FORD RACING BRINGS THE
BOSS BACK WITH NEW LINE OF BOSS 302 CRATE ENGINES
Ford resurrects legendary 5.0-liter V-8 engine with all new Ford Racing
BOSS 302. New line of BOSS crate engines are capable of delivering up to
500 horsepower. Race ready and affordably priced, starting at $4650.
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2006 - Ford today announced at the Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that it is reviving the
legendary 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch V-8 engine for the aftermarket with a
new line of BOSS 302 crate engines, which will go on sale in early 2007.
Making its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited
production Mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the BOSS
302. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the
Mustang to a Sports Car Club of American Trans-Am series win in 1970.
"The original BOSS 302 was a race winning engine. Sharing the DNA from
the original BOSS 302, the new BOSS 302 begins with a block designed
with racing in mind from the beginning," said Jamie Allison, manager,
Ford Racing Performance Group. "Whether racing in a sealed engine class,
building an all-out drag racing engine or looking for a street
performer, the BOSS 302 block and engine family meets the needs of all
Ford 302 enthusiasts at a price that is comparable to a
performance-prepped stock 302.”"
The new Ford Racing Performance Parts BOSS 302 line was conceived
because there was an unmet need for engines built from a block stronger
than original regular production 302 blocks but more affordable than
full race-prepped blocks. The new BOSS 302 engine block features greater
strength than most race blocks and offers a street-capable cooling
system design, something that race specific blocks tend to sacrifice.
Despite its strength and capability, the new BOSS 302 line is
surprisingly affordable because of its high volume production. And since
it was designed within Ford Motor Company, the engine also benefits from
the improved quality and durability that comes with a production type
engine.
"The original BOSS 302 delivered less than 300 hp. Today, enthusiasts
are making 500 hp street cars and they need a robust block.
Race-specific blocks offer the strength required but cool poorly for
street use and are very expensive for the average enthusiast," says
Allison.
Built from the all new BOSS 302 block, the BOSS crate engines feature
performance and packaging that accommodate displacements from 302 to 363
cubic inches. Entry level engines feature the Ford Racing GT-40X Xtra
Performance Turbo Swirl aluminum heads to retain stock exhaust locations
and are rated at 340 and 345 hp. Higher performance versions include
Ford Racing's "Z"-head equipped 302 and 347 cubic inch engines rated
between 360 and 450 hp, depending on configuration. The BOSS engine
series is capped by a 500 hp 331 cubic inch engine that showcases the
capability of the new block by breathing through all new ported Z-heads.
Features that separate the new BOSS 302 from its competition include:
4-bolt mains for lower-end stability at high power outputs
High-tin 41,000 PSI tensile strength iron alloy for ultimate strength
Nodular iron main caps for additional strength
Screw-in freeze plugs for additional more strength and stability
Front cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valvetrain capability
Siamese bores with specifically engineered drillings between cylinders
for maximum wall stability and gasket sealing with street capable
cooling performance
The suggested retail price for the BOSS 302 block is and affordable
$1,759, with BOSS engines ranging from $4,650 to $10,000 for the 500 hp
BOSS 331 cubic inch engines. The engines come with a 12 month/12,000
mile limited warranty.
Like the original Boss 302 that was engineered for Trans Am racing, the
new BOSS 302 features trickle down performance from racing in the
American Speed Association (ASA) Late Model circle track series. A
sealed circle track version of a 347 cubic inch BOSS engine will be
available both for ASA and NASCAR circle track racers in time for the
2007 season.
Debuting in four SEMA display vehicles, four premier car builders placed
the new BOSS 302 in their 2006 show vehicles. All the builders chose to
use a 302 cubic inch engine, staying true to the original namesake.
Featured builders are:
Dan Web - Award-winning hot rod creator is featuring a 390 hp BOSS
engine in his 1933 Ford 3-window coupe.
Galpin Ford - Known for their "Galpinized" custom creations, they built
a "retro-mod" 2007 Mustang featuring a 360 hp BOSS engine.
Chip Foose - Created the new "Powered by Ford BOSS 302" from a 1970
Mustang for the show Overhaulin'; public reveal at SEMA.
Hotrods and Horsepower - Created the SEMA Deuce, a commemorative vehicle
for the 2006 SEMA show featuring a 360 hp BOSS engine.
For more information on these engines and other Ford Racing Performance
Parts, visit: www.fordracingparts.com
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive
industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes
automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000
employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated
automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover,
Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo.
