Filed under: Uncategorized - 31 May 2010 | Spread the word !
The Saleen Mustang is a modified version of the very popular Ford Mustang. This is a performance vehicle that offers enthusiasts more power, better shaper handling and improved styling.
This variation on the Ford Mustang was founded by Steve Saleen a race car driver. The first model of the Saleen Mustangs was brought out in 1984. These vehicles are all about the look. You will find that most of the Saleen Mustangs use the original Mustang engines but the look of the car is enhanced. Having said that you will find Saleen Mustangs with improved performance as well.
Steve Saleen has won many races with his Mustangs. He won the twenty four hour Le Mans, the twenty four hour Daytona race and many SCCA championships. Steve Saleen loves his Mustangs. Steve has many different versions of the Ford Mustangs. His vehicles for racing have had the engine enhanced to improve performance and to increase the horsepower. In his S281 vehicles the regular Mustang engines have been replaced by a Saleen built V8 engine which increases the power to around 620 horse power from the original engines 465 horsepower.
In 2007 Steve Saleen and fellow racer Pamelli Jones created a limited edition version of the Mustang. This vehicle was created to pay homage to the Boss 302 that Parnelli Jones had raced in the 1970′s. The vehicle was released with a Saleen V8 engine that produced 400 horsepower. The outside of the vehicle had a new front fascia, the Saleen ‘shaker’ hood, window louvers and custom wheels. There were only five hundred of these vehicles ever released.
The Saleen Mustangs have become famous world wide with the use of a 2007 Saleen S281 used in the movie Transformers. The car was used for the character Barricade. It was a police car in the movie. This led to the car being in high demand.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 12 Apr 2010 | Spread the word !
Saleen was the all American firm who developed and built sports and racing cars which could be used on the track as well as on the road for motoring enthusiasts like you and me. The Saleen Mustang was a car designed specifically to go fast and look good however the first of the models fell very short of living up to the expectations that the people were hoping for. In 1984 the first ever Saleen Mustang was designed and put into action by the developer Steve Saleen. The first off the line were given stock standard engines from the old Ford motor vehicles so they were more for looks rather than for sporting triumph. Even though the hype was high and the advertising went gang busters the original Saleen Mustang was only eye candy and like most American cars fell apart because of the poor workmanship. Later however the faults were rectified and the car was given a complete makeover including engine, gear box, wiring and décor.
The super charged version of the next generation Saleen had a near 500 horsepower motor in it which was an extra 100+ on top of the original car form 1984. The external design was mostly the same however with the all new V8 supercharged engine there was not a lot of competition from the normal Ford Mustang. The Saleen S302 was built in 2007 which was a very exclusive Mustang to own. Designed by a racing car driver this vehicle was one which brought back the good name to the car manufactures Saleen after so many years of failed projects. The GT Saleen as well as the Cobra where all counterparts to the Saleen Mustang era which rose high during the good times and was redundant during the hard times. With the recent economic crisis and the president of America calling out for fuel and power reforms this would be a good time to find one of the older Saleen Mustang vehicles and purchase it for yourself before all of the classic cars are taken off the road. In a few years time the Saleen could be classed as vintage or classic which means that you can drive it around on Sundays to car shows and swap meets.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 09 Mar 2010 | Spread the word !
The saleen mustang was a slightly modified version of the anything but normal Ford Mustang which commenced building in 1964. The Saleen Mustang was not built until 1984 and was design which was meant to add more prestige to the already sporty mustang. It was a racing car driver by the name of Steve Saleen that designed that car as one of the several parties that participated in the Saleen’s construction. Construction started a year before it was released however this was not a concern for the investors because they knew the car was going to be a top seller and good racing machine. Even though the real focus ended up being on the appearance of the new Mustang completely through cosmetics the original 1984 Saleen Mustang ended up with only the 6 cylinder as standard and the V8 as the optional extra. This was a real disappointment to the waiting public who thought that Ford and the other participants were about to release the super cars of all the pony cars but unfortunately it was all sugar coated and the Saleen ended up not selling as well as they had hoped.
