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| Saleen Racecraft Focus RC2 coming in under $20k | | 2008-08-21 13:54:00 | | Saleen is primarily associated with its Mustang lineup, but the American tuner has been known to dabble in everything from mid-engine exotics to humble hatches. Back in 2004, they launched the N2O Focus, complete with a body kit, suspension upgrades, a sporty interior, and a 75-shot nitrous system (sorta). Saleen ended up selling only a handful of cars, and eventually resulted in a $700,000 fine from the California Air Resources Board for altering emissions control systems in the car. Despite the letdown of the N2O, Saleen is launching another version of the Focus, dubbed the RC2, under the budget-friendly Racecraft brand.Based on the Ford Focus coupe, the RC2 features subtle exterior styling changes including a new front fascia, mesh grille, side skirts, rear spoiler, and 18-inch wheels. The suspension is upgraded with stiffer springs, shocks and larger sway bars, and larger brakes are fitted up front. Horsepower is bumped by approximately 15 with a dual-tipped exhaust system and cold... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Saleen makes new value-oriented Racecraft brand official | | 2008-07-05 13:03:00 | | We got wind of Saleen's new value-oriented brand last week, and they made it official with a press release introducing Racecraft and its first product, the 420S. The sub-$40,000 Mustang will have a focus on pure performance and offers up a supercharged V8 with 420 horsepower as well as an upgraded suspension, lightweight wheels, exterior graphics, and a few interior accents. If buyers want a little more, they can also shop the Saleen Speedlab catalog for items like the 475 horsepower upgrade kit that retails for just under a grand and doesn't void the 3-year/36,000 mile warranty. That's near GT500 territory, but for $5,000 less (not including markup on the Shelby), and about 300+ lbs lighter. The car will be officially unveiled at Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, SC on July 26, and if you're in the area we hear they will be offering demo rides. The press release and a full list of 420S features can be found after the jump.PRESS RELEASE:Troy, MI (July 3, 2008) – Today Saleen Incorporate... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Saleen Raptor Concept | | 2008-05-08 08:16:34 | | Looks like Saleen was serious about the supercar business. First came the awesome S7 and S7 TT, which is still one of the fastest cars in the world. To many though, the S7 was too big and too…umm…fishy, with all those gills all over the car.
Now it seems Saleen’s next supercar venture will be the [...]
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| Saleen Dan Gurney Signature Edition Mustang | | 2008-03-27 15:12:00 | | Dan Gurney said that he only had one request before agreeing to endorse a special-edition Saleen Mustang designed in his honor: it had to be "faster than Parnelli's." Saleen was happy to comply, and the Dan Gurney Signature Edition was born. Like the Parnelli Jones Signature limited edition, the Dan Gurney Signature Edition Mustang features graphics inspired by classic Trans Am race series cars, an extremely limited production run and of course some serious performance parts. The Dan Gurney Signature Edition Mustang is set apart by a special body kit, duckbill rear spoiler and a "stinger"style hood scoop. Inside, a signature plate is personally signed by Gurney, and the two-tone seats have blue or red Alcantara inserts that are color-matched to the exterior. Saleen will build 100 Dan Gurney Signature Editions in each available color: Torch Red, Performance White and Vista Blue. Like the Parnelli Jones edition, the racing stripes and number stickers will be available so owners can creat... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | New York 2008: Saleen S5S Raptor Reveal Details and Video | | 2008-03-22 00:27:00 | | New York, NY (March 20, 2008) Saleen's all new concept vehicle, the S5S Raptor made its world debut today on the floor of New York City's Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center.The Saleen S5S Raptor unveiling comes amidst several other Saleen announcements including a partnership with Dan Gurney, Rockstar Games and the integration of several first time seen ASC products, featured on two existing Saleen vehicles.We are extremely proud of the Raptor. It is the car that enthusiasts are waiting for America to produce and Saleen is just the company to answer that call, said Paul Wilbur, Saleen President and CEO.The S5S Raptor represents the first ground up vehicle to be conceived by the new Saleen management team and the most extensive demonstration of the combined capabilities of Saleen engineering and the ASC creative team.2008 New York Auto Show The Raptor is just a glimpse of things to come from Saleen, says Chief Technical Officer, Chris Theodore. Our company is unique in that we have the e... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | NY Show 2008 Highlights: Saleen S5S Raptor Concept | | 2008-03-20 23:04:00 | | The Saleen S5S Raptor concept was named after the bird of prey, but the name also stands for ‘Saleen 5-liter Supercharged', denoting its undeniable intention to compete in the supercar performance sector. Designed at Detroit-based ASC by CCS graduate David Byron, the Raptor is more subtle than the somewhat vulgar S7 - as is apparent by its more reserved use of the definitive ‘gills' adorning the body panels - but no less American. Aspects of its limited-edition V12-powered predecessor have b... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Saleen S5S Raptor | | 2008-03-20 12:34:26 | | The American tuning firm Saleen has unveiled a new supercar, aimed at the likes of the Porsche 911 and Audi R8.Inspired by the $1 million S7 endurance racer, this is the Saleen S5S Raptor - and it promises to put the company firmly on the performance car map. The spectacular looking machine is powered by a mid-mounted, 5.0-litre V8, tuned to run on E85 bioethanol fuel. Unveiled at the 2008 New York Motor Show, the car also gets a supercharger to lift power to an impressive 650bhp. Performance is channelled to the road via the rear wheels, through a six speed manual gearbox, while the car also gets huge 20-inch wheels and high performance brakes with powerful six pot callipers.Based on a weight saving aluminium spaceframe chassis - similar in concept to the one that underpins the Lotus Elise - the strict two seater promises a 0-60mph sprint of only 3.2-seconds and a top speed of 202mph.Prices are yet to be announced, but its thought the car will sell for around £100,000 when... | | By: Super Cars | | |
