In the automotive world, there are a select number of small batch manufacturers that start off with a good vehicle, obsessively massage it, and manage to improve it greatly. The idea is not to completely redesign, but rather to rebuild it in a manner that says, "this is the way they should have build this car."
25 years ago Steve Saleen took this path with the Ford Mustang and since then, he has been successfully tweaking Mustangs into serious, limited production performance cars. Since the founding of the company in the early 1980s, Saleen has won the Manufacturers GT Championship nine times and has produced over 12,000 EPA certified vehicles. In addition to these cars, it has equipped over 600,000 additional vehicles worldwide. Impressive.
To commemorate its 25th Anniversary, Saleen produced just 25 Saleen Automotive SA-25 Sterling Edition Mustangs – hand painted, loaded with performance options and as exclusive as it gets, these Sterling Edition cars are as rare as the S7, but based on one of America’s Muscle car staples, the Ford Mustang.
The power plant in the Saleen is a quick revving 302 Modular V8 with 620 HP and 600 lb-ft TQ. As a power adder, the engine uses a port matched Twin Screw Supercharger with Dual Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler system connected to one of Saleen’s Cold Air Induction systems. At the front of this unit is a Hi -Flow mass air flow sensor and K&N style filter. Engine internals include forged aluminum pistons, forged connecting rods, forged crankshaft and performance camshaft. The aluminum cylinder heads have been ported on a 5-axis CNC machine. This nasty powerplant exhales through a stainless exhaust with a really race sounding note. Gone is the 5-speed transmission, and in its place is a new 6-speed unit. The rear is a trick Speed-Sensitive LSD and the car utilizes a performance clutch with a lightweight flywheel.
The handling on the Saleen is lightening quick courtesy of the Racecraft suspension. The car rides on tuned coilovers, beefed up sway bars and has a Watts linkage rear suspension. The brake system features massive 15" rotors up front with 6 piston calipers and 11.8 inch rotors in the rear. The wheels are custom forged 20" one piece wheels that really set set off the stance of the vehicle.
The Saleen is practical enough for everyday driving, fast enough for the track, and extremely collectable. No matter what your needs are, this car has it all.
Vehicle Specs
Engine
- 302 CID (5.0L) Modular, 3-Value SOHC V8
- 620 HP @ 6300 RPM
- 600 lb-ft TQ @ 4400 RPM
- 39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
- 3.554" x 3.800" Bore & Stroke
- Port Matched Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger
- Heavy Duty Upgraded, Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System
- Saleen Cold Air Induction with Hi-Flow MAF, & Conical Filter
- Forged Aluminum Pistons
- Forged Steel Connecting Rods
- Forged Steel Crankshaft
- 5-Axis CNC Ported Aluminum Cylinder Heads
- Performance Camshaft
- Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator & High-Flow Cooling System
- PowerFlash Performance Calibration
- 2.5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System
Drivetrain
- Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission
- High Performance Clutch
- 3.73:1 MaxGrip Speed-Sensitive LSD
- Racecraft Suspension
- Sport-Tuned Coil Springs
- (F/R) Sway Bars, 1.38" with HD Bushings (F), 0.79" Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
- Watts Linkage Rear Suspension
Braking System
- Power Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
- 15" Slotted & Vented Front Disc Brake System with 6-Piston Calipers
- 11.8" Slotted & Vented Rear Disc Brake System
Wheels & Tires
- Custom, Forged 5-Spoke One-Piece Wheels 20" x 9" (F), 20" x 10"
- Ultra High Performance Pirelli P-Zero Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Interior
- Push-Button Electronic Start
- Leather Performance Driving Seats with Alcantara Inserts, Contrast Stitching, 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat & Power Lumbar
- 6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with 200 MPH Speedometer & MyColor Feature Twin-Gauge Pod with Boost & Air Temperature
- Chrome Dash Vent Bezels
- Sterling Silver Serialized Plaque
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Badge
- Leather-Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter Performance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot Brace
- Saleen Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill Plates
- Saleen Key Fob
- One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows
- Rockford Fosgate "Punch" Sound System
- Navigation System
- iPod Docking Station
- Two Power Outlets
- Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
- Rear Window Defroster
- Air Conditioning
- Dual Power Side-View Mirrors
- Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit
- Owner’s Document Portfolio & Warranty Guide
Body
- Exterior Aluminum Hood with Heat Ventilation Bullet
- Sterling Anniversary Fender Badges
- Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Front & Rear Fascias
- Front Carbon Fiber Splitter
- Front Grille High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
- Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door Cladding
- Integrated Front Turn Signals
- Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
- Rear Center Body Panel Rear Spoiler & End Caps
- Rear Wing Quarter Window Trim Saleen
- Windshield Graphic Serialized
- Engine Bay Plaque Serialized
- Front Bumper Championship Wreath Graphic
