5.0 Tech Specs
2012 Boss 302Engine and Drivetrain
Block Coyote aluminum
Crankshaft Forged steel
Rods Forged steel
Pistons Forged aluminum
Camshafts DOHC w/Ti-VCT operating range of 50 degrees for intake and exhaust
Cylinder heads DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake, variable camshaft timing
Intake manifold Composite shell-welded with runner pack
Fuel System Sequential mechanical returnless
Exhaust Stainless steel tubular headers, quad exhaust tips
Transmission Getrag MT82 six-speed manual
Rearend 8.8-inch axle w/ Torsen T2R limited-slip, and 3.73 gears
Electronics
Engine management Copperhead (Trackey optional)
Ignition High-energy coil-on-plug
Gauges Stock
Suspension and Chassis
Front suspension
A-arms Reverse-L lower
Struts MacPherson, adjustable damping
Brakes 355mm (14-in) x 32mm vented discs, and four-piston Brembo 40/44mm fixed aluminum calipers
Wheels 19x9-in wide-spoke painted aluminum wheels
Tires Pirelli PZero 305/645-18 racing slicks
Rear suspension
Shocks Adjustable
Brakes 300mm (11.8-in) x 19mm vented discs, single-piston 43mm floating iron calipers, and Performance Friction Compound pads
Wheels 19x9.5-in wide-spoke painted aluminum wheels
Tires Pirelli PZero 305/645-18 racing slicks
Paul has his plenty of his...
Paul has his plenty of his own ideas and demon tweaks scattered throughout his racer. Remote reservoir JRZ shocks are one such favorite. Interestingly, Paul's car has no rear swaybar as he relies on spring and shock tuning to handle to keep the rearend under control.
Hmmm, even Paul runs the robust...
Hmmm, even Paul runs the robust Maximum Motorsport caster/camber plates. The scratched and chipped paint attest to the constant chassis changes required when tuning a road racer to various tracks and conditions.
Euphemistically labeled "rewards...
Euphemistically labeled "rewards weight," this stack of barbell iron is what happens in World Challenge when you keep winning races. At season's end Paul's racer needed to scale 3,432 pounds empty per the rules, or 3,638 pounds as it came off the track with Paul in it with a 20 -pound safety margin. At least the penalty weight goes low in the chassis.
With no need for sound system...
With no need for sound system or HVAC controls, the center console in the 302S mounts the racer's few electrical necessities. The precise Tiger Racing built all-metal shift mechanism attaches to a Tremec T6060 gearbox from the Shelby GT500, the one major powertrain change in the 302S.
Like many racers, Paul uses...
Like many racers, Paul uses the AiM Sports MXL datalogger/dashboard for all his primary instrumentation needs. It worked fine mounted on the steering column, but we might be tempted to attach it atop the dash like a poor man's heads up display. But then, we're giraffe tall and can see over it.
There's nothing trick inside...
There's nothing trick inside a Boss 302S driver door, other than to note deleting weight sometimes costs nothing. The red ring and cable arrangement is the interior door latch mechanism.
5.0 Tech Specs
2012 Boss 302SEngine and Drivetrain
Block Coyote aluminum
Crankshaft Forged steel
Rods Forged steel
Pistons Forged aluminum
Camshafts DOHC w/Ti-VCT operating range of 50 degrees for intake and exhaust
Cylinder heads DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake, variable camshaft timing
Intake manifold Composite shell-welded with runner pack
Fuel system Sequential mechanical returnless
Exhaust Stock Tri Y manifolds w/ Bassani 3-in X-shape crossover
Transmission Tremec 6060 six-speed manual w/ custom aluminum/carbon clutch and flywheel
Rearend 8.8-inch axle w/ Torsen T2R limited-slip, and 3.73 gears
Electronics
Engine management Sealed Ford Racing ECU
Ignition High-energy coil-on-plug
Gauges AIM MXL Strada High Performance Digital Dash
Suspension and Chassis
Front suspension
A-arms Reverse-L lower
Struts MacPherson, adjustable damping
Brakes 355mm (14-in) x 32mm vented discs, and four-piston Brembo 40/44mm fixed aluminum calipers
Wheels 19x9-in wide-spoke painted aluminum wheels
Tires 255/40R-19 Pirelli PZero max performance
Rear suspension
Shocks Adjustable
Brakes Four-piston Baer Brakes w/ floating Brembo rotors
Wheels 18x10-in BBS
Tires Pirelli PZero 305/645-18 racing slicks
Rear suspension
Shocks JRZ dampers w/ ERP valving
Control ArmsStock
Brakes Four-piston Baer Brakes w/ floating Brembo rotors
Wheels 18x10-in BBS
Tires Pirelli PZero 305/645-18 racing slicks