Mustang Boss 3021969
Ford
C 581
RARE
Statstics
SPEED
HANDLING
ACCELERATION
LAUNCH
BRAKING
OFFROAD
Engine
4.9L Naturally-Aspirated V8
290 bhp (216 kW), 290 lb⋅ft (393 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
3250 lbs (1474 kg), 56%/44%
Description
The 1969 Boss 302 is a legend of Trans-Am racing, built by Ford to compete against the scourge of GM victories. It was driven by the likes of Parnelli Jones and temporarily turned the tables in Ford’s favor in the 1970 season. This free-breathing old school V8 was capable of much more than controlled terror in a corner; in fact, it was downright sporting. Car & Driver Magazine called it “the best handling Ford to ever come out of Dearborn.” It may have been rated at 290 horsepower, but everyone knew upon driving it there were much closer to 400 ponies under the hood. With less than 2,000 built in 1969, the Boss 302 is the perfect competitor in any race of American steel.