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Notes
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 S197 is a powerful pony car belonging to the fifth generation of Mustangs, produced from 2012 to 2013 at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant near Detroit, Michigan. The Boss includes the 5.0 L "Roadrunner" DOHC V8 engine from stock, with a horsepower of 444 PS. It weighs around 3600 pounds (1647 kg) and goes from 0-60 mph in just 4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 162 mph (259 km/h). The powertrain is of the rear-wheel-drive type, with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its long hood paired with a rectangular grille opening is one of the defining features of the S197 Mustang.
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 S197 uses a Macpherson strut front suspension with a few alterations, such as the springs mounted over the front struts rather than separately. The factory configuration hits the road with Pirelli P-Zero 255/40 R19 tires on the front and 285/35 R19 on the rear. Depending on its overall condition and originality, you can find a Ford Mustang Boss 302 S197 between $8000 and $14000 in today's market, definitely a great deal for any Mustang fan.
Rank
horsepower
444
WEIGHT KG
1,647
Power to Weight
0.27
CURRENT VALUE
$45,000
Tire
OEM Specs
engine Description
5.0 L "Roadrunner" DOHC V8
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
259
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$49,990
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
515 N.M
Model Years
2012-2013
Compare to
Popular Ford Mustang Boss 302 S197 Mods by Level
From 32 documented buildsTrendsBoss 302 owners typically start with Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires, KW V3 suspension, and Magnaflow catbacks. As builds escalate, they move to Michelin Pilot Sport GT-S9M or Hoosier S80 tires, CorteX SLA suspension, and AJ Hartman aero, often paired with L&M cams and Tiger Racing carbon fiber doors for race-level performance.
Medium
OEM Pace+1.3% 20 builds
Tires
Bridgestone Potenza RE-112· Continental ExtremeContact Sport 021· Nitto NT051· Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position1· Pirelli P Zero Slick1
Suspension
KW V33· Whiteline Sway Bars3· BMR LCA2· Koni Sport2· Steeda Dual Rate Magneride Springs2
Brakes
ATE Typ 2001· PFC Z-Rated1· Ford GT500 Rotors1· StopTech Big Brake Kit1· Powerstop Trackday Pads1
Intake/Exhaust
Magnaflow Catback1· Heartthrob Muffler Delete Axle Back1· Kooks Headers1· Kooks LTH1· CJ Intake1
Power/Tune
Ford Racing TracKey2· Lund 93 Tune1· Twin 65 TB1
Aero
WC Splitter1· Steeda Wing1
Drivetrain
MGW Shifter2· Aluminum Driveshaft1· McLeod RXT Clutch1· McLeod Twin Disc1· McLeod RST1
Wheels
SVE Drifts1· Forgestar 18x101· Apex EC-71
Other
Watson Racing Half Cage1· Mutegi Open Ended Lug Nuts1
Race
OEM Pace+7.6% 4 builds
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport GT-S9M2· Hoosier S801
Suspension
CorteX SLA Suspension1· Cortex Watts Link1· CorteX Lower Control Arms1· CorteX Anti-Roll Bars1· CorteX JRi Double Adjustable Dampers1
Intake/Exhaust
CJ Intake1· VMP Twin 67mm Throttle Body1· Kooks Long Tube Headers1· Flowmaster American Thunder1
Power/Tune
L&M Intake Only Cams1· Ford Performance TracKey1
Aero
AJ Hartman Aero Canards1· Tiger Racing Aero Hood1· AJ Hartman 2013 Hood Vents1· APR GT-250 Wing1· AJ Hartman Wing End Plates1
Drivetrain
Blowfish Racing Shifter Support Bracket1
Weight
Tiger Racing Carbon Fiber Doors1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45.7 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5 CCW) | Race | 30 May, 2021 | 25 Feb, 2026 | -14.9s | +14.14% | |||
| 1:24.9 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Medium | 06 Jun, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -9.28s | +10.99% | |||
| 2:05.5 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (Mondo CCW) | Race | 29 Nov, 2016 | 14 Feb, 2026 | -12.87s | +10.29% | |||
| 1:50.0 New | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) | Medium | 15 May, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | -6.59s | +6.12% | |||
| 2:44.1 | Pocono Raceway (North South-Mega Course 5) | Stock | 21 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | -6.59s | +4.18% | |||
| 1:15.5 | Atlantic Motorsport Park | Medium | 30 May, 2019 | 09 Dec, 2022 | -2.81s | +3.82% | |||
| 1:31.0 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) | Medium | 27 Apr, 2019 | 11 Feb, 2026 | -3.21s | +3.54% | |||
| 1:35.3 | Podium Club (CW) | Race | 10 Oct, 2022 | 03 Sep, 2024 | -3.48s | +3.45% | |||
