Boss Mustang

[MikeF]

Taken from Autoblog.com. This should be a wakeup call for DCX to put the 6.1 Challenger on a diet so it can compete.

We reported late last year that Ford was probably working on a Boss version of the S197 Mustang. Motor Trend is reporting in its September issue that the Boss Mustang is definitely a go for the model year before a refreshed Mustang bows in 2008. Our own Eric Bryant reported it will likely be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.4-liter V8 version of Ford's Mod motor architecture, while Motor Trend claims it will be a V8 of about 5.0-liters in size. Eric and MT do agree, however, that the Boss Mustang will make 390 horsepower.

MT also reveals that the Boss Mustang will get the Shelby GT500's complete suspension set up and that the interior will be stripped out to reduce weight. It sounds like the Boss Mustang will be a great pony car to purchase before the muscle cars are renewed in a few years. It'll likely be as light as a V6 Mustang, more powerful than a GT, and less expensive than a Shelby GT500.

[sniper226]

That is if DCX (or the masses for that matter) wants to compete. Hell anybody can start stripping out the back seat etc to reduce weight. People do it all the time to improve race performance. Keep in mind, costs go up to replace parts with lighter weight replacements. Me, I want a nice sound system with soft leather heated seats etc. Sure I want HP and it to be fast. But do I care if it can beat a Boss Mustang on the street. I don't think so. (But it would be nice) What are the chances I will run into one on the street and be at a opportunity that I could actually safely race one. Maybe .05 %? What are the chances I will have the same situation with a regular Mustang, BMW, Mercedes etc. Maybe 90%? (And still win)

I will take my chances that I may lose a race to a Boss while I still have all the creature comforts and the speed to beat most sports cars on the road. If I wanted to give these comforts up, I would have bought a 71 Challenger a year ago.