Witness the unvieling of the first in the next generation of Mustangs by Steve Saleen!
We would like to invite you to enjoy this event first-hand and to get a personal tour of Steve’s impressive facilities in Corona, CA on
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
Note: Saleen owners who wish to display their vehicles may do so by arriving between 10:15-10:45 and back-into parking spaces.
Please RSVP by calling 714-400-2121 — space is limited and running out.
Steve has launched SMS Supercars after he had left Saleen, Inc. He has been gradually building up the company to a full-fledged powerhouse of automotive excellence. While the launch of the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger at the New York Auto Show last year signaled the seriousness of his new endeavors, the SEMA show in November highlighted another new element of Steve’s work, SMS Superparts, a one-stop-shop for all your aftermarket needs for speed. At Detroit 2010, Steve gave a visual glimpse of what the last of the muscle car trio will look like, the SMS 620 Camaro.
But the Mustang is what a lot of his fans associate with him. And in the advent of the 46th anniversary of the launch of the Ford Mustang on April 17, 1964, Steve will introduce his brand new SMS 460 and SMS 460X Mustangs to you and a few selected media.
– Saleen Performance Vehicles partners with Brenspeed to compete in 2010 National Mustang Racing Association (NMRA) series
– This weekend marks the debut of the 2010 Brenspeed / Saleen Speedlab racecar in NMRA competition
– 2010 marks Saleen Performance Vehicles’ 26th year in grassroots racing
TECUMSEH, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Performance Vehicles has partnered with Indiana-based Brenspeed and driver Brent White to campaign a 2010 Brenspeed / Saleen Speedlab racecar in nine NMRA events this season.
The racecar boasts a Brenspeed B302 engine and a Saleen Speedlab body kit upgrade.
The engine’s power output is boosted by the new Saleen Series 6.5 supercharger, tuned by Brenspeed to achieve its 600-plus horsepower. The new, all-aluminum B302 short block is available now from Brenspeed.
“Saleen and Brenspeed have partnered for the 2010 season because we have common goals,” said Speedlab Director Jess Albright. “Brenspeed has a great presence at the track and they’re extremely willing to help people on and off the track. We work closely with them to satisfy customers’ needs for high-performance vehicles.”
White was ranked ninth at the end of the 2009 NMRA season, and seeks to improve his performance in 2010 behind the wheel of the Brenspeed / Saleen racecar. He is eager to show enthusiasts the performance and power of Saleen and Brenspeed.
“This weekend, Brenspeed and Saleen will show an example of the perfect balance between streetcar and high-performance racing machine when we debut the racecar at the NMRA event in Bradenton,” said White. “We’re there to create a relationship with customers and demonstrate the power and performance of Saleen’s different products on track. We’ll show consumers how they can use Speedlab products to significantly increase the performance of a standard Mustang GT that anyone can buy at a Ford dealer.”
About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Tecumseh, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. Together with its sister companies, Control-Tec LLC, Power-Tec LLC and its subsidiary, Arrow Racing Engines, Saleen encompasses a broad range of capabilities and services in automotive design, development and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com.
SOURCE: Saleen Performance Vehicles
2010 Brenspeed / Speedlab Drag Car – Front 3/4 View
2010 Brenspeed / Speedlab Drag Car – Side View
2010 Brenspeed / Speedlab Drag Car – Rear 3/4 View
1996 FORD WINDSTAR SALEEN PROTOTYPE 1 OF 1 FORMALLY OWNED BY TIM ALLEN
Year: 1996
Make: FORD
Model: WINDSTAR
Trim: SALEEN PROTOTYPE 1 OF 1 FORMALLY OWNED BY TIM ALLEN
Body Style: VAN
Stock: 00459
Mileage: 39500
Engine Size: SUPERCHARGED V-6
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Exterior Color: GREY METALLIC
Interior Color: GREY
Vin: 2FMDA5147TBA62586
This Vehicle is Located At:
The Dezer Collection Miami
2000 NE 146th St, North Miami, FL 33181
For more info call
At (877) DEZER-50
1996 FORD WINDSTAR SALEEN PROTOTYPE 1 OF 1 FORMALLY OWNED BY TIM ALLEN
SUPERCHARGED ENGINE
POWER 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES
3 TV’S
DVD PLAYER
BACK UP CAMERA
ALUMINUM PERFORMANCE WHEELS
SPECIAL PROTOTYPE BODY KIT
LEATHER INTERIOR
POWER FRONT SEATS
SWIVEL CAPTAINS CHAIRS
FOLD AWAY SNACK TABLE
CD STEREO W WOOFER
POWER STEERING
KEYLESS ENTRY
POWER WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
AIR CONDITIONING
TILT
CRUISE
TINTED GLASS
CARBON FIBER ACCESSORIES
WHITE FACED GAUGES
1996 Ford Windstar Saleen prototype 1 of 1 formally owned by Tim Allen
This is a prototype Saleen, 1 of 1 ever built that was just released from the collection of the original owner and Hollywood star, Tim Allen. Saleen, along with Tim Allen, were going to make a limited edition, performance minivan that would be available at select California Ford Dealers. After this first “ultimate minivan” was built, the idea was dropped.
