Signature & Special Editions

Signature & Special Edition Production

1989 Pioneer Electronics SSC
1989 Pioneer Electronics SSC
TOTAL:
Pioneer Electronics SSC 4
TOTAL: 4
Editor Note: Saleen Autosport produced four special SSC models for Pioneer Electronics to use as demonstrators. These editions did not feature SSC engine modifications and were assigned unique serialization.

89-0001P, 89-0002P, 89-0003P, 89-0004P.

Each vehicle served a Pioneer sales region within the continental US.

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1989-1990 Saleen / Eagle One Edition
1989 1990 TOTAL:
Saleen SE hatchback 2 2 4
Editor Note: Saleen Autosport produced four “Special Edition” Mustangs for use by Eagle One Car Care Products. All four featured black paint, special silver Eagle One exterior graphics and silver 16″ DP-5 wheels.

During 1990 Saleen announced an SE model for retail sale with expected production of 25 units. These SE Saleen’s were offered in Black, Cabernet Red and Deep Shadow Blue exterior colors. No retail sale SE models were produced.

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1996-1998 S281 Budget Rental Edition
Transmission 1996 1997 1998 TOTAL:
Rio Red Automatic 7 11 18
Manual 3 13 16
Laser Red Automatic 2 10 1 13
Manual 0 4 1 5
Crystal White Automatic 7 16 1 24
Manual 3 7 1 11
Black Automatic 2 4 1 7
Manual 3 6 1 10
Deep Violet Automatic 1 1
Manual 1 1
Moonlight Blue Automatic 9 9
Manual 2 2
Unknown Automatic 3 3
Manual 2 2
Pacific Green Automatic 0 0
Manual 2 2
Atlantic Blue Automatic 2 2
Manual 0 0
TOTAL: 30 88 10 128
Editor Note: Saleen Performance and the Western Region of Budget Car Rental teamed to offer specially equipped S281 convertibles at select locations. These convertibles featured 18″x9″ Speedline magnesium wheels, interior Sport Bars and were assigned unique serialization ending in “B”.

For rental duty the original Ford springs were repainted orange and reinstalled. After rental service, red Racecraft springs replaced the Budget springs during reconditioning. Interior serialization plates were not installed for rental duty in fear these would be stolen. Serial plates were shipped from Saleen, to be installed by first owners. A number of units featured damaged magnesium wheels that were replaced before resale.

All Budget rental S281s were based on the Ford Mustang GT convertible, featured Ford leather interiors and door guard protectors. Convertible top colors were offered in black or white. Interior color were either black or grey. It is believed that 96-0002B and 96-0008B are lone Speedsters. 96-0002B is the only rental with optional gears.

Folklore states: Budget and Saleen disagreed in how to resale and distribute these used S281s. Budget sought no involvement leaving Saleen to liquidate these models through various means and channels.

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2003 S281 Hollywood Horsepower Edition
Exterior Color TOTAL:
S281 S/C coupe Lizstick Red 2
S281 S/C coupe Redfire Metallic 16
S281 S/C Speedster Silver Metallic 19
S281 S/C convertible Silver Metallic 2
S281 convertible Silver Metallic 3
TOTAL: 42
Editor Note: The Hollywood Horsepower Edition was released to celebrate Saleen vehicles featured on the silver screen. “Bruce Almighty”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, and “Hollywood Homicide.” Most of the HH Editions featured:

  • Extreme spoiler
  • Center exit exhaust
  • Heat extractor hood
  • Chrome wheels
  • Large SALEEN door decals (convertible)

These models do not have their own serialization. They are included with S281 production.

2006-2007 S281 Extreme 550 Legacy Edition
2006-2007 S281 Extreme 550 Legacy Edition
Body Exterior Color 2006 2007 TOTAL:
Coupe Mark IV Red 1 1
Coupe Tungsten Metallic 2 2
Coupe Midnight Blue Metallic 1 1
Convertible Speed Yellow 2 2
Mark II Black
Centennial White
Silver Metallic
Coupe Epic Orange on Heritage Blue 1 4 5
TOTAL: 4 7 11
Editor Note: Saleen Inc exclusively offered the 550 Legacy custom paint treatment to Ford GT owners. These models do not have their own serialization. They are included with S281 Extreme production.
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2007 S302 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Edition
TOTAL:
S302 Parnelli Jones 500
TOTAL: 500
Editor Note: The serialized PJ SuperShaker conversion kit was offered 12 months after PJ production ended. This was a post-title kit. As of this writing 25 “Super PJs” are documented.
2007 Saleen Ultimate Bad Boy Extreme
TOTAL:
S281 "UBB" Extreme 8
TOTAL: 8
Editor Note: These special production Extreme editions were produced for Cannonball World Events and their Great American Run rally. This “Ultimate Bad Boy” edition featured:

  • Black exterior paint
  • Black forged 5-spoke wheels
  • Extreme quarter window delete panels
  • Silver exterior Saleen graphics
  • Custom event graphics and sponsor decals
  • Optional: 50 HP improvement kit (Void Warranty)

The UBB edition was limited to 25 units. One prize car and 24 for event participants to purchase. These editions were also available with optional Max Performance Summer Tires and glass Scenic Roof. One 2006 Torch Red Extreme model (06-0003E) was purchased by event organizer Tim Porter and used for event promotions, UBB Extreme marketing and participated in the rally.

These models do not have their own serialization from Saleen. They are included with S281 Extreme production. Cannonball World Events applied a unique 18ct gold plated chassis door plate inscribed with The Great American Run logo and the limited edition ID number.

Folklore states: Saleen Inc in Irvine tried to convince Tim Porter to accept available Grabber Orange coupes repainted black for UBB production. All 2007 UBB Extreme models are factory Ford black.

2008 S281 S/C Red Flag Edition
2008 S281 S/C Red Flag Edition
Exterior Color TOTAL:
S281 S/C Red Flag Black 55
Alloy Metallic 26
TOTAL: 81
Editor Note: ASC/Saleen planned to produce 100 examples. No announced color split. These models do not have their own serialization. They are included with S281 Supercharged production.
2008 S281 S/C American Flag Edition
2008 S281 S/C American Flag Edition
Exterior Color TOTAL:
S281 S/C American Flag Vista Blue 8
Torch Red 7
Performance White 8
TOTAL: 23
Editor Note: ASC/Saleen planned to produce 24 examples. 8 Vista Blue, 8 Torch Red, 8 Performance White. These models do not have their own serialization. They are included with S281 Supercharged production.
2008 H281 S/C Dan Gurney Edition
2008 H281 S/C Dan Gurney Edition
Exterior Color TOTAL:
H281 S/C Dan Gurney Vista Blue 37
Torch Red 10
Performance White 21
TOTAL: 68
Editor Note: ASC/Saleen planned to produce 300 examples. 100 Vista Blue, 100 Torch Red, 100 Performance White.
2014 S302 George Follmer
2014 S302 Saleen / George Follmer Edition
TOTAL:
S302 George Follmer 4
TOTAL: 4
Editor Note: Saleen Automotive planned to produce 250 examples and during spring/summer 2014 ordered 33 Torch Red Mustang GTs for conversion.
2017 S302 30th Anniversary Championship Edition
2017 30th Anniversary Championship Edition
Model TOTAL:
Champ Edition Street X
Champ Edition Track X
Champ Edition Prototype X
TOTAL: X
Editor Note: Saleen Automotive announced a limited build of 30 examples with production starting in summer/fall of 2017.