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MUSTANG WEEK 2010
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SALEEN PERFORMANCE ROLLS OUT COMMEMORATIVE S302 FOR MUSTANG WEEK
As part of the 2010 Mustang Week festivities, Saleen Performance Vehicles will debut two “Mustang Week” commemorative editions of the 2011 Saleen S302 vehicle during the annual Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and 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.
Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the S302 boasts a premium level of design execution, both exterior and interior, with performance to match.
In addition to the 2011 Saleen S302, the high performance vehicle manufacturer will have seven vehicles on display at California Dreaming on Thursday, July 22 and in the Saleen Performance Vehicles display at Mustang Week. On display as part of the Saleen fleet will be two 2010 Saleen 435S and two S281 vehicles.
Saleen Performance Vehicles will use Mustang Week as the official launch of the 2010/2011 Saleen Speedlab parts catalog. The high performance vehicle manufacturer has hundreds of parts available to purchase. Ranging from Saleen decals to the latest suspension kit, the Saleen Speedlab parts are available for 2005-2010 model year Mustangs.
Visitors to the Saleen Performance Vehicles display at Mustang Week have the opportunity to win two Saleen Speedlab certificates. There will be drawings on Friday and Saturday for gift certificates valued at $302 a piece to be used at http://speedlab.saleen.com.
2010 Saleen S281
The 2010 Saleen S281, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, displays a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance 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 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.
2010 Saleen 435S
As its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S is based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. The 435S debuted as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event in 2009.
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.
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
AEROMOTIVE NMRA FORD NATIONALS
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SALEEN PERFORMANCE VEHICLES TO DISPLAY NEW S302
At NMRA Ford Nationals at Milan Dragway – June 12-13
TROY, Mich., June 10 /PRNewswire/ — Hot off its public debut at the All-Ford Nationals in Carlisle, PA, last weekend, Saleen Performance Vehicles will bring its latest product – the 2011 Saleen S302 –to the Seventh Annual Aeromotive NMRA Ford Nationals this weekend in Milan, MI.
The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and 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 NMRA event this weekend marks the Detroit area debut of the 2011 Saleen S302. In addition to the S302, the Troy-based, high-performance car manufacturer will also showcase the 2010 Saleen S281, which was announced last year. Both vehicles and product experts will be in the Brenspeed/Saleen display at Milan Dragway.
Earlier this year, Saleen Performance Vehicles partnered with Indiana-based Brenspeed and driver Brent White in a joint campaign of the 2010 Brenspeed/Saleen Speedlab racecar for nine NMRA events this season. White will pilot his Brenspeed/Saleen Speedlab racecar this weekend at Milan.
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 from Brenspeed.
About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com .
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VIDEO: FIRST 2011 S302 CONVERTIBLE HEADED TO FORD NATIONALS
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The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and 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.
Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the S302 boasts a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance to match.
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ALL NEW 2011 SALEEN S302 DEBUTS AT CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS, JUNE 4-6
TROY, Mich., June 2 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Performance Vehicles is unveiling the latest product in its premiere line of high-performance cars, the 2011 Saleen S302. The debut will take place this weekend at the Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle, PA. This is the first Saleen vehicle launched this year, following the successful launches of the 435S and S281 in 2009.
The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and 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.
Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the S302 boasts a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance to match.
“We’ve taken high performance vehicles to the next level with this S302 Saleen,” said Michael Timarac, Brand Manager, Saleen Performance Vehicles. “The S302 is being built now and will be in dealerships in the coming weeks. I’m proud of this product and those who value performance vehicles will agree that the S302 is one of the best American exotic vehicles available on the market.”
The S302’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 S302’s 5.0-liter V8 engine produces 425 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.
The interior features new, leather sport seats with Ultrasuede inserts, highlighted by chevron-like Ultrasuede 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 high-performance tires, and Saleen S302 fender badging.
About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com.
VIDEO: SPV HEADED TO FAB FORDS FOREVER
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Looking forward to Sunday. Come see our First 2010 Production Convertible S281 and the Sliver Coupe featured here.
Loading up for Fabulous Fords Forever!
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SALEEN S281 CONVERTIBLE TO DEBUT AT FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER!
PONTIAC, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Performance Vehicles’ new 2010 S281 convertible will make its first public appearance this coming Sunday at the 25th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever!, hosted at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
The black S281 production convertible will be making its debut accompanied by a silver coupe and the powerful Saleen 435S. The Fabulous Fords show is one of the premier Ford events in the country and Saleen Performance Vehicles continues its tradition of interacting with the thousands of Ford enthusiasts who attend each year.
The S281, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, displays a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance to match. It builds on the Saleen tradition of 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 features carefully crafted sculptural detailing, with lines and forms that flow naturally displaying suppleness, power and agility. And power is at the heart of the S281, emanating from a Saleen Series VI.5 twin-screw supercharger and dual-stage intercooler mated to 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 485 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, connected to the rear wheels via a short-throw, five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.
“For more than 25 years the Saleen name has stood for excellence in design, engineering, and driving dynamics,” said Mike Shields, CEO of Saleen Performance Vehicles. “The new S281 is an excellent example of what those words mean when we craft concepts into real cars. Our team has done a terrific job; I’m proud of them and proud to be offering this car to our customers.”
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 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.
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2010 S281 PRODUCTION BEGINS
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VIDEO: FIRST 2010 S281 PRODUCTION VEHICLE
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Having some fun and gettin’ a bath!
S281 Production Vehicle in Candy Red Metallic.
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