of that of the Boss 302R race car. In addition, it sported further modifications such as the removal of the rear seats and optional equipments, as well as further stiffened body and suspension.
Like the first Mustang Boss 302, it was on sale for two years before production ended.
Games[]
Need for Speed: World[]
The Mustang Boss 302 was made available in Need for Speed: World on September 26, 2011 as a tier 3 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as an A class vehicle.
The acceleration of the Boss 302 is up to par with other high-performance A class cars such as the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. It has a decent nitrous boost. Its handling feels responsive although the car will easily slide under hard cornering. Top speed is 192 mph (309 km/h).
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E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
S
1000
688791
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| Stock: 688 (A class) | Maximum: 791 (S class) |
Yellow
The Yellow style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 
4900. It was initially released on September 26, 2011 as a top-up gift, and was later made available in the car dealer on November 29, 2011.
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 734 692 873 638 Standard
4900 |
Orange
The Orange style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 
1,900,000, and was initially released on October 16, 2012.
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688 604 858 638 Standard
1,900,000 |
The Boss
The Boss style is a Cop Edition car that costs 5900. It was released on December 15, 2011.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.
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 756 733 881 654 Cop Edition
5900 |
Drag King
The Drag King style is a drag car that costs 5900. It was released on October 5, 2013, and is based off of Karol Monroe's Ford Mustang GT featured in Need for Speed: ProStreet.
It is fitted with various tuned quality performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.
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749 721 878 649 Drag
5900 |
Need for Speed: The Run[]
The Mustang Boss 302 appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Muscle class car.
Its inclusion was revealed with the "Most Wanted Challenge Series" trailer released on September 21, 2011.[2]
Stock
The stock Mustang Boss 302 is unlocked from the beginning of the game.
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Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 5.2s
BHP: 444 @ 7,400 rpm
Performance: Tier 2
Handling: Very Difficult
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: $45,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2012
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"ED"
The "ED" Signature Edition Mustang Boss 302 is unlocked upon the player defeating Eddie Cooke in Stage 10 of The Run.
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Top Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.9s
BHP: 851 @ 7,400 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Very Difficult
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: $45,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2012
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"Razor"
The "Razor" Signature Edition Mustang Boss 302 requires the Most Wanted pack and is unlocked upon the player achieving a Gold Medal in all "Most Wanted" events in the Challenge Series.
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Top Speed: 190 mph (306 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.6s
BHP: 643 @ 7,400 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Challenging
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: $45,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2012
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)[]
The Mustang Boss 302 appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) as a muscle class vehicle.
It is unlocked upon finding its Jack Spots in singleplayer. In multiplayer, it is unlocked upon reaching SpeedLevel 27.
As a muscle class vehicle, it is up to par with the Bentley Supersports ISR and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the terms of acceleration, but the main drawback of the Boss 302 is its handling which makes the car understeer at high speed. However, drifts are easy to perform provided that the player brakes during corner entry.
It can withstand collisions well in pursuits due to its durability.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) (Mobile)[]
The Mustang Boss 302 appears in the mobile release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) in the Muscle category. It costs $60,000 and has the same stats as the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1; a focus on acceleration but with a low handling rating.
Need for Speed: Edge[]
The Mustang Boss 302 2012 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.
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S 714
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 725
Acceleration 715
Nitro Capacity 704
Strength 417
Durability 404
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Gallery[]
(Yellow)
(Orange)
("The Boss")
("Drag King")
("ED")
("Razor")
(Promotional Image)
References[]
- ↑ Web link: http://www.f150hub.com/specs/5.0-road-runner.html
- ↑ Video: Official EA UK (2011) Need for Speed The Run | Most Wanted Challenge Series. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doQZRiF9rZk