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" On-Sale Date: Spring 2011 Price: $40,145 Competitors: Chevy Camaro SS, BMW M3, Dodge Challenger SRT8 Powertrain: 5.0-liter V8, 444 hp, 380 lb-ft; six-speed manual EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 17/26 What&amp;#039;s New: This new model considerably improves all aspects of the Mustang&amp;#039;s performance. Revised engine internals permit a lofty 7500-rpm redline (the standard 5.0 stops at 7000) and add 32 hp. Chassis upgrades include larger brakes, stiffer springs and antiroll bars; adjustable shocks (with suggested settings for different driving environments); and 19-inch wheels. Plus, there&amp;#039;s an optional package, called the Laguna Seca Edition, that&amp;#039;s meant for track use. The package swaps the rear seat for a chassis brace and adds stickier tires, stiffer rear suspension, and aerodynamic enhancements like a huge front splitter.  Tech Tidbits: Drivers can adjust the steering effort with three settings: comfort, normal and sport. Also, there&amp;#039;s an optional engine calibration that&amp;#039;s activated by a red key that quickens engine response and adds a programmable launch-control system. Driving Character: Some cars make even amateur drivers feel like heroes, and the Boss 302 is one of them. It&amp;#039;s hunkered down, a bit firm and alarmingly quick, yet it still inspires confidence. Typically, large and powerful muscle cars are not our first choice for a back-road romp, but the Boss bucks that trend. The steering accurately communicates road texture and available traction. The flexible engine&amp;#039;s wide rpm and powerband reduce the need to change gears, although rowing the gearbox is a tactile delight. On the track, where many sports cars feel overwhelmed, the Boss resists unsettling body motions and precisely follows the driver&amp;#039;s line. Plus, the brakes withstood hours of lapping without fading, and the optional Torsen limited-slip differential provided secure, corner-exit traction. The Laguna Seca version&amp;#039;s extra grip was readily apparent and helps the LS shave about a second off the Boss&amp;#039;s lap time, but it&amp;#039;s best left to hardcore track-day drivers.  &amp;amp;gt; Favorite Detail: Several details contribute to a car that defines the modern muscle-car experience. The side exhausts bellow a thunderous and racy tone, the engine&amp;#039;s torque seems limitless, and the gearbox shifts precisely.  Driver&amp;#039;s Grievance: The steering wheels adjust for tilt but not reach. And we&amp;#039;ve yet to see a color that visually expresses the car&amp;#039;s impressive capabilities.  The Bottom Line: For years, Ford has claimed the Mustang is a worthy competitor with the M3, and now there&amp;#039;s a model that matches or surpasses the Bavarian&amp;#039;s performance for a lot less dough. Plus, the Boss&amp;#039;s tactile details\u2014the engine&amp;#039;s thunderous power and sound, the cue-ball shifter, the suede steering wheel, the precise chassis and optional sport seats\u2014combine for a supremely charismatic and entertaining American sports car. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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