| | | Early look: Saleen S5S Raptor | | 2008-02-28 14:45:43 | | Early look: Saleen S5S Raptor
American speciality car maker Saleen has released a single sketch of a new concept supercar headed for concept car for the New York auto show next month. Called the S5S Raptor, the vehicle could conceivably be a successor to the popular S7. The car is constructed from lightweight composite materials surrounding an aluminum chassis. Power comes from a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 capable of delivering a top speed in excess of 200 mph. Interestingly, the motor will be E85 ethanol-ready, an apparent nod to environmental and economic concerns of the day. ... | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | 2008 New York Auto Show: Saleen S5S Raptor Concept | | 2008-02-28 09:55:00 | | The Saleen will make showcase of a new modified muscle car, named as Saleen S5S Raptor concept, at the just coming 2008 New York Auto Show.The Saleen S5S Raptor Concept is possible a new mid-engined sports car, and we sure confirm that the concept version of the new sports car will be 2008 NY motor show there.The Saleen S5S Raptor Concept car will be built around an aluminum chassis and feature plenty of carbon-fiber to help save weight.Powering the car will be a supercharged 5.0L V8 engine running on E85 ethanol, which Saleen revealed to Automotive News should be able to take it to speeds above 200mph.As this official Saleen S5S Raptor Concept teaser shows, the new car will be just as aggressive as the current mid-engined S7 flagship but it will be priced much lower than the $600,000 supercar.In a previous interview, Saleen CEO Paul Wilbur the car should cost about $150,000 to $200,000 although he wasn’t willing to give a release date. http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Saleen S5S Raptor Concept | | 2008-02-28 06:18:00 | | A Saleen vai levar este concept ao Salão de NY, alimentado por um V8 5.0L Turbo, a E85 bio-ethanol. O chassis será em alumÃnio, com os paneis em materiais compósitos para um peso pluma.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | First Sketch: Saleen S5S Raptor | | 2008-02-27 19:00:00 | | American tuner and boutique automaker Saleen has released this sketch of a supercar concept it plans to unveil at March’s New York auto show. The producer of the prodigiously powerful and prodigiously expensive S7 and S7 Twin Turbo, Saleen says the S5S Raptor concept is “designed for the premium performance market,†which to us places it in competition with anything from the Corvette ZR1 up to the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 or beyond. Remember that the awesome S7 Twin Turbo’s bas... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | VIDEO: Haven’t you always wondered? ROUSH vs. SALEEN | | 2008-02-22 20:02:38 | | Filed under: Motorsports, Tuners, Coupes, Videos, Ford
Click above to watch the Saleen S281 and Roush 427R do battle
While Saleen and Roush have always been competitors for the dollars of Mustang lovers everywhere, the two companies have somehow managed to co-exist for decades. But which makes a better Mustang? Former FIA F300 driver Derek Hill of [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Saleen AF S281 Dedicated to US Army Troops | | 2008-01-03 03:15:00 | | Saleen Automotive, America's automotive manufacturer will salute the American military with the production of twenty-four limited edition AF (American Flag) supercharged S281 cars. This is part of the American themed promotion, Saleen will also implement a nationwide holiday incentive program for all active military personnel. The supercharged AF S281 celebrates our American heritage with a patriotic color pallet (8 red, 8 white, 8 blue vehicles), unique graphics package, a 465 hp supercharged engine, tuned suspension and 20 inch wheels and tires starting at $49,995. "We wanted to take time during the holiday season to honor the men and women that serve our country at home and abroad," said Marques McCammon, General Manager of Saleen Automotive. "Our armed forces represent the best of the American spirit and we want to honor that spirit in our vehicles." The program was developed when Saleen began receiving emails from soldiers returning from Iraq stating that they had purchased a Saleen to reward themselves. In keeping with Saleen's strong American heritage, the American Flag vehicles will be dedicated to the men and women who fight for our country everyday. The twenty-four limited edition supercharged AF S281 vehicles will begin hitting select Saleen certified dealerships nationwide the week of December 25. In addition to the vehicle, Saleen is offering all active military personnel a holiday incentive. The program kicked off on Dec. 1 and continues through to Jan. 31, 2008. It consists of a $500 military "bonus bucks" cash rebate to be applied to any new and unused 2006 or 2007 Saleen car or truck currently in a Saleen certified dealer's inventory. It also includes a one day voucher to the Skip Barber Performance Driving School. This program is only available to active military personnel with a valid military ID and drivers license. "We know that our gesture is no match for the sacrifice they make on our behalf, but we want to be sure that they know we a... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Saleen Supercharged Limited Edition American Flag | | 2007-12-16 14:12:18 | | Saleen salutes the American military with the production of twenty-four limited edition AF (American Flag) supercharged S281 vehicles.
The supercharged Saleen AF S281 celebrates our American heritage with a patriotic color pallet (8 red, 8 white, 8 blue vehicles), unique graphics package, a 465 hp supercharged engine, tuned suspension and 20 inch wheels and tires [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Saleen Mustang S281 RF | | 2007-10-28 09:43:23 | | Saleen announced they will be releasing a special edition Mustang only available to 100 lucky customers who have an extra $49,995 burning a hole in their pocket. Available in black or alloy, the Saleen S281 RF will boast 465 horsepower from a supercharged SOHC 4.6L V8. All the power gets to the rear wheels through [...]... | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
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