The Boss is back!.... again?

[SilentNoise]

I wonder if Ford will use the same marketing campaign that they used in 1982 when the 5.0L made it's return with, "THE BOSS IS BACK!"?

Quote: Originally Posted by StangNet In the upcoming September issue of Motor Trend, it is reported that the Boss Mustang is definitely a go for the model year before the Mustang redesign in 2008. That's right, folks - from what has been told, the Boss will be back. Motor Trend is claiming that the powerplant will have a 5.0 liter displacement and will produce 390 horsepower. Many Mustang fans are hopeful the 5.0 liter cammer engine will be used, but it is too early to tell at this point. Additionally, the Boss Mustang is supposed to get the Shelby GT500 suspension system and will also have some interior stripping for the sake of weight reduction. The Boss, if all goes as planned, will be a great solution of compromise for those seeking some muscle value: it will be nearly as light as a base V6 model, more powerful than a GT, and cost less than the Shelby GT500. Let's hope the rubber meets the road and Ford brings the Boss back in fashion as they did the GT500.

EDIT:
Oops. This should be in the Concepts & Rumors section I suppose :P

[Aidan_04]

omfg.

what??

[bbunt302]

Ok.... I want one.

I take that back.... I will have one.

[Brent]

Please don't fuck this up Ford

[JROC]

Lets hope Ford gets this done, and does it right.

[Brent]

2008 Boss Mustang To Return

[dark]

@ N/A 5.0

[Cajun JungleBoy]

hahah i love that, where they say, interior stripping to lower weight... i guess they do listen to customer complaints.... when its everyones complaint lmao

[SilentNoise]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cajun JungleBoy hahah i love that, where they say, interior stripping to lower weight... i guess they do listen to customer complaints.... when its everyones complaint lmao

To a point..... I just think back to how massively positive the feedback was on the 2005 prototype.... then they changed a bunch of stuff and made the car boring (at least IMO). I also think back to 1994 when they offered that "special" Boss package that wasn't much more than some body decals and emblems.

As long as they actually DO SOMETHING with the car and make a real attempt at making the the Boss package something SPECIAL instead of just having a GTS version with a Boss stripe, I think they'll be making steps in the right direction. If they actually go through with it, and put the "5.0L Cammer" into a production vehicle I think I might actually have a heart attack......... but I know Ford and have well founded fears/doubts about the project, so I'm thinking I'll be safe.

[Riversnake]

Guy on SVTP claims to know someone on the design team and says the Boss will have a 6.2L N/A engine making 390hp. "Without a doubt"

For what ever thats worth.

[Brent]

Quote: Originally Posted by Riversnake Guy on SVTP claims to know someone on the design team and says the Boss will have a 6.2L N/A engine making 390hp. "Without a doubt" For what ever thats worth.

uh huh I am sure he does

[Cajun JungleBoy]

i thought they were puttin ga 5.0L with 390.....

[Brent]

I have updated this: 2008 Boss Mustang To Return to reflect the new rumor

Can you please provide me with the post makin this claim?

[PureVenom]

Quote: Originally Posted by Riversnake Guy on SVTP claims to know someone on the design team and says the Boss will have a 6.2L N/A engine making 390hp. "Without a doubt" For what ever thats worth.

If they do bring the boss back, I can't see them doing anything else but making it a Boss 302. If they do well with it, it could boost sales on that $15k engine. If they do make the boss a 302 with 400ish hp, I think the GT500 sales will take a hit (assuming they are in the same years) as everyone will want the lighter version that is just begging for a power added.

If it is just stickers...then I don't see it taking off too well.

[Cajun JungleBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfin If they do bring the boss back, I can't see them doing anything else but making it a Boss 302. If they do well with it, it could boost sales on that $15k engine. If they do make the boss a 302 with 400ish hp, I think the GT500 sales will take a hit (assuming they are in the same years) as everyone will want the lighter version that is just begging for a power added. If it is just stickers...then I don't see it taking off too well.

I agree 100%. After seeing the fluke of the GT500, people will pay more attention to the BOSS, and if they see its just a stickered GT... it'll fall through.

[SpectorV]

Also from what others have said it will not be easy to get nearly 400hp/tq out of a N/A 5.0L motor... it can be done but it will raise the price.... and please dont show your lack of production car knowledge by saying the 5.0L cammer motor does it...

[PureVenom]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpectorV Also from what others have said it will not be easy to get nearly 400hp/tq out of a N/A 5.0L motor... it can be done but it will raise the price.... and please dont show your lack of production car knowledge by saying the 5.0L cammer motor does it...

Ok, I won't...I will let Ford show their lack of knowledge.

Ford Racing Performance Parts [New 2005 Ford Mustang Parts Program]

Quote: The new Cammer 5.0-liter V-8 is available as a crate engine through the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog. The Cammer V-8 is built from Ford's family of modular V-8 engines; including the 4.6-liter DOHC