Can’t make it to tonight’s special event? We’ve got the next best thing for you! Tune-in at 8:15pm PST tonight and watch it on your favorite screen no matter where you are in the world.
Head on over to Saleen.com where we’re hosting a Livestream of the unveil and presentation by Steve Saleen.
The Most Advanced Mustang in Design, Power, and Performance from Saleen
Saleen Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN) Los Angeles, CA – (March 20, 2015)
Earlier this year, Saleen Automotive released their 2015 White and Yellow Label 302 Mustangs to much fanfare. To round out their fleet, Saleen pulled out all the stops and developed one of the best Mustangs to date. This car is set to change the way pony cars are looked at from here on out. At a one-of-a-kind event in Downtown LA, Saleen raised the curtain on the latest pony car out of their Corona, CA headquarters.
“Since I started building cars in 1984 my goal has always been to go above and beyond where anybody has been before”, said Steve Saleen. “This will by far be the most refined and advanced Mustang we have built to date.”
With over 30 years of experience in both racing and manufacturing vehicles, it was only a matter of time before Saleen built a Mustang as comprehensive and technologically advanced as the 2015 302 Black Label.
Power
Saleen combined the reliability and potency of the 5.0L Coyote motor with a twin-screw supercharger. The pair produces the most power from a production Mustang yet at 730 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque on 91 octane gas.
“From the beginning of this project, we have always known that we wanted to create the most powerful production Mustang we have ever built”, said Sven Etzelsberger, V.P. of Engineering. “I can happily say that we have accomplished this goal with great success.”
Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tires
The 2015 Saleen 302 Black Label not only outperforms every competitor in engine performance, but also outshines even previous generation Saleen Mustangs in handling. This is because the chassis consists of an independent suspension on all four corners. Outfitted with Saleen S4 springs, shocks, swaybars, and bushings, this setup offers complete performance and handling for both on and off the track.
A massive set of 15-inch dimpled rotors and multi-piston brakes bring the car back down from hyperspeed. “A brake setup of this caliber is perfectly fit on an ultra-high performance vehicle like the Black Label 302”, added Etzelsberger.
Keeping the Black Label planted to the road are 275/35R20 tires in the front and 275/40R20 tires in the rear. These are wrapped around a set of Saleen 20 inch 5-spoke alloy wheels that are available in multiple finishes.
Design
By far the most advanced design out of Saleen, the Black Label 302 combines the legacy that Saleen is known for with unconventional design elements and materials for a truly unique vehicle inside and out, top to bottom. This all-new Saleen vehicle started with finely tuned aerodynamic body components. As always, Saleen has spent considerable time optimizing lift over drag (L/D) and this vehicle is no exception. Lengthened an inch and a half in the front and almost two inches in the rear helps to increase the airfoil, thereby increasing downforce over the entire vehicle. A trademark Saleen rear wing balances the downforce created by the front air splitter. Carbon fiber body components help to lighten the overall weight of the vehicle.
The interior is a mix of luxury and styling with black leather and suede seats accented in contrasting chevrons. A high contrast gauge cluster provides key vitals to the driver at a glance. Harking back to Saleen’s racing heritage is a leather wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio and the center stack display between the gauges. Unique badging finishes off the interior that includes a dash plaque signifying year of manufacture and serial number of each vehicle.
A full set of Saleen 302 badging and graphics will also be included to complement any one of the standard or custom Saleen paint schemes available on all Saleen vehicles. To match the beauty and refinement of such a remarkable car, Saleen has developed a new paint coating with BASF to launch with this vehicle. California Sunset is a cross between a golden yellow and the hues of a setting sun to create a truly unique color that changes with the light. As with the rest of the Saleen lineup, the 2015 S302 Black Label will receive a Saleen serialization and unique Saleen VIN. Each car is also hand signed by Steve Saleen, ensuring it has gone through the rigorous post-production quality control process.
“This car pushes the boundaries of proportion, both functionally and aesthetically, while transforming the signature American pony car look into a new class of American Exotic”, explained Sean Smith, Design Director.
The 2015 Saleen 302 Black Label will have a starting price of $73,214 and is available for order on saleen.com or by calling Saleen’s Vehicle Sales Division at (800) 888-8945.
2015 Saleen 302 – Features & Specifications
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About Saleen Automotive, Inc. . Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.