| 1:10.3 | Autodromo Interlomas | Medium | 09 Feb, 2017 | 18 Oct, 2021 | -2.21s | +3.16% | |||
| 1:58.4 | Buttonwillow Raceway (1CCW) | Race | 07 Apr, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -3.63s | +2.92% | |||
| 1:32.8 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 16 Dec, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -2.62s | +2.90% | |||
| 1:42.9 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 6 CW) | Race | 29 May, 2019 | 07 Jul, 2022 | -2.6s | +2.54% | |||
| 1:36.4 | Podium Club (CCW) | Race | 30 Nov, 2024 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -2.52s | +2.52% | |||
| 1:41.4 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway (CW) | Medium | 21 Aug, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -2.5s | +2.48% | |||
| 54.9 | Autodromo San Antonio | Medium | 29 Dec, 2014 | 03 Nov, 2021 | -1.35s | +2.46% | |||
| 1:52.3 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 06 Apr, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -2.66s | +2.29% | |||
| 1:55.5 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Race | 08 Oct, 2017 | 27 Jun, 2021 | -2.64s | +2.20% | |||
| 3:21.8 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Andretti - Option C 4 Mile CW) | Medium | 01 May, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -4.21s | +2.17% | |||
| 1:44.9 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (CCW) | Race | 23 Apr, 2017 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -2.1s | +1.94% | |||
| 1:05.1 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (West CW) | Light | 01 Feb, 2012 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.12s | +1.74% | |||
| 1:48.4 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Race | 16 May, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -1.91s | +1.72% | |||
| 1:49.3 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) | Race | 24 Apr, 2021 | 24 Feb, 2026 | -1.89s | +1.69% | |||
| 1:22.2 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 31 Aug, 2016 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -1.43s | +1.69% | |||
| 1:34.5 | Motorsport Park Hastings | Medium | 20 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | -1.51s | +1.61% | |||
| 1:25.9 | Grattan Raceway | Light | 17 Jul, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -1.35s | +1.56% | |||
| 1:41.9 | Lewistown Raceway | Medium | 01 Jun, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -1.53s | +1.54% | |||
| 1:54.7 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Race | 15 Feb, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -1.78s | +1.52% | |||
| 1:42.0 | GingerMan Raceway (10A) | Medium | 25 May, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -1.53s | +1.51% | |||
| 2:06.2 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 10 Nov, 2024 | 13 Nov, 2024 | -1.77s | +1.41% | |||
| 2:02.2 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Race | 01 Sep, 2016 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -1.5s | +1.21% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Medium | 26 Jul, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -1.13s | +1.20% | |||
| 2:20.0 | Sebring (CW) | Race | 16 Dec, 2023 | 06 Jul, 2024 | -1.47s | +1.02% | |||
| 2:06.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 13 Nov, 2016 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -1.22s | +0.97% | |||
| 1:03.7 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) | Light | 01 Mar, 2012 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.59s | +0.93% | |||
| 2:03.3 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Race | 01 Jul, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -0.95s | +0.75% | |||
| 1:15.3 | Putnam Park Road Course | Race | 16 Sep, 2017 | 26 Jun, 2021 | -0.54s | +0.70% | |||
| 1:38.4 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Light | 14 Sep, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | -0.53s | +0.55% | |||
| 1:33.7 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Race | 31 Oct, 2020 | 03 Jul, 2021 | -0.49s | +0.54% | |||
| 2:02.6 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 17 Mar, 2013 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -0.27s | +0.23% | |||
| 2:08.5 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 18 Jun, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | +0.02s | -0.02% | |||
| 1:24.2 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | Light | 21 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.03s | -0.04% | |||
