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The first time the Boss Mustang came around in 1969, Ford built just under 500. Another 500 were built in 1970. The 2012 Boss 302 Mustang is coming back, and even though it is coming back in greater numbers, the rarity and cost put it beyond many people’s price range. It’s a shame we can’t all enjoy a real Boss 302 Mustang.
The next best thing might be surprisingly affordable. Mustangs Daily found out that Traxxas, a well-known maker of off-road RC cars, is going to sell a 1/16th size replica model of the 2012 Boss 302 Mustang.
Now lest you think this is just some lame, low-speed Wal-Mart RC car, know this. Traxxas makes serious on and off-road miniature vehicles and they even make a replica of Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta. This Boss Mustang RC car can go 30 mph right out of the box, and if you opt for all of the upgrades it can go over 50 mph. That’s right, a 50 mph RC car. Half the fun is building and upgrade and customizing your RC car.
In fact, this RC car has a few advantages over its real world counterpart (besides the lower cost). It is 4-wheel drive and all electric, meaning it is emissions free, clean, and able to scale rocks and tracks a real Mustang would never think about. The electronics are even waterproof! How durable is that? And they cost just $200. These start going on sale in January, just in time to trade in some Christmas sweaters for this sweet Boss Mustang RC car.
Official Release
Traxxas Ford Mustang Boss 302 Features:
- Fully assembled and Ready-To-Race®
- Officially licensed Ford Mustang Boss 302 body
- Powerful Velineon 380 Brushless motor
- Waterproof Electronics
- Includes Traxxas Power Cell battery pack and charger
- Traxxas High-Current Connector
- Digital high-torque waterproof steering servo
- VXL-3m waterproof electronic speed control
- Easy-access battery compartments
- Full-time 4WD
- Ball-bearing transmission
- Sealed, silicone-filled differentials
- Adjustable Torque-Control™ slipper clutch
- Precision high-quality hex hardware throughout
- Efficient rubber-sealed ball bearings
- Fully adjustable, oil-filled GTR Shocks™
- TQ 2.4 GHz radio system with Traxxas
- Unsurpassed Traxxas support and parts availability
Also available with Titan 550 brushed motor, XL-2.5 ESC, and TQ AM radio system
#7304 – 1/16 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Ready-To-Race® with TQ 2.4GHz radio system and Velineon brushless power system
Suggested selling price $320
#7303 – 1/16 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Ready-To-Race® with TQ 2-channel AM radio system, XL-2.5 ESC and Titan® 550 12-Turn motor
Suggested selling price $199
Available January 2011
