As part of the 2010 Mustang Week festivities, Saleen Performance Vehicles will debut two “Mustang Week” commemorative editions of the 2011 Saleen S302 vehicle during the annual Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and builds on the Saleen tradition of offering limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.
Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the S302 boasts a premium level of design execution, both exterior and interior, with performance to match.
In addition to the 2011 Saleen S302, the high performance vehicle manufacturer will have seven vehicles on display at California Dreaming on Thursday, July 22 and in the Saleen Performance Vehicles display at Mustang Week. On display as part of the Saleen fleet will be two 2010 Saleen 435S and two S281 vehicles.
Saleen Performance Vehicles will use Mustang Week as the official launch of the 2010/2011 Saleen Speedlab parts catalog. The high performance vehicle manufacturer has hundreds of parts available to purchase. Ranging from Saleen decals to the latest suspension kit, the Saleen Speedlab parts are available for 2005-2010 model year Mustangs.
Visitors to the Saleen Performance Vehicles display at Mustang Week have the opportunity to win two Saleen Speedlab certificates. There will be drawings on Friday and Saturday for gift certificates valued at $302 a piece to be used at http://speedlab.saleen.com.
2010 Saleen S281
The 2010 Saleen S281, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, displays a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance to match. It builds on the Saleen tradition of offering limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.
The S281’s 4.6-liter V8 engine is equipped with a Saleen Series VI.5 twin-screw supercharger and dual-stage intercooler. It produces 485 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a short-throw, five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.
2010 Saleen 435S
As its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S is based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. The 435S debuted as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event in 2009.
The heart of the car’s performance is its 4.6-liter, 3-valve SOHC V8 engine, complete with a Saleen Series VI twin-screw supercharger and two-stage intercooler. This engine produces a vigorous 435 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, and has a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio with limited-slip differential.
About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. Together with its sister companies, Control-Tec LLC, Power-Tec LLC and Arrow Racing, Saleen encompasses a broad range of capabilities and services in automotive design, development and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com