| 2:05.8 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Light | 19 Feb, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.06s | -0.05% | |||
| 2:05.4 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2007–2018) | Stock | 06 Apr, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.12s | -0.10% | |||
| 2:32.9 | Road America (Current) | Medium | 10 Jul, 2025 | 12 Jul, 2025 | +0.53s | -0.35% | |||
| 1:39.0 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 07 Dec, 2019 | 01 Jul, 2021 | +0.44s | -0.45% | |||
| 1:37.3 | Road Atlanta | Race | 26 Nov, 2017 | 27 Jun, 2021 | +0.49s | -0.50% | |||
| 1:52.0 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Race | 25 Aug, 2016 | 26 Jun, 2021 | +0.63s | -0.57% | |||
| 2:57.9 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Fittipaldi D 3.6 Mile) | Medium | 03 May, 2015 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +0.99s | -0.58% | |||
| 2:27.5 | Sebring (CW) | Medium | 03 Feb, 2001 | 20 Dec, 2025 | +0.88s | -0.60% | |||
| 2:27.7 | Sebring (CW) | Medium | 31 Jan, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +0.89s | -0.61% | |||
| 2:13.1 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 24 May, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +0.82s | -0.64% | |||
| 2:13.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 11 Feb, 2015 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.83s | -0.65% | |||
| 2:09.0 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 20 Feb, 2015 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.91s | -0.71% | |||
| 1:31.8 | Grattan Raceway | Medium | 09 May, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.66s | -0.75% | |||
| 1:59.4 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 10 Dec, 2020 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +0.91s | -0.76% | |||
| 2:07.9 | Daytona International Speedway | Medium | 07 Dec, 2013 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +1.15s | -0.90% | |||
| 1:26.8 New | Thunderhill (West) | Medium | 09 May, 2026 | 20 May, 2026 | +0.85s | -0.98% | |||
| 1:27.9 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | Light | 05 Jan, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.93s | -1.11% | |||
| 2:20.4 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Medium | 29 Mar, 2015 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +1.66s | -1.19% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 24 Jul, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +1.46s | -1.21% | |||
| 2:35.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Light | 20 Sep, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +1.92s | -1.28% | |||
| 1:55.2 | Sonoma Raceway (Full) | Light | 13 Sep, 2014 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.52s | -1.34% | |||
| 1:04.5 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Medium | 05 May, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.88s | -1.44% | |||
| 1:45.2 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Main Circuit with Chicane) | Medium | 20 May, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +1.53s | -1.45% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 04 Oct, 2024 | 18 Oct, 2024 | +1.46s | -1.47% | |||
| 2:15.6 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 24 May, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +1.97s | -1.52% | |||
| 2:29.4 | Road America (Pre 2023) | Medium | 19 Jun, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +2.38s | -1.59% | |||
| 1:38.0 | Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) | Light | 15 Jun, 2014 | 20 Aug, 2022 | +1.58s | -1.62% | |||
| 1:46.8 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 20 Nov, 2016 | 25 Jun, 2021 | +1.66s | -1.62% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Putnam Park Road Course | Medium | 25 Jun, 2018 | 28 Jun, 2021 | +1.31s | -1.66% | |||
| 2:12.4 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 24 Sep, 2017 | 27 Jun, 2021 | +2.27s | -1.72% | |||
| 2:10.2 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 20 Aug, 2017 | 27 Jun, 2021 | +2.29s | -1.76% | |||
| 2:17.5 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 01 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +2.43s | -1.84% | |||
| 1:50.6 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 6 CW) | Medium | 28 May, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +2.04s | -1.91% | |||
| 2:25.2 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (Mondo CCW) | Medium | 10 Dec, 2021 | 08 Nov, 2022 | +2.77s | -1.97% | |||
