Ford specifically developed the 290-horsepower Boss 302 and mass-produced the Boss 302 Mustang to allow the engine's inclusion into SCCA Trans-Am racing.

The 1962 model year Ford Fairlane and Mercury Meteor were the first production cars to receive the cast-iron powerplant, marketed as the Fairlane V8, with 145 hp and 216 lb-ft (293 Nm) on deck.

This list of Mustang engines takes into account supercharged versions. The ranking focuses on maximum horsepower in order to classify engine strength.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is already equipped with a 444-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8; adjustable race-tuned suspension; and a host of impressive go-fast goodies from the factory.

From the January 1970 issue of HOT ROD: Boss 302 engines come in one Ford Mustang wrapper.

Ford really knows how to make engines survive. Who knows how long this new 5.0 will last? Back in 1968, the 302 made around 230 horsepower at a not-so-impressive 4800 RPM, while equipped with a ...

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. Read more about the engine in Car Craft Magazine.

Ford guys, even young ones just cutting their teenage teeth on the Ford mod motor, should at least be familiar with the term Boss 302. Some of us may be too you ...

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During the oil crisis, the Ford 302 found itself modified for fuel efficiency and dropped power to just under 130 horsepower. But the 302 proved itself as a durable and versatile engine, providing ...

For the 2024 model year, the pony car flaunts up to 500 horsepower in Dark Horse format. But soon enough, Saleen will launch the all-new 302 Black Label with more than 800 horsepower on deck.

Ford's Coyote platform is a popular choice for big horsepower and here's how many ponies you can unleash from the Coyote family of V-8 engines ...