There are many one of a kind features on this van including a special “wide body” kit to accommodate the extra wide rear wheels, which were needed to maintain traction from the power of the supercharged engine. Special ground effects, rear spoiler, scooped hood, air dam, carbon fiber mirrors plus more. Besides the supercharged engine that was dressed with carbon fiber accessories, the brakes were also upgraded to 4 wheel disc and a set of light weight aluminum Saleen designed wheels were added.
The interior received a complete makeover as well. All leather with swiveling captains chairs and a rear bench seat, rear fold away snack table, two fold down TVs plus a 3rd tv / back-up camera in the rear-view mirror, dvd player, cd stereo with amp and sub woofers, white faced Saleen gauges and carbon fiber accessories.
Documented with a carfax, title from Tim Allen’s production company as well as Tim Allen’s signature on the dash. 38k miles and all of them were put on during Allen’s ownership.
To guarantee your SOEC ‘goody bag’ we ask that you list “Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club” under the Club/Gathering section on your entry form. Or for your convenience, download and mail the .pdf show form.
Afterward, send us a heads-up attendance note using the Contact Us page, located in the menu bar.
Showcases 435S and S281 at 2010 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT – January 8, 2010 – Michigan-based Saleen Performance Vehicles will bring two of its premier assets – performance and technology – to its presence at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit during press week from January 11-14, and public days from January 16-24.
The Saleen Performance Vehicles exhibit is located in the Cobo Hall Concourse, near the Macomb Hall entrance. Automotive enthusiasts can get up close to the Saleen 435S and the Saleen S281, which will be making its Detroit debut.
As a Michigan-based company, Saleen is also using the world’s premier auto show as a platform to announce its mobile presence to the international automotive industry and performance vehicle enthusiasts.
Saleen Performance Mobile Application
Visitors to the booth will have first access to the new Saleen Performance Vehicles mobile application. Touted as the first vehicle configuration application on the mobile market, the Saleen Performance app provides Saleen owners, enthusiasts and media instant access to the latest vehicles, photos and news from Saleen.
Saleen Performance Vehicles has been delighting drivers with its sophisticated, limited-edition, high-performance cars for more than 25 years by putting Power in the Hands of a Few.
The Saleen app enables users to: check out the vehicles – the beauty, power, specs and features; configure a Saleen Performance Vehicle; see the images and experience the sounds of Saleen power; share configured Saleen vehicles with friends; browse SpeedLab parts for body, engine, driveline, brakes, suspension, and many more high-performancecomponents and connect with a Saleen dealer.
To download the Saleen Performance app, visit
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id347857894?mt=8
Saleen Performance Vehicles Launches Two New Websites
In conjunction with the opening of the 2010 North American International Auto Show, Saleen Performance Vehicles will also be launching two all new websites at www.saleen.com and www.speedlab.saleen.com on Monday, January 11.
In addition to news, photos and product information about Saleen’s latest vehicles, the all-new Saleen.com now includes:
Sharing elements for social media integration
A lifestyle section that includes information and links to Saleen clubs, the new mobile application and social media sites
A special section for journalists to register for high resolution images and other materials
On the newly created Speedlab.Saleen.com, visitors can:
Purchase Saleen Performance Vehicle products online with complete shopping cart functionality. Products include: engines, interiors, exhausts, lighting, the all new suspension kit, brakes, accessories, apparel and much more
Create a wish list of Saleen products they are interested in purchasing and invite others to see their wish list
Key Members of the Saleen Team on Hand
Key members of the Saleen Performance Vehicles staff, President and CEO Michael Shields; Design Director, David Byron; Director of Sales/Brand Manager, Michael Timarac; and Operations Manager, Jess Albright, will be onsite during press days to speak with media and auto show attendees.
2010 Saleen S281
The 2010 Saleen S281 was unveiled with rave reviews to the automotive industry during the 2009 SEMA show, and also made an appearance at the 2009 Los Angeles International Auto Show. This will be its first appearance in Detroit.
The S281, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, displays a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with per formance to match. It builds on the
Saleen tradition of offering limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.
The S281’s exterior design features carefully crafted sculptural detailing, with lines and forms that flow naturally and suggest suppleness, power and agility. It features an understated yet imposing grille and front fascia, and a refined treatment of the familiar Saleen extended rear fascia and trunk lid with a simple, elegant, integrated wing.
The S281’s 4.6-liter V8 engine is equipped with a Saleen Series VI.5 twin-screw supercharger and dual-stage intercooler. It produces 485 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a short-throw, five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.
The Saleen Racecraft suspension system is new, and includes specially tuned, single-rate front and rear springs; nitrogen-pressurized front struts and rear shocks with a wide range of damping adjustments; and a specially tuned front sway bar with performance pivot bushings.
The interior features new, leather sport seats with Ultra-Suede inserts, highlighted by chevron-like Ultra-Suede red tabs in the seatback bolsters, and unique treatments of the gauges, steering wheel, center console and shifter.
