The Lost V10-Powered Mustang That Almost Was

🚀Ford's Skunk Works division has a history of creating remarkable projects, including the 427 Sock and the GT40.

💪The early 2000s saw the unveiling of the 390 horsepower Supercharged Terminator Cobra, which became an iconic Mustang.

🔧The Boss 351 prototype featured an all-aluminum 351 cubic inch V10 engine, which was a departure from the modular V8s commonly used by Ford at the time.

🏎️The Boss 351 showcased impressive performance, with 426 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

🔒Despite its potential, the Boss 351 project was abandoned due to budget constraints and technical limitations.

What made the Boss 351 unique?

—The Boss 351 featured a custom-built 351 cubic inch V10 engine, which was a departure from the modular V8s commonly used by Ford at the time.

How much power did the Boss 351 prototype have?

—The Boss 351 prototype produced 426 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 400 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 RPM.

Why was the Boss 351 project abandoned?

—The project was abandoned due to budget constraints and technical limitations, including the need for a custom electronic control unit and further development.

How does the performance of the Boss 351 compare to other Mustangs of the time?

—The Boss 351 outperformed the Cobra R and even the Supercharged Terminator Cobras in terms of straight-line acceleration, thanks to its high-revving V10 engine.

What could have been if the Boss 351 had continued development?

—If the Boss 351 had continued development, it could have paved the way for a new lineage of high-performance Mustangs with a V10 engine.

00:00Ford Skunk Works has a history of creating remarkable projects, including the 427 Sock and the GT40.

00:23The early 2000s saw the unveiling of the 390 horsepower Supercharged Terminator Cobra, which became an iconic Mustang.

02:02The Boss 351 prototype featured an all-aluminum 351 cubic inch V10 engine, which was a departure from the modular V8s commonly used by Ford at the time.

05:36The Boss 351 prototype produced 426 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 400 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 RPM.

07:29The project was abandoned due to budget constraints and technical limitations, including the need for a custom electronic control unit and further development.