Category Archives: Press Release

SALEEN S7R’s WIN SEVEN OUT OF TEN RACES THIS SEASON

Konrad Motorsports Faces Up Hill Battle At Sears Point SONOMA, Calif., May 16, 2002 — While the Park Place Racing S7R of 2001 Grand-Am GTS Champion Chris Bingham has scored three straight victories in the Grand-Am Rolex Cup and the Saleen S7R of Graham Nash Motorsports has won three out of four races in the … Continue reading SALEEN S7R’s WIN SEVEN OUT OF TEN RACES THIS SEASON

SALEEN TO “FOCUS” ON THE FUTURE VIA EXPANDED PERFORMANCE PRODUCT LINE

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2002 – The sparkling yellow Focus inside Saleen’s massive production facility looks almost out of place amongst the backdrop of colorful S281 and S7 production cars sitting next to it. At once both stylish and aggressive, the recently completed coupe perfectly reflects the company’s increased concentration on the future direction of … Continue reading SALEEN TO “FOCUS” ON THE FUTURE VIA EXPANDED PERFORMANCE PRODUCT LINE

BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION DEFIES ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES WITH $26.9 MILLION IN SALES

The Classic Car Market Barometer Sets Eight World Records SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — There was little evidence of a recession in Scottsdale, Arizona, this past weekend as a record number of car collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe descended upon the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, presented by Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep. An unrivaled selection of … Continue reading BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION DEFIES ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES WITH $26.9 MILLION IN SALES

200 MPH SALEEN S7 REACHES 60 IN UNDER 4 SECONDS

First American Supercar to Be Offered at Barrett-Jackson Auction In Scottsdale, AZ. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ — The original factory prototype Saleen S7 supercar will be offered for sale at the 31st Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ, January 16th – 20th, 2002. Saleen, Inc., a specialty vehicle manufacturer for 18 years, … Continue reading 200 MPH SALEEN S7 REACHES 60 IN UNDER 4 SECONDS

POWER AND REFINEMENT CORNERSTONES OF EXPANDED 2002 SALEEN MODEL LINE-UP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exotic S7 and New S281-E Mark Saleen’s 19th Production Year IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20 – Inspired by the sales success of their popular S281 series sports cars and the multiple international motorsports championships earned by the potent S7R, Saleen Inc. has announced the expansion and refinement of their product line for the … Continue reading POWER AND REFINEMENT CORNERSTONES OF EXPANDED 2002 SALEEN MODEL LINE-UP

NEWEST SALEEN IS THE FASTEST, MOST POWERFUL MUSTANG NOW AVAILABLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saleen Pushes Its Own Mustang Envelope With Introduction Of 2002 S281-E IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20 – In the world of high-performance automotive manufactures, history has shown that constant refinement and staying true to a company’s founding objectives are the keys to long-term success. Forget the fancy adjectives and PR fluff. The entire … Continue reading NEWEST SALEEN IS THE FASTEST, MOST POWERFUL MUSTANG NOW AVAILABLE

SPEEDVISION TO FEATURE EXTENSIVE SALEEN HISTORY

June 27, 2001 — With a record sales year now in progress and the recent growth of it’s high-performance parts division, Saleen Inc. is enjoying some of the greatest success in its 18-year history.  Fittingly, the Speedvision network and its highly popular “American Muscle Car” television show have assembled a 30-minute history of the company … Continue reading SPEEDVISION TO FEATURE EXTENSIVE SALEEN HISTORY

SALEENS S7Rs RACE TO THE FINISH AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

LE MANS, June 17, 2001 – ABC’s Wide World of Sports has often suggested that sports involve the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” Well, that may be true for athletic adventures that last for less than three hours, some less than ten seconds. But for those participating in the 24 Hours of … Continue reading SALEENS S7Rs RACE TO THE FINISH AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES NAMED EXCLUSIVE BATTERY SUPPLIER FOR SALEEN S7

EXIDE SELECT ORBITAL THE BATTERY OF CHOICE FOR AMERICAN SUPERCAR PRINCETON, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ — Exide Technologies (NYSE: EX), the global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, has signed an agreement to supply Exide Select Orbital(R) batteries to Saleen, Inc. Based in Irvine, California, Saleen specializes in the manufacture of high-performance vehicles for street … Continue reading EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES NAMED EXCLUSIVE BATTERY SUPPLIER FOR SALEEN S7

SALEEN S7 SUPERCAR TO USE NEWTECH’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYSTEM AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

DETROIT, March 6 /PRNewswire/ — NewTech Group International today announced that its revolutionary new full-contact brake system will be installed as original equipment on the 2002 Saleen S7 supercar, making Saleen, Inc. the brake company’s first OE customer. The system will also be available as an option on the high-performance 2002 special edition Saleen Mustangs … Continue reading SALEEN S7 SUPERCAR TO USE NEWTECH’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYSTEM AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT