5th Gear Tests Ford Boss 302 At Le Mans

Host Vicki Henderson says the Boss 302 is "the best American muscle car I've driven to date".

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[CareerFireman]

@Immaculate416 Sorry, no swearing allowed on my channel!

But to answer your question, a "bonnet" is the English's way of saying "hood". :-)

[BlueAvenue22]

I totally get what she's saying. While the 302 post faster lap times than an E90 M3 it's still not a sports car. It's still a pig at over 3600 lbs and relies more on torque and it's incredible brakes than finesse. Hell the E90 M3 is a pig as well even though the europeans won't ever admit it, a far cry from the light weight race inspired M3s of the past. It's a pit how bloated modern cars are becoming.

[CareerFireman]

@BlueAvenue22 Yes, the new Stangs/Camaros are bigger and heavier.

But compared to earlier versions, some of the previous cars almost look like toys. I'm also happy that the new Pony cars don't take on the appearance of "econo box" Imports.

They give the appearance of being more like men's cars. ;-)

[BlueAvenue22]

@CareerFireman I get what you're saying. My brother is about to get an SRT8 challenger which is a BEAUTIFUL car! But I'm more interested in autocrossing and would prefer something alot lighter. No econoboxes for me, I like lightweight RWD coupes like the s2000, 370z, and corvettes.

[CareerFireman]

@BlueAvenue22 :-)

[FLAnthonyyy]

Lol the cold shoulda helped them. If its American I think they just add a few seconds on it.

[CareerFireman]

@FLAnthonyyy Not cold AND damp!

No traction?

[looxgood]

Lady, you haven't driven a Shelby 500gt yet...

[CareerFireman]

@FLAnthonyyy Cold, rainy English air?

LOL

[FLAnthonyyy]

Lol that's what I'm saying everyone says something different. Except this European video.