2007 Galpin Mustang Boss 302
The BOSS 302 Mustang has been missing since 1970 and the Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) team brought it back with this SEMA show car. Its the first to use Fords new 302 crate engine, but with a host of radical upgrades from GAS.
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.
Depending on configuration, the BOSS engine series is capped by a 500 hp 331 cubic inch engine that showcases its capability. In the case of the showcar it gets 390-hp and a vintage 1970 Holley carburetor.
Other unique features include a Tremec TKO 600 transmission with Hurst T-handle shifter, 456 rear end gear, custom GAS stainless steel long tube headers and merge collectors, Bassani stainless steel muffler and X-pipe, Baer brakes with 14 calipers, Ford Racing Handling pack, custom black blasketweave interior and classic Grabber Blue paint.
In Detail
| engine | BOSS 302 V8 w/GAS Headers |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| valvetrain | OHV, 2 Valves per CYl |
| fuel feed | Vintage Holley Carburettor |
| displacement | 4949 cc / 302 in³ |
| power | 290.8 kw / 390 bhp |
| specific output | 78.8 bhp per litre |
| torque | 433.86 nm / 320 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| redline | 6250 |
| body / frame | Unit Steel w/Aluminum Hood |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Galpin Auto Sports Octane Wheels |
| front tires | 255/35-20 |
| rear tires | 275/35-20 |
| front brakes | Baer Discs |
| f brake size | x 356 mm / x 14 in |
| rear brakes | Baer Discs |
| r brake size | x 279 mm / x 11 in |
| front wheels | F 25.4 x 22.9 cm / 20 x 9 in |
| rear wheels | R 50.8 x 25.4 cm / 20 x 10 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Ford FR3 Struts w/Tower Brace |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Ford FR3 Suspension |
| wheelbase | 2720 mm / 107.1 in |
| length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in |
| width | 1877 mm / 73.9 in |
| height | 1407 mm / 55.4 in |
| transmission | Tremec 3650 5-Speed Manual or Automatic |
| gear ratios | 3.34:1, 2.00:1, 1.32:1, 1.00:1, .067:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.55:1 |
