The Boss Is Back

Meet the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – said to be the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever offered by Ford, based on the strong foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT. The model has been upgraded in nearly every aspect including engine output,( 5.0L V8 440 HP ) brakes, suspension, interior and exterior all examined to optimize weight, aerodynamics and track performance. Ford will offer a limited number of Boss 302 Laguna Seca models for those interested in more on-track driving. The 302 Laguna Seca has increased body stiffness, a firmer chassis set-up and an aerodynamics package carried over almost in its entirety from the Ford Racing Boss 302R.

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2003 - 2004 Mercury Marauder

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Ford produced the Marauder as a high-performance version of the Mercury Grand Marquis sedan. The Marauder built in 2003–2004 targeted the 1994–1996 Chevrolet impala SS in being a contemporary full-size "muscle sedan."
The Mercury Marauder had a naturally aspirated 4.6 L V8 producing 302 hp and 318 ft·lbf of torque; this engine had many parts — including heads, cams, block and rotating assembly — in common with the 2003–2004 Mustang Mach 1. The Marauder featured a dual exhaust system with unique tailpipe tips, with custom designed chassis and suspension modifications – such as moving the rear shocks outboard of the frame-rails, which were later made available for the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis. The Marauder was fitted with the 4R70W 4-speed automatic in 2003 and received the upgraded 4R75W 4-speed automatic for 2004. The limited slip differential with a 3.55 rear axle ratio was borrowed from the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, as well as the aluminum drive shaft.
The 2003–2004 Marauder sales fell short of corporate forecasts, and after a production run of just 11,052 vehicles, the Marauder was discontinued at the end of 2004. However the Ford Performance Group began offering certificates verifing the Mercury Marauder as a Limited Production Vehicle.
Total production for the 2003–2004 Mercury Marauder was 11,052:
2003 – Total: 7839 (328 Dark Pearl Blue, 417 Silver Birch, 7094 Black)
2004 – Total: 3213 (981 Dark Toreador Red

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