IRVINE, Calif., June 6, 2003 — Okay, gang, here’s your quiz for the day. What has 12 wheels, 989 cubic inches, almost 1,300 horsepower and seats up to 8 consenting adults? If you answered, “the all-new Saleen S989 double semi-dually competitor to the Porsche Turbo Cayenne and the M-B ML 55 AMG,” please move to … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD HORSEPOWER
MAKES ITS WORLD DEBUT AT THE SEMA SHOW IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 5 — Steve Saleen announced today that the Saleen Thunderbird-Bonspeed Edition concept car that makes its world debut on the Ford display at the 2002 SEMA Show will be going into limited production. Initially,” Saleen president, Steve Saleen says, “our plan was to build … Continue reading SALEEN THUNDERBIRD-BONSPEED EDITION
Konrad Motorsports Earns Second Straight Podium IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2002 – Last month two Saleen S7Rs finished on the podium on the same day on two different continents. First in England and third in Canada. This month provided a similar story as two Saleen S7Rs took their drivers to the GTS Drivers’ Championships in … Continue reading SALEEN S7R DRIVERS — CHAMPIONS ON TWO CONTINENTS
IRVINE, Calif., (August 20) – Mustang performance enthusiasts rejoice! Saleen Inc., the acknowledged leader in aftermarket parts for America’s favorite ponycar, has announced the immediate availability of their advanced “MaxGrip” rear end differential for all late model Ford Mustangs. The brand new unit incorporates the latest in mechanical traction control technology, and drastically improves the … Continue reading SALEEN INTRODUCES HIGH-TECH “MAXGRIP” FOR MUSTANG PEFORMANCE ENTHUSIASTS
FIRST IN ENGLAND & THIRD IN CANADA IRVINE, Calif., August 18, 2002 — Saleen S7s were sighted around the world this past weekend, including a Lizstick Red road version at Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise and a Speedlab Yellow supercar at Concourse Italiano and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Four other Saleen S7Rs were busy with … Continue reading SALEEN S7Rs PODIUM ON TWO CONTINENTS:
A Celebration of Cars, Music and Cruising Oldies Birmingham, Mich., August 16, 2002 — The first road going Saleen S7 mid engine supercar will make an appearance at The Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 17, 2002. The mid-summer Woodward Dream Cruise is a celebration of the cars, the music and the memories of cruising … Continue reading SALEEN S7 TO APPEAR AT WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2002 — After two heart-breaking race weekends at Mid-Ohio and Road America, Konrad Motorsports is still looking for its first victory of the 2002 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season at this weekend’s Cadillac Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. After breaking a half Shaft while racing nose-to-tail with the two factory … Continue reading Konrad Motorsports Saleen S7R Looking for Score at RFK Stadium
Saleen Will Assist with the Ford GT Production IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2002 — Saleen, Inc. is immensely pleased and proud to have been selected by Ford as one of the key suppliers to the re-creation of one of the great cars of all time, the production version of the GT40 concept vehicle. “To have … Continue reading A LEGEND RETURNS:
LE MANS, June 12, 2002 – After quite possibly the finest inaugural race season ever last year, a trio of Saleen S7Rs find themselves considerable underdogs at this weekend’s classic 24 Hours of Le Mans. Consider this…The new Saleen S7R set 27 poles and fastest laps and won 19 out of 32 races last year, … Continue reading SALEEN S7Rs FACE UP HILL BATTLE IN RETURN TO 24 HOURS OF LE MANS
“A Lady in Red” Makes a High-Performance Debut IRVINE, Calif., June 6, 2002 – At a champagne reception today at the Saleen World Headquarters, President Steve Saleen handed over the keys to “a Lady in Red,” the first S7 road car, the beautiful mid-engine, exotic supercar produced by this American auto maker, to owners Jerry … Continue reading CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION ACCOMPANIES DELIVERY OF FIRST SALEEN S7 ROAD CAR
