Ford ready to compete against the HEMI???
Or the BOSS 429 
04-16-2006, 10:06 AM
#15
After thinking about it again, I think the new engine should definitely have the name BOSS on it somewhere. The reason is of course is the same reason Chrysler is using the name "HEMI".......name recognition. I think the return of the cammer would be awesome (basically, a hemi-headed mod-motor) but the name recognition isn't there. So, if they WERE to introduce a new engine, the engine with the most recognition in Ford's old lineup was definitely the BOSS 429/BOSS 302 engines (with the BOSS 351 thrown in there somewhere, but not as well known).
I think from a marketing standpoint, to pit a new "BOSS" engine up against the new "HEMI" engine would make sense.........
Of course I'm not suggesting an actual re-creation of the BOSS 429, that wouldn't make a lot of sense, but maybe a cammer-esque mod motor branded as a BOSS (its not like the "HEMI" is a real hemispherically headed engine anyways) with the performance to match would probably be the best choice.
I think from a marketing standpoint, to pit a new "BOSS" engine up against the new "HEMI" engine would make sense.........
Of course I'm not suggesting an actual re-creation of the BOSS 429, that wouldn't make a lot of sense, but maybe a cammer-esque mod motor branded as a BOSS (its not like the "HEMI" is a real hemispherically headed engine anyways) with the performance to match would probably be the best choice.
04-16-2006, 01:26 PM
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New Hemi Charger
My Pop's just picked up a new Hemi Chgarger and its pretty sweet. His first choice was a new mustang but my mom wasn't impressed with it. She is old and wanted a 4 door haha. That and the new mustang ride wasn't as nice.
I'm looking forward to the new challenger coming out next year. It looks unreal.
I'm looking forward to the new challenger coming out next year. It looks unreal.
