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Saleen Mustang

The Saleen Mustang started back in 1983. The first production Saleen was produced in 1984. It consisted of an aerodynamics body kit. A few interior changes. An upgraded suspension package, and a numerical serial number for authenticity. Steve Saleen is who started the company. He is a well known race car driver. He took his knowledge from racing and built it into the Mustang.

Saleen's production facility is in Troy, Michigan. This facility is over 200,000 sq.ft. The Corporate Headquarters facility is in Irvine, California.

Here's a little history of Saleen Mustang and other facts.

1984 - The first Saleen Mustang is released.

1987 - Builds a Ford Ranger race truck for SCCA Coors Race Truck Series.

1988 - Saleens win 1-2-3 at the 24 hour Mosport for 3rd consecutive win and gives Ford its first 1-2-3 since the 60's.

1990 - Enters Mustangs into the Trans Am series. Also expands and offers Saleen Performance Parts to the public.

1994 - Introduces the most impressive Mustangs to this date with a 351ci Supercharged S351 Saleen SR with 480HP.

1995 - We are given the Saleen Speedster with a 351ci 371HP engine. Also incorporates with Tim Allen to form Saleen/Allen RRR Speedlab.

1996 - The S281 is debuted. This is the 4.6L that is in the GT. It was an entry level Saleen with styling and performance upgrades. The S351 went to 495HP. Steve Saleen is inducted into the Mustang Hall of Fame with Carroll Shelby.

1997 - Saleen/Allen compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This is the first time in over 30 years a Mustang has entered this race.

2000 - The S7 is unveiled at Laguna Seca Raceway, CA on august 19th. This is an all out race car that can be driven on the road. This is not a Mustang.

2002 - The S281 Extreme is produced. This car came with 445HP and was the most powerful production Mustang. Saleen was also awarded the Assembly and Paint contract for the Ford GT.

2003 - Saleen begins the construction of the Ford GT in Troy,MI. 20th Anniv. Saleen is offered.

2004 - A Ford Focus, N20, was introduced. Saleen also built the Ford Concept Mustang GTR.

2005 - A all glass scenic roof is offered. Also available is the 15" brake system and HID headlights.

2006 - S281 gets a boost again and is fasted Saleen to this date getting 550HP. Saleen releases its Sport Truck w/450HP. And unveils the Parnelli Jones Limited Edition w/370HP as a remembrance to the 1970 Parnelli Jones Boss 302 Mustang.

As I complete each of the cars own page, I will post it and you will be able to link to it by clicking on the photo of each car. I will keep you updated in my blog section of each added page. Once it's finished I will take it out of the blog page.

The current line-up consists of various models. These are the current ones.