Ford's performance arm is fighting back with a massaged and more powerful V8

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Even when the BA XR8 first came out, it was still slower in a straight line when compared to the comparitive holden stuff, whether that was a VYSS or VY Clubbie. The Boss engines just take too long to get out of bed, which is worsened by the extra weight they have had to lug around.

Dont get me wrong, I love my XR8. It sounds the business, goes really well up high, feels solid and well engineered (when compared to an equivelent at the time SS), but I know that if i pick a fight at the lights its going to be a bit tough.

I think that the 302kw upgrade can only be a good thing, but whether there will be much of a noticable difference on the road or against the clock will be another thing.

A 12kw gain in a Lotus Elise is a big step, a 12kw gain in a 1850kg GT is not going to set the world on fire. As has been said, unfortunatley this has to be a marketing ploy to steal a few extra sales until orion arives. Lets hope that it doesnt let down the BOSS 302 name. That would be a real shame.