As the years went by the Saleen Mustang started to become the car that it was intended to be when they started to put larger, more powerful engines in them as well as gearboxes that were designed for racing. The Saleen was seen in the La Mans race several times which was saying that this car could keep up with any car on the planet. This long and tough race was the perfect road test for the new and improved Saleen Mustang towards the end of the eighties. It was perfect for other long distance racing as well. The 465 hp engine was enough to keep up with any other unmodified sports car but it wasn’t until the 620 hp engine was put in that the car started to really perform both on and off the track. The character Barricade out of the movie Transformers was a Police Saleen Mustang and one of the favorite characters of the bad guys on the bad guy’s side.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 26 Feb 2010 | Spread the word !
The modified version of the muscle car the Mustang is called the Saleen Mustang which is made not only by the Ford manufacturers but also by some other companies around America. The Saleen Mustang is something that is completely different to the standard muscle car and is often qualified as a racing car for certain sport racing events. Having a larger engine capacity and more power the Saleen Mustang can ultimately blow most of the muscle cars in the American and European market out of the water. Not only in looks, power and in style there are many cars that cannot keep up an appearance compared the well refined machine.
The Shelby Mustang and the GT 500 Mustang are also a part of this family which is specifically designed for racing just like the Saleen Mustang is designed for. With all the extra options for racing it is easy to see that the companies spent a lot of time and money improving these vehicles over the years. A straight six cylinder was replaced by the V6 engine and the V8 engines got more and more powerful over the years too. The inside of the engine bay looks like something out of the future and is nothing like the basic models of the 1960s when these cars first came into their prime.
The saleen vehicle was the looker of the fleet which was partly designed to be a head turner as well as a car designed for speed. Even though the original Saleen Mustangs where bulky and sluggish of the line the new modifications are enough to ensure that these cars are quick off the line as well as been able to get to high speed quickly. The average of around 450 horse power pre engine with the modern 6 speed gear box the Saleen also has inner trims that make it more desirable than many other cars in its group. Leathers and other fashionable trims are optional extras and easy enough to change if you own an older model car.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 29 Jan 2010 | Spread the word !
You can find plenty of information and pictures of the Saleen Mustang when you are looking online because it is one of the hottest muscle cars that are available on the market. The competition is fierce for the choices of muscle cars and the Mustang is still one of the cars that are one the top of many people’s lists. Even though the rich snobs in America think that the mustang is just another Detroit muscle car they are completely wrong driving around in their Bentleys and Mercedes instead of supporting their own country and buying American.
There is a lot to be said about the fact that people with the big money are buying cars from overseas when their own car companies are going bankrupt. The group who designed and engineered the Mustang did a great job in compensating for these reasons by making the car more elegant, more fuel efficient and powerful enough to keep up with the likes of the Porch and BMW’s. These cars even though they are elite European brands are nothing compared to some of the great muscle cars that are being developed today. America is giving Europe a run for its money when it comes to award winning cars I the international stage.
Saleen Mustang has brought out a new series of advertising posters which can be seen in the internet and purchased from any of the well stocked shops who have posters for sale. Having a picture of your potential Saleen Mustang in your room when you are growing is one way of helping you to realize your dream of owning one of the best American muscle cars that they have to offer today. Look to your local dealers for the price range and options for the car that you most desire.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 09 Jan 2010 | Spread the word !
Depending on what you are looking for in a Saleen Mustang will ultimately determine the end price of the car. There are different people getting the limited edition model Mustangs which can cost around $90,000 or others that are opting for an early model Saleen and investing some money into these. Most of the cars that you will find on the market are already in good condition however you can also get damaged or neglected cars for a smaller cost and restore them to their former glory.
The choice of models in the new and latest Saleen Mustangs is a very difficult decision indeed. A simple black standard model with all its luxuries and magnificent looks would do me fine but if I want to spend more then the sky is the limit. The H302 in red with white stripe is another looker and it comes in a supercharge model too. There is the Saleen Extreme which looks fantastic in red and drives like a bat out of hell. Having been rated well in the TV show Top Gear the Saleen Mustang is one of the top choices of American muscle cars in today’s market.
The interior is another place where you can go with the luxuries that already exist or spend a bit more and personal with you new monster and really make it your own. Saleen Mustangs come with their own racing groups around different counties and also the Saleen owners club. If you love your ride as much as the fanatics do then these are two clubs that will give you the ultimate experience from owning a Saleen. Find out more at your local dealers or for a customized quote go straight to www.saleen.com Come across to where the action is with a new Saleen Mustang.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 23 Oct 2009 | Spread the word !
