Ford's new Key tune for the new BOSS 302

**TorchRedSVT** · 11-11-2010, 03:57 PM

this is pretty cool....just buy a key and unlock the cars true potential:

http://jalopnik.com/5687042/this-red...nto-a-race-car

At first glance, it looks like its more than just getting a tune through SCT or something

**Mustang5L5** · 11-11-2010, 09:15 PM

Cool idea. Ford kicks ass

**MY-S281** · 11-11-2010, 09:43 PM

Very cool!

**KARMAN** · 11-12-2010, 07:30 PM

This sounds like BS to get around the EPA.
Obviously a total track car tune will get less gas mileage.
This way they don't get a gas guzzler tax and you have to pay extra for something they could have given you with the car just as easily originally.
As the corporate fleet averages go up with time, I expect to see more of this on performance vehicles.
Next thing you know, the gas prices go up and they'll be selling a "green key" for better mileage.

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“From an engine management standpoint, we’ve done just about everything possible to give TracKey users a full race car experience,” explains Jeff Seaman, Mustang powertrain engineer. “It’s not for use on the street – for example, the deceleration is set up to preserve the brakes, and the throttle response is very aggressive. A skilled driver on a closed course will really appreciate the benefits.”
As part of the TracKey software package, Ford engineers also devised a two-stage launch control feature similar to that used on the Cobra Jet race car. Using a combination of steering wheel buttons, drivers can set the tach needle to a desired launch rpm. Floor the throttle and the engine will rev to the preset rpm until the clutch is released, helping aid acceleration and vehicle control from a standing start.
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'You take the black key and the story ends. You wake in your bed and you believe whatever you want to believe.'

'You take the red key and you stay in Wonderland and I show you how fast this thing goes.'