2012 Boss 302 keeps getting cooler

[altiain]

Boss 302 to come with special key for race calibration, free track day.

As if the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 wasn't tempting enough with 440 horsepower and killer good looks, Ford is throwing in a few extra goodies to make it that much more desirable.

First off, the Blue Oval announced today that owners of the new Boss 302 will receive a dual set of keys, one of which, 'TracKey,' activates a secondary PCM race tune that alters nearly 200 engine management parameters for the 5.0-liter V8. "From an engine management standpoint, we've done just about everything possible to give TracKey users a full race car experience," says Jeff Seaman, Mustang powertrain engineer. "It's not for use on the street – for example, the deceleration is set up to preserve the brakes, and the throttle response is very aggressive. A skilled driver on a closed course will really appreciate the benefits." The TracKey also features a two-stage launch control feature similar to the one on the Cobra Jet Mustang that can be controlled via buttons on the steering wheel.

Not wanting all of that new technology to go to waste, Ford has also announced that it will be offering customers a complimentary track day to test out their new ride. Offered through Team Mustang and Ford Racing, Boss 302 owners will be treated to driving instruction and track time at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT. Owners will need to book their own travel arrangements, but once there, everything is free of charge.

With the way things are shaping up for the Boss, we're already pondering second mortgages and/or raiding our children's college funds for one of the coolest pony cars ever. If you're good at resisting such temptations, hit the jump and read all of the details in the press releases from Ford.

That's awesome!

[miataspeedracer]

Predicted fine print:

"Any activation by owner of the 'TracKey" technology will void your factory warranty."

[altiain]

I doubt it. Ford isn't Nissan or Mitsubishi.

Back in the SVT Cobra days, Ford used to host SVT track days, and honored warranty on any components that failed at those events. I think Ford's current marketing group is smart enough to realize that offering a "track only" key and then voiding the warranty if owners use said key is inviting a shit ton of negative press.

[black roadster]

To bad it's a Mustang.

[trickyrix]

To bad it's a Mustang.

Really?

[POS Racing]

I like it and knowing Black/Blue Roadster doesn't like it makes me like it even more!

[trickyrix]

Black/Blue Roadster

How 'bout we just start calling him Bruised Roadster?

[miataspeedracer]

I'd like to hope for the best. Ford's been doing some good things lately. If nothing else, by offering this they are at least showing that they have confidence the drivetrain will stand up to a decent level of abuse.

[onething]

Based on MOST of the folks I see driving Mustang GTs on the street, I'm scared.

[black roadster]

How 'bout we just start calling him Bruised Roadster?

How's about I bruise youse ya knucklehead.

Ricky ---> <--- Me

[jeff_man]

why do they give you 2 keys... your just going to throw away the non track key

[altiain]

I'm guessing the throttle calibration on the Trackey is pretty aggressive. Aggressive enough to get annoying when you're just headed to the store for a gallon of milk.

[trickyrix]

I'm guessing the throttle calibration on the Trackey is pretty aggressive.

Prolly turns the gas pedal into an ON/OFF switch.

[MoonieGT]

I have a 2007 GT and I think it's a terrible car. The driving experience is so enfuriating. Easily the worst car I've owned (though it is still rattle free after 3.5 years of ownership). Having said that, the new 5.0 is interesting at least on paper. The 302 is VERY interesting. My wife says I'm not allowed to get another Mustang because of the b*&%ing I've done about my '07. My next car will have four doors anyway...

[Radio-Active]

4 door, what's the matter???

[MoonieGT]

My son just turned 1 and kiddo number two will be here in July :). So my OTM needs 4 doors. I'm thinking 06-07 WRX wagon...

[ken o]

My son just turned 1 and kiddo number two will be here in July :). So my OTM needs 4 doors. I'm thinking 06-07 WRX wagon...

Lease a 3 series.

[MoonieGT]

I'd rather have the 06-07 wagon. My backups are 2011 wrx 5 door or Ralliart Sportback. I've got the wagon bug.

[sxk122]

I can't wait for the Focus RS to hurry up and get here in 2012. I'm not a big mustang fan, but I have always loved the cosworth escorts and the RS Focus.

Lets hope ford does us right....

[MoonieGT]

I think the focus styling is great, but I don't know about FWD...