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2008 Patriot American Flag Edition Mustang
"At Saleen we value our military servicemen and women as they defend our country at home and abroad. They repesent the true pride and strength of America and as America's premiere niche vehicle manufacturer, Saleen wants to salute them. So, as a way to say welcome home to our troops Saleen will build 24 special edition S281 Supercharged cars in Red, White and Blue (8 vehicles per color)"
ENGINE
281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8, 465 HP @ 5800 RPM, 425 lb-ft TQ @ 4000 RPM, 3.55" x 3.54" Bore & Stroke, 39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors, 98 mm MAF, Port Matched Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger, Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System, Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter, PowerFlash tm Performance Calibration, 2.5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System
DRIVETRAIN
5-Speed Manual Transmission, with 8.8" Differential, 3.31:1 Final Drive, RACECRAFT SUSPENSION, Linear-Rate, Coil Springs (F/R), Sway Bars, 1.38" with HD Bushings (F) .79" (R), Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2), Three-Link, Live Rear Axle with Panhard Rod
BRAKING SYSTEM
Power Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS, 12.4" Vented Front Disc Brake System, 11.8" Vented Rear Disc Brake
WHEELS & TIRES
20" Chrome Finished Alloy, High Performance Dunlop Tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring System
EXTERIOR
Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), Front & Rear Fascias, Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door Cladding, Front Grille, Integrated Front Turn Signals, Rear Center Body Panel, Rear Spoiler & End Caps, S281 Supercharged Graphics & Identification, RF Red Saleen Windshield Graphic, RF Red Saleen Bumper Insert, RF Red Serialized Front Bumper, Serialized Engine Bay Plaque, Championship Wreath Graphic
INTERIOR
Leather Performance Driving Seats with Red Stitching, 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat & Power Lumbar, 6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with 200 MPH Speedometer & MyColor Feature, Chrome Dash Vent Bezels, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Badge, Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching, Leather-Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter, Performance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot Brace, Serialized Dash Plaque, S281 Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill Plates, Saleen Key Fob, One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows, AM/FM/CD Sound System, Two Power Outlets, Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers, Air Conditioning, Rear Window Defroster, Dual Power Side-View Mirrors, Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit, Owner's Document Portfolio & Warranty Guide
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual-Stage Airbags, Driver's Seat Position Sensor, Crash Severity Sensor, Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (Latch) Safety Seats, Remote Keyless & Illuminated Entry System 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions, Side-Impact Door Beams
In addition to a great new commemorative product, active military personnel (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard) purchasing a new '06 or '07 Saleen from dealer inventory will recieve a $500 cash incentive and a 1 Day performance driving school training (or $1000 cash) to acquaint them with how to handle