Why is it called Boss 302?

Why is it called Boss 302? Ford could have put the 312 in an updated version of the previous Mustang models, but the design team decided to go one better and create a vehicle that would fit around the engine. Larry Shinoda is the designer behind the Boss 302. The master of automotive design is credited with giving the car its name.

Ford could have put the 312 in an updated version of the previous Mustang models, but the design team decided to go one better and create a vehicle that would fit around the engine. Larry Shinoda is the designer behind the Boss 302. The master of automotive design is credited with giving the car its name.