IMPROVING THE BREED SINCE 1984

Saleen celebrates 30 Years as an automotive brand with the SA-30 vehicles. Ten models of each SA-30 302 Mustang, 570 Challenger & 620 Camaro were offered (thirty vehicles total). Each vehicle was produced in a special Saleen ‘Pearl White’ paint with color matched wheels and a SA-30 specific interior design. All 3 models were supercharged ‘Black Label’ versions.

Moving the bar in the modern muscle car arena, Saleen introduces the Saleen 351 Mustang. Based on the current Saleen 302 model, the 351 offers an astounding 700HP to compliment the full suite of Saleen specific styling and components.

With a complete body style re-design, Saleen unveils the 302 Mustang under the signature series line (‘SMS’). Available as a supercharged or 4-valve version the 302 Mustang shows off the Saleen fender chevrons as well as the trademark Saleen design, power, and performance. New for this model is the F1 style tail light in the rear and the Chevron design seating in the interior.

The 25A commemorates 25 years of Saleen Vehicles. Built on the Saleen signature line (SMS), the 25A kept with the tradition of offering a peek into what was to come for future models. New features and options this year include: Full Leather Dash, Carbon fiber side splitters, Cross Drilled Rotors, Lightblade LED tail lights, and the fully-functional Red Butterfly Induction system.

Adding to the Saleen custom paint lineup, Saleen introduces the ‘Molly Pop’ pink paint scheme in May. Developed and inspired by Molly Saleen, the custom paint is a multi-stage process to achieve the depth and ‘Molly Pop’ color.

Available as an option or current vehicle upgrade, the Saleen Competition Package added increased aerodynamics, suspension performance, and a 33% horsepower increase. Aerodynamics were increased using a carbon fiber FIA-spec wing, air dam splitter, and difuser upgrades. Suspension included revised shock valve dampening as well as the introduction of a dual-stage spring design which adapts to speeds >100MPH. The 33% HP gains combined with the 2950lb curb weight increased top speed estimations to 258MPH.

Making its’ debut at the NY Autoshow, the 2007 Saleen PJ is added to the Saleen vehicle lineup. As a limited edition Saleen vehicle, the Saleen PJ Mustang used design cues from the actual 1970 Parnelli Jones Boss 302 Mustang. Also, the Saleen PJ was produced with the 3-Valve Saleen 302 Naturally-Aspirated engine, which produces “instant” acceleration and torque on cue. New Saleen options were also introduced with this vehicle including the “Shaker” hood and intake as well as the Watts-Link style suspension.

Saleen introduces the S7 Twin Turbo with 750HP. Saleen offers 15” brake system for the Mustang. Saleen debuts an all-new 2005 Saleen Mustang line-up. The S281 3-V obtains 330hp, the Supercharged reaches 435 hp Saleen debuts a new line featuring the Saleen Scenic Roof and Speedster Package. HID headlights are introduced by Saleen.

With a dramatic redesign in 2005, Saleen debuts their new lineup at the OC Autoshow. All coupe models allow for the Saleen Scenic Glass Roof option, which is a Saleen innovative design. This year Saleen also develops and introduces an all new H.I.D. headlight system for the mustang.

Touting an all new fender design and a spoiler/diffuser aerodynamic package; Saleen debuts the S7 Twin Turbo. Utilizing the space age chassis design, the S7TT offers increased HP and Torque to compliment the multitude of geometry updates for the suspension and braking. With the 40 percent reduction in aero drag and a 60% increase in down force, coupled with the increased HP, the S7TT was the original “Worlds Fastest Production Car.”

September 8, 2004: Imola, Italy. With Steve Saleen in attendance privateer team Vitaphone Racing Team scores what could be the most dramatic home track upset victory in motorsports history with their S7R in the FIA GT Series. Drivers Michael Bartels and Uwe Alzen took the all American S7R Supercar to an overall victory at Ferrari’s home track Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in front of the Fiat Chairman, Luca di Montemzemolo and the Italian Press against two Maserati MC12’s (thinly guised Ferrari Enzos), three Ferrari 550’s, three Ferrari 575’s and two Lamborghini Murciélago in the GT Class.

Saleen debuts the summer of ‘Hollywood Horsepower’. Three movies premiered this summer featuring Saleen vehicles on the silver screen. With the most screentime, the Saleen S7 is what Jim Carrey drove in the ‘Bruce Almighty’ movie when he had his ‘God-Like’ powers; therefore inspiring the quote “The Pope may occasionally be driven in a Ferrari, but Bruce Almighty confirms that God drives a Saleen S7!” Harrison Ford drives a S281 in “Hollywood Homicide.” Saleen S281 races in the movie, “2 Fast 2 Furious.”

Saleen S7R customer teams continue to operate in four series (American LeMans, Grand Am, British GT and Spanish GT) winning 18 out of 40 races and three Drivers’ Championships and several more Team and Manufacturers Championships.  Also wins 21 poles and sets 23 fastest laps.

Making its debut at the Monterey Historic Races in October, the 2001 Saleen S7 is built from the ‘ground-up’. Taking its’ model designation from the 7-liter mid-engine design, the Saleen S7 utilizes a spaceframe chassis design. Capable of reaching speeds over 200MPH, the 2001 Saleen S7 is a naturally aspirated precursor to the Saleen S7TT.

Saleen mustangs dominate the 2000 season and capture the GTO Grand American Road Racing Championship. Saleen drivers also achieve multiple first place wins, fastest laps, pole positions, and lap leaders in the SCCA World Challenge Series the same year.

Saleen unveils the S7 at Laguna Seca Raceway, CA, August 19th.

Continuing their campaign through Europe, Saleen mustangs take the win in the GT2 Spanish GT Championship in October 1999.

Saleen unveils the 1999 Saleen Mustang S281 and S351 at Planet Hollywood, featuring dynamic new design, lower cost and higher level of performance

Saleen debuts the Saleen Explorer XP and XP8 models. Offered with an optional Supercharger, the Saleen XP8 had unmatched styling, horsepower, and handling in the SUV market.