That Ford recently revitalized the name for its latest line of 5.0L-based crate engines adds fuel to the fire, but know that the original Boss 302 was the most powerful factory 5.0L ever offered ...

In 1969, Ford gave its Mustang a high-revving, race-derived, 302-cubic-inch V-8, and the resulting Boss 302 became something of a legend.

But in terms of engines, which car had the advantage, ... The Z28 DZ302 was designed to drive a bit differently than Ford's Boss 302 in that it wasn't as quick off the line but excelled at top-end ...

While the 302 was a popular and well-known engine, Ford transitioned to the metric naming convention in the late 1970s and early 1980s, switching from 302 to 5.0.

A Boss to Like: Small-Block Engines Are Ideal for Versatile Drag, Roundy-Round, and Street Vehicles. From the January 1970 issue of HOT ROD: Boss 302 engines come in one Ford Mustang wrapper.

Ford Racing lists the Boss 302 V8 crate engine at $11,999.00, while the standard 5.0 will cost you just $6,999.00. Follow the jump for a full list of features, or let us know what vehicle you’d ...

Ford's Newest 302 Crate Engine - The Boss Is Back. ... Check out Ford's newest 302 crate engine in a 1988 Ford Mustang. Tested by Car Craft, the engine proves to be versatile and powerful.

Listen to the raw American muscle of the Ford Mustang Boss 302 with its roaring 5.0L V8 engine! Filmed on real roads, this beast delivers deep exhaust growls, sharp revs, and pure V8 power that ...

In an about-face from information given at the February launch of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford said on ... naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 will be sold as a crate engine through Ford ...

1069 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe Displacement: 302 in 3 Power: 290 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm PRICE AS TESTED $3958.43 ...

Interestingly enough, while the crew specifically mentions this is a Boss 302 V8, which is indeed available as a crate engine, judging by the cylinder head it looks like a Ford Racing Aluminator XS.