The yellow bumblebee saleen mustang that appeared in the hit movie transformers was sold at auction not so long ago for a average price of US$36,000. This was not a very spectacular sale considering that the car brand new would have cost nearly the same amount of money. The Saleen has a slightly different look about it to the normal mustang that is seen every day on the street which gives it just a bit more style. With a few extra perks to owning this magnificent car you can understand why you need to pay a bit extra.
The saleen comes in a range of modern colors and for a few extra thousand on top you can have it painted the camouflage colors that change color in the light. The Ford Saleen Mustang also has a unique set of wheel trims that are not produced for any other Ford Vehicle as well as other trims inside and out. For such a well designed American car the Saleen Mustang has won its far share of award and is doing the American public proud.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 25 Aug 2009 | Spread the word !
In seventeen days I will be getting my saleen mustang delivered directly from the factory floor with all the little extras that I ordered a few days ago. It is going to be the ultimate in cars that I have every owned and have more gadgets than my apartment. This car is going to turn every head of people that it drives by and they are going to wish that they had one just like it. I had gotten a custom made two tone electric blue over a touch of white. Not half, half like most two tone colors are because the white was right down the bottom near the sills and there was a strip that runs across the driver’s side bonnet, boot and roof. Inside was also a custom job with the best engine that I could get put under the hood.
The seats were also blue with a white strip down the middle. The dash lights were the blue neon and the dash was a barker blue with white trimmings. To be a tad modest I thought the whole effect came out very nicely. The engine will be the whopping V8, 620 bhp with a six speed manual gearbox. I can’t wait to get it out into the highways and open her up, as long as I’m sure there is nobody looking. I had my choice of wheels trims to go on the car but I did like the mustang versions with the little pony emblem on the hub.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 04 Aug 2009 | Spread the word !
Since the unveiling of the Saleen Mustang back in 1984 I have always wanted my very own Mustang that was completely unique to anyone else’s. I went to a prep high school on a scholarship where the other students drove to school in their convertibles, hard tops and muscle cars but I was always left to catch the bus. The school provided me with the education I needed to get into college where again I had to watch others driving some awesome cars including my preferred choice a Saleen Mustang.
After college I was well on my way to buying my unique car but I had now decided I wanted something a bit more prestigious. The Saleen S7 Mustang was within my grasps so I went into the nearest dealer that took me a while to find online to check out the driving capability of the car. After a test drive of this amazing piece of machinery I was one over in an instant however I knew from experience that buying from a car yard might have its perks but I decided to save myself quite a few thousand dollars by again looking online for one that was second hand.
I did not mind at all about buying a pre loved Saleen S7 type Mustang because I knew the retail price drops significantly after the first two years. The one I found was in immaculate condition and had very low mileage on it so I snapped it up straight away. I have had it for 3 years now and I still love the feeling of driving around town in a race car to the envy of all my friends. It was a great day when I brought my Saleen Mustang and I have never regretted a day of owning this beautiful machine.
Filed under: Uncategorized - 08 Jun 2009 | Spread the word !
We started to look for my first car using the daily paper to search for bargain but I decided that my next car needed to be a new car and not only new but one of the American great muscle cars of the 21st century. The new saleen mustangs were priced in my price range and I certainly liked what I sore. It was the old classic shape of the 1970’s mustangs but with a new motor, new color schemes and a revamped dash display. So what was the next step? I looked online and found the style I was looking for, the one with the fast back look and the perfect mustang color. The all new 2007 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang which was designer orange with black racing stripes.
This limited edition monster was fully decked out with the big block 302 hemi 400 bhp engine, quick shift automatic or 6 speed manual gearboxes. It has the standard letterbox blower sitting on the engine mount and the classic louvers across the back window. Personally I think I will take the louvers off because they make it look a little cheap. It comes with 14 inch wheel trims, leather reclining seats and complete climate control. They have standard power steering and front and rear disc brakes for performance and handling benefits. But most of all it comes with a supercharged engine that will blow most other cars out of the water.
I brought the car right after my first test drive because I was totally in love with it. Amazing how a car can make you feel so young and happy but the saleen mustang certainly helped my regain my lost youth by always showing me a good time. I have quite a few speeding tickets now so I must start to drive a bit safer however when you drive a machine like this it is difficult to not to test its capabilities and put the pedal to the metal.
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