- Buyers of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 are gettting a new freebie from Ford — a "track attack" program that teaches them how to harness those 444 horses.
- The sessions will take place at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, in what Ford is calling a "controlled environment."
- The one-day program includes sessions on cornering, braking and vehicle dynamic techniques.
DEARBORN, Michigan — Buyers of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 are getting a new freebie from Ford — a "track attack" program that teaches them how to harness those 444 horses.
"This is the first program of its kind from Ford," said Mickey Matus, Ford Racing marketing manager, in a statement.
While high-end manufacturers often provide owners with such a perk, it is fairly unusual to see it bundled with a relatively affordable vehicle. The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 starts at $41,105, including a $795 shipping charge. The Boss 302 is equipped with a 444-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission.
Ford said Mustang Boss 302 owners would learn about the car in a "controlled environment." The one-day sessions will take place at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, and include training on cornering, braking and vehicle dynamic techniques.
Ford will provide a fleet of track-ready Boss 302s, so owners can leave their vehicles at home. The event includes a private reception and dinner at the Larry H. Miller Total Performance Museum, along with a private tour of Miller's personal collection of high-performance Ford and Shelby vehicles. Travel and accommodations are not included. Helmets will be provided.
An upgrade to a second day of training costs extra. If you opt for the second day in a Ford Racing Mustang GT, expect to pay $995. To get a seat behind the wheel of a Ford Racing Mustang FR500S on the second day of training costs $1,395. You must be at least 16 to take advantage of the free program.
As you might expect, there's even a graduation ceremony following the training session.
Ford said that 15 sessions are available between now and the end of 2011. Complete information about the program is available online.
Inside Line says: Just a little extra incentive to get you behind the wheel of a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302.
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cmike2780 says:
09:42 AM, 08/15/2011
I really don't understand why most fans of American muscle cars can't seem to appreciate anything that wasn't built in the US. Sometimes I think its just flat out racism. I personally think the automotive world is a far better place when all these great cars exist in the first place. If you have something to prove, prove it on the track with YOU driving your own car. The Mustang, even though its a great car, is hardly the pinnacle of automotive engineering some would believe. Its all about personal preference, lets leave it at that.
moparized says:
04:47 AM, 08/15/2011
I'll surrender now! I'm one of those uneducated people , I must be I've, owned a 07 Mustang GT and now a 10 Challenger. Having grown up with a new 69 Z/28 in the garage (and getting to drive it @ 16) and my first new car was a 73 challenger 360 4 speed I welcome these cars, they are a breath of fresh air, compared to the over priced jelly bean looking trash from over seas, after owning a detail business for 5 I've driven and inspected a lot of different makes. the car mags have sold you a flawed bill of goods,all cars have their flaws I'll pit these cars up with ANYTHING being built right now anywhere, does the term educated beyone your intelligence have any meaning to you?
gtrguy2012 says:
09:26 PM, 08/12/2011
I went into a ford dealorship recently just to ask see how much they were really selling the Boss 302 for. Regualr GTs go for around 30-35k, the boss had a asking price of 47K. Not really a "good deal".
calspecial68 says:
06:28 PM, 08/12/2011
Calm down idontlikeyou, they didn't say the free track day turned the 'Stang into a steal merely that it's something that makes owning the car a more fun experience than let's say owning an M3 which gets you just another Bimmer. The dealer markup is justified anyways with a car of this caliber as it's an instant collectible as well as a great performer.
Vikadesai, if these cars are icons then shouldn't they be true to their roots since they are such regonizable autos, at least from a styling point of view? Plus, the live axle argument is still moot since the Mustang outhandles any car when bang for your buck is a factor, M3 included.
vikasdesai says:
12:32 PM, 08/12/2011
just like there was a mark up on challegers and camaros and those are very flawed(but cool) cars. The dealers know that the people who like these cars aren't the sharpest people...and take advantage as such, the fact is you can get a second hand gt500 for cheap, this car will come down in price soon enough once the magazines stop talking about it, there is no shortage of Hi PO mustangs in this country. This is definitely the best car ford has ever made, better than GT when you factor in price. It gets 911 GT3 performance without the outrageous costs. But the Mustang and the 911 have something in common and that is that they are both icons and are limited by that. A car that can go like this one shouldn't have 1960's styling and a solid rear axle. Ford can make a truly state of the art sports car but instead makes these to appeal to the masses, not sure how you are going to lure young people with high disposable income if you are stuck in the past.
idontlikeyou says:
10:05 AM, 08/12/2011
"Just a little extra incentive to get you behind the wheel of a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302."
Yea, if you can actually find one for sale. Add to that the huge dealer mark up and you've got yourself a huge rip off. I wish for once you guys would be real with people.