Photo: dannyberrydesigns/instagram
"Why would anybody wish to aero-modify one of the original Boss Mustangs?" one might ask. And, given the fact that these Golden Era gems were only built for the 1969 and the 1970 model years, that is a legit question. First of all, this is a rendering, so no pony was hurt in the making of the stunt. Secondly, we now live in an era when the desire for customization seems greater than ever, with social media obviously playing a big part in this.
Given the details mentioned above, it was only natural for digital artist Danny Berry to come up with a pixel effort portraying a downforce-addicted example of the 1970 Boss 302.
Keep in mind that we're talking about an artist who's work is connected to the real world muscle car realm, with his pixels set to become an actual Mopar build for this year's SEMA (we'll discuss this in a dedicated article set to be published over the weekend).
While there's been no roof chopping or body sectioning here, the classic 'Stang has been gifted with the sort of airflow manipulation pieces one would normally find on a modern muscle car. The list kicks off with the air dam, which has morphed into a full spoiler, the fat arches with the side skirt extensions connecting them, as well as the massive ducktail adorning the posterior of the vehicle.
We mustn’t overlook the custom, deep-dish wheels, while the same can be said about the "Panda" two-tone color scheme found on the car.
The motor seems to have been left untouched, which means we're dealing with a 302ci (5.0-liter) V8. And, in case you're wondering why such an old-time special wasn't gifted with a Big Block, the answer is simple.
The Boss 302 was brought to life for the SCCA's 1969 Trans-Am road racing series, which limited engine displacement to the said value. Then again, if you're looking for even more impressive muscle, you can always go for the Boss 429 incarnation of the Mustang, whose 7.0-liter V8 followed NASCAR regulations.
Keep in mind that we're talking about an artist who's work is connected to the real world muscle car realm, with his pixels set to become an actual Mopar build for this year's SEMA (we'll discuss this in a dedicated article set to be published over the weekend).
While there's been no roof chopping or body sectioning here, the classic 'Stang has been gifted with the sort of airflow manipulation pieces one would normally find on a modern muscle car. The list kicks off with the air dam, which has morphed into a full spoiler, the fat arches with the side skirt extensions connecting them, as well as the massive ducktail adorning the posterior of the vehicle.
We mustn’t overlook the custom, deep-dish wheels, while the same can be said about the "Panda" two-tone color scheme found on the car.
The motor seems to have been left untouched, which means we're dealing with a 302ci (5.0-liter) V8. And, in case you're wondering why such an old-time special wasn't gifted with a Big Block, the answer is simple.
The Boss 302 was brought to life for the SCCA's 1969 Trans-Am road racing series, which limited engine displacement to the said value. Then again, if you're looking for even more impressive muscle, you can always go for the Boss 429 incarnation of the Mustang, whose 7.0-liter V8 followed NASCAR regulations.
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