Price: BID
VIN: 1FABP41EXJF257905
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1988
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Hatchback
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 5.0L 302Cu
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 5 Speed
Exterior Color: Black with Silver Stripes
Interior Color: Gray
Mileage: 26,295
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 261806470533
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Original, unrestored documented 1988 Saleen Mustang #561. Signed by Steve Saleen and Saleen letter of authenticity available. 5.0 5-speed with only 26,295 miles and original paint. Never seen rain or snow and always garage kept. I am the second owner and owned it for 17 years.The car needs nothing runs and drives like a new car.I lowered the price and took the reserve off .Starting price is $16,000.00 anyone that bids that or over gets the car. Buyer fully responsible for pick-up/shipping. Car sold as is and is located in Winsted, Connecticut.
Price: $24,900.00
VIN: 1FABP41E7HF167993
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1987
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Hatchback
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 5 Speed
Exterior Color: Black with Silver Stripes
Interior Color: Gray
Mileage: 32,710
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 171710501580
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1987 Ford Mustang Saleen #45
32k Miles
1 of 2 Black Sunroof Cars in 1987
Steve Saleen Signed Dash
This is a very fine survivor Saleen. Two owners up until March 2015, the second owner lovingly cared for her since 2002 and 5k miles. Clean Carfax documenting the mileage and history available upon request.
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This car has not been in the public eye for many years and is ready for your car shows and Saleen/Mustang meets.
This car is 100% stock down to the 1987 stamped plug wires, stock mufflers, Stock 3.08 gear, and air filter (recently replaced with a new motorcraft). Original paint and body panels are in excellent condition. All panel VIN stickers are visible and verifiable. The undercarriage is very clean and presents as a 32k mile car should. The car is a great driver, starts right up and runs very well with no known issues. A/C was serviced a few years ago as were the shocks (service records). A wonderful Fox Saleen, in the right color, the right options and in amazing condition. Ready for a new owner/curator/steward to take custody of this important piece of Ford Mustang Saleen history.
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Loads of documentation and extras including:
Original Ford Window sticker
All original Ford books, owners manual, warranty cards, etc…
Original Escort/Passport radar detector from Saleen (never out of its case)
Original Ford Sunroof Cover
Original correspondence from Winner Ford to 1st owner
Original paperwork from second owner’s purchase
Numerous Saleen brochures, newsletters and docs.
Extra set of gray stripes
“History and Development of the Saleen Mustang” book (signed by the author and Steve Saleen)
1987 Saleen Production Numbers
– 105 Black (88 Hatchbacks 2 with sunroofs)
– 83 White
– 24 Gray
– 61 Red
– 5 Other
Total of 278 built in 1987
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Send any and all questions and offers. Yes the price may be a bit cheeky SO DON’T LET IT SCARE YOU OFF, I am realistic and understand that this car will go to the right person, that is looking for the right Saleen, and the price will be what that person is willing to spend. So let me know if you are interested and we can talk it out.
BaT Essentials
Lot #191
Location: Portland, Oregon
VIN: 1FABP41E1KF237060
1,083 miles
Never registered
Fully documented
Excellent condition throughout
100% original
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
1989 Ford Mustang Saleen SSC
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Front
This 1989 Saleen SSC Mustang is chassis #031 of the 161 SSCs built and has just under 1,100 original miles with comprehensive paperwork from new. Sold with a large binder full of documentation including original sales order, correspondence between buyer, dealer and Saleen, photos of the build process and much more, it’s essentially a brand-new car and remains in excellent, untouched condition throughout. Still registered on its original Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or MSO certificate, the car is one of our favorites of any Saleen ever built.
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Rear
Many professionally taken photos show the car in great detail throughout. Built as an unofficial tribute car for the Mustang’s 25th anniversary, SSC stood for Saleen Super Car and modifications were more than skin deep, though a good-looking, Saleen-designed bodykit and Dynamic Performance wheels were standard fit. The seller has verified that all paint is all original using a paint gauge.
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Interior
Inside, FloFit leather seats and matching door panels wear yellow and light gray trim that complements the exterior stripe scheme. A Momo Montecarlo replaces the bulky Ford OEM airbag steering wheel but retains its cruise control switches, a three-way, center console-installed switch operates electronically adjustable Monroe Formula GA shocks, and Steve Saleen’s signature is scrawled in Sharpie right above the glove box. Also notable is the rear-seat delete option and roll bar. Gauges were specific to the Saleen as well, and somehow were offered with a 200MPH speedo instead of the goofy DOT mandated 85 mph unit in the standard Mustangs that year. The Pioneer stereo and equalizer were fitted by Saleen to all SSCs.