| 1:28.7 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | Light | 29 Mar, 2015 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +1.68s | -1.98% | |||
| 2:13.1 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 19 Jun, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +2.68s | -2.02% | |||
| 1:53.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 02 Jun, 2022 | 13 Oct, 2024 | +2.3s | -2.03% | |||
| 1:25.5 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | Medium | 20 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +1.76s | -2.08% | |||
| 2:25.8 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Medium | 11 Jul, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +3s | -2.12% | |||
| 1:43.2 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Medium | 10 Dec, 2021 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +2.19s | -2.13% | |||
| 2:13.4 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 22 Jun, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +2.91s | -2.19% | |||
| 2:28.6 | Sebring (CW) | Race | 04 Nov, 2018 | 29 Jun, 2021 | +3.43s | -2.30% | |||
| 2:05.3 | Oregon Raceway Park (CCW) | Medium | 10 Apr, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +2.77s | -2.31% | |||
| 2:06.1 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Medium | 28 Apr, 2017 | 25 Jun, 2021 | +2.85s | -2.36% | |||
| 1:55.4 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Light | 07 Sep, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +2.85s | -2.50% | |||
| 2:07.2 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Main CW) | Stock | 01 Sep, 2011 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.14s | -2.50% | |||
| 2:19.0 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 19 Jun, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +3.67s | -2.75% | |||
| 2:33.0 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Medium | 02 Dec, 2015 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +4.23s | -2.78% | |||
| 2:11.1 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Race | 19 Aug, 2021 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +3.92s | -2.98% | |||
| 2:34.7 | Road America (Pre 2023) | Light | 22 Aug, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | — | ||||
| 2:06.7 | Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | Medium | 09 Apr, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +4.09s | -3.37% | |||
| 2:06.8 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CW) | Medium | 24 Nov, 2015 | 02 Aug, 2021 | +4.7s | -3.82% | |||
| 2:13.7 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 23 May, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +5.23s | -3.93% | |||
| 2:09.0 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Light | 27 Feb, 2013 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +5.11s | -4.06% | |||
| 1:41.9 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 04 Oct, 2015 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +4.55s | -4.67% | |||
| 1:30.7 | Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | Medium | 17 Jul, 2016 | 24 Jun, 2021 | +4.2s | -4.81% | |||
| 2:19.2 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 22 Jul, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +7.22s | -5.26% | |||
| 2:36.3 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Medium | 19 Feb, 2015 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +8.31s | -5.31% | |||
| 2:35.7 | Road America (Pre 2023) | Medium | 23 Aug, 2015 | 23 Jun, 2021 | +8.46s | -5.43% |
Top Modified Mustang Boss 302 S197
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (w/R7) | ArizonaBOSS | Race | 444 | 40 Pilot Sport GT-S9M | 305/40/19 / 305/35/19 | -6.44s |
| 2012 (w/toyoRR) | Spencer Terry | Medium | 444 | 40 Proxes RR | 275/40/18 | -3.95s |
| 2012 (w/R7) | Matthew Thomson | Medium | 444 | 40 R7 | 255/40/19 / 285/35/19 | -3.5s |
| 2012 (w/R7) | Swiss Boss | Race | 444 | 40 R7 | 315/40/19 / 315/35/19 | -1.81s |
| 2012 (w/R7) | cloud9 | Medium | 444 | 40 R7 | 255/40/19 / 285/35/19 | -1.68s |
| 2012 (w/Contis) | Black Boss | Light | 444 | 1 Conti Slicks | 255/40/19 / 285/35/19 | -1.55s |
| 2012 (w/Cup 2) | Rams Eye The Track Guy | Medium | 444 | 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 | 305/30/19 | -1.55s |
| 2012 (W/DHSlicks) | steveespo | Medium | 444 | 1 S8M slicks | 315/30/18 | -0.04s |
| 2012 (SavetheManuals) | SavetheManuals | Race | 444 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 255/40/19 / 285/35/19 | +0.82s |
| 2012 (w/NT01) | Hermes | Medium | 444 | 100 NT01 | 275/40/19 / 305/35/19 | +1.06s |