There also are contrasting Saleen logos in the door panels, and Saleen logos in the door sill plates that illuminate when the door is opened.
Additional exterior highlights include unique, 20-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso high-performance tires, and Saleen S281 Supercharged fender badging.
2010 Saleen 435S
As its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S is also based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang.
The 435S debuted as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event. The 435S was the first vehicle launched under Saleen’s new ownership, following the purchase of Saleen Inc. in 2009.
This car continues the Saleen tradition of offering limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.
The 435S is designed to provide affordable, high-value performance.
The heart of the car’s performance is its 4.6-liter, 3-valve SOHC V8 engine, complete with a Saleen Series VI twin-screw supercharger and two-stage intercooler. This engine produces a vigorous 435 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, and has a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio with limited-slip differential.
The car rides 1.5 inches lower than a Mustang GT, thanks to its Saleen Racecraft performance suspension. The system is designed to reduce body roll, provide nimble, precise handling and improve traction, while retaining the compliant ride of a good daily driver. The suspension package includes springs, a stiffer front stabilizer bar, and nitrogen-pressurized shock absorbers tuned exclusively for the 435S.
The vented brake rotors, front and rear, are slotted and cross-drilled for improved feel and stopping performance. Larger, 14-inch slotted front rotors with 4-piston calipers are available as an option.
The 435S has the Saleen-signature long, low, sleek looks and aggressive stance that have distinguished the company’s previous cars. Traditional Saleen styling cues include an understated trim panel between the taillights with “Saleen” in raised lettering, mesh covers over the fog lights in the grille, and the Saleen name and chevrons as graphic elements placed low on each side. An optional Aero Package includes a lightweight chin splitter and rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics.
Other exterior highlights include unique, 18-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels (19- and 20-inch wheels are available), and “435S” lettered on each side of the hood’s power dome.
Inside, the modifications are designed to enhance the driving experience and to express the car’s character. These include a new, short-throw shifter for quick, precise gear-changing performance, and new, driver-oriented gauges. These uniquely styled gauges retain Mustang’s MyColor™ capabilities that allow the owner to select from more than 125 custom colors for the instrument cluster. The car’s identity is highlighted by a Saleen logo embroidered on the headrests.
About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. Together with its sister companies, Control-Tec LLC, Power-Tec LLC and Arrow Racing, Saleen encompasses a broad range of capabilities and services in automotive design, development and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com.
Corona, CA/Detroit, MI – (January 11, 2010) At the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Steve Saleen is launching the first official images of the 2010 SMS 620 Camaro, the third and latest of the ultra-high performance automobiles produced by Steve Saleen’s company, SMS Supercars of Corona, CA.
Steve Saleen, President and CEO of SMS Supercars, explains “The SMS 620 Camaro will be the only Camaro authorized to benefit from my heritage and to incorporate innovations derived from my thirty plus years of racing and manufacturing experience. We are excited to add the SMS 620 Camaro to our line of SMS Signature Series cars, which includes the SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 460 Mustang.”
The SMS 620 Camaro has a striking design that makes it stand out in the market. Chief Creative Officer of SMS, Phil Frank notes, “We have incorporated our well-known functional SMS Red Butterfly™ Dual Side Induction Hood as well as our race-proven aerodynamics in this third vehicle in our SMS Signature Series. The SMS 620 Camaro is a dramatic and iconic visual statement that very clearly bears the SMS design DNA.”
The bespoke interior includes high performance gauges and all-new Alcantara and leather SMS performance seats that feature the patented Signature Series chevron stripes. SMS offers its Tailor Made™ options for the exterior, interior and engine compartment; highlighted by a dozen show car quality custom SMS exterior colors. This newest creation by Steve Saleen’s company is scheduled for a market launch in the second quarter of 2010.
These vehicles’ power, performance and engineering befit their design. The SMS 620 Camaro will utilize a 6.2 liter V8 engine featuring 575 hp and 600 ft-lb of torque, while the even more powerful 6.2 liter V8 of the SMS 620X Camaro, with all new internals and CNC headwork, delivers a stunning 715 hp and 700 ft-lb. Both use the (patent pending) SMS 296™ Supercharger for their incredible horsepower and torque gains. Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual on both models.
The SMS 620 Camaro accelerates from 0 to 60 in under 4.3 seconds, while the SMS 620X Camaro manages the same in closer to 4.0. In addition to engine output, handling, road holding and braking improvements, the 620X will feature options such as Magneto-Rheological Semi-Active Dampers and Torvec Isotorque Differential and 21” rear wheels. Both will offer new SMS 16” 8-piston front and 14” 6-piston rear brakes deliver impressive stopping power to match rail like cornering and jaw-dropping acceleration.
SMS Supercars will be exhibiting its current model line of SMS 570 and 570X Challengers at the Detroit Auto Show. Steve Saleen will be present on both press days to answer questions and conduct interviews, please contact Axel Catton for appointments.
The official SMS Supercars Reception will be on Monday, January 11 between the hours of 4pm and 5pm at the SMS Supercars booth in the Main Hall.
