August 9, 1988 – Boston, Massachusetts – Saleen Autosport introduces the 1989 Saleen Mustang SSC prototype, the newest edition to an already rare breed. This special limited edition of the Saleen Mustang is backed by approximately 300 HP as well as additional high performance capabilities expected of the Saleen Mustang.
The Saleen Mustang SSC, to be produced in the spring of 1989, is the next phase in the Saleen Mustang’s evolution and brings with it a special quality with its refined handling, high horsepower output, very limited production run of 250 and namesake.
Below listed are some of the features that will be available on the Saleen Mustang SSC.
ENGINE
- 302 CID MULTI-POINT FUEL INJECTED
- SVO DESIGNED ROLLER TAPPET CAMSHAFT
- SALEEN EDITION INTAKE MANIFOLD
- UNIQUE EEC IV PROCESSOR
- CALIBRATED AIR FLOW SENSOR
- FORD MOTORSPORT CAST ALUMINUM VALVE COVERS AND ACCESSORIES
- WALKER DYNOMAX EXHAUST SYSTEM
- PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
- 3:55:1 REAR END RATIO
- SPECIAL DESIGN LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
- 16” X 8” ALUMINUM 5 SPOKE DP SPORT WHEELS
- GENERAL XP2000Z TIRES P245/50 ZR16 – Rear
- GENERAL XP2000Z TIRES P225/50 ZR16 – Front
- Grooved BRAKE ROTORS
- MONROE FORMULA GP 3-WAY COCKPIT ADJUSTABLE STRUTS AND SHOCKS
STYLING AND INTERIOR
- CUSTOM LEATHER FLOFIT SEATS AND MATCHING DOOR PANELS
- PIONEER STEREO SYSTEM WITH CD PLAYER, 120 WATTS, 4 CHANNELS, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER AND SIX SPEAKERS
- SALEEN EDITION INTERIOR SUPPORT
- “SSC” GRAPHICS AND EMBLEMS