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Engine
Underhood, Saleen mods include a larger throttle body and revised intake plenum feeding large port Saleen heads. Other changes included an uprated cooling system, roller rockers, and stainless steel tubular headers, the result of which was 292, 50 state smog legal HP—an increase of 67 over stock. Torque was also increased from by 25 lb. ft. to 325.
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Underneath
An Auburn limited slip differential with 3.55 gears was also added, and the above-mentioned Monroe shocks are joined by Racecraft coil springs. Note that the stock exhaust system is retained and complete including the cats, something very rare on even survivor mustangs these days. Four wheel grooved discs are clamped by SVO calipers, which was a big upgrade over the rear drums on the standard Mustangs, and additional chassis stiffening comes via a four-point brace visible above in the engine bay shot. Note the multiple factory-applied panel VIN stickers shown in the gallery, as well as several more lift shots.
1989 Saleen SSC Mustang Documents
Documentation is extensive and neatly organized, this photo showing only two of dozens of pages of work orders, sales receipts, factory brochures, build process photos and more. The car runs and drives nicely despite minimal use over the years. Oil changes have been performed throughout the years and the car has had one oil filter change – the original oil filter is included. Rear hatch struts have been replaced (originals included), and everything else on the car is original including the tires.
1993 Ford Mustang Saleen Convertible
302/400 HP, 5-Speed
93-0062 Supercharged Spyder
Engine: 302/400 HP Trans: 5-Speed Color: Black Interior: Black
HIGHLIGHTS
– Supercharged engine
– Saleen wheels
– 3.55 gears
– Spider package
– In Saleen Registry
– 1 of 1 as equipped in these exact colors and options
– 1 of 30 convertibles
A good customer of ours loved Saleens, even was a previous owner. He always liked black cars, and while on his search to buy another one, he saw this Red Saleen in Puerto Rico. Ironically the more he looked at it, the more he was forced to like a “red” Saleen. Then after doing some Google searches looking at what others had done to their “red” Saleen’s he came across one that he knew what he wanted his to look like… so he bought the car!
Now everyone knows we stress not buying a car sight-unseen, he did just that. After receiving the car, it just didn’t seem to run quite right. So after a quick diagnostic we knew the cams just weren’t right. Knowing the aggressive cams and headers wouldn’t pass CA emissions, we knew we had to swap them and put some Carb legal parts on. After pulling the valve covers, we quickly noticed the cam phasers were on backwards… lovely. After fixing that and doing some housekeeping, this car was running AMAZING! Now it was time to play!
The former Speedlab Director Carlos Duran had some leverage while working at Saleen to do things that pumped the sales in the Aftermarket Parts Division known affectionately as “Speedlab”. Carlos and Ned along with others got to toy with prototype parts and even the development of some parts that ended up being exclusives and other went into production. Being an Executive at Saleen had its privileges… Carlos got to design his own Company Car! Not a bad perk, right?!?!
Once Paul had seen Carlos’s “Speedlab Saleen”, he knew he wanted one just at cool! We reached out to Carlos and Ned and reminisced over the good days and then off to pick their brains on exactly what was done to this beast. After some serious research and some trial and error we ended up pretty dang close to what was built 7 years ago so we think. Paul couldn’t imagine his car looking so Authentic, but that was easy when you have the original source on speed dial and a shop dedicated to Saleen livery!
The 1993 model year marked the final FOX variation of stellar Mustangs from Steve Saleen. Newly formed Saleen Performance reinvested and returned to providence with increased production, aggressive sales and racing these attainable hyper-cars.
93-0050 Supercharged with period correct Saleen intake manifold
Saleen Performance produced a total of 101 serialized Mustangs during 1993. Serial number 93-0050 is one of 55 standard hatchbacks (non-SC, non-SA-10) of which 17 featured the optional Saleen supercharger content group. 1993 was the sophomore year for this power improvement package based around a centrifugal supercharger by Vortech Engineering. Additional features include: Improved fuel delivery, air filtration, exhaust headers and Saleen designed tailpipe extensions.
93-0050 is one of seven black exterior / black exterior, 5-speed manual, supercharged hatchbacks produced for the year. One of four with optional 3.55:1 gearing and one of two with Saleen leather Recaro interior.
Recently discovered resting in a Texas warehouse, dormant since 2003, 93-0050 represents a modern classic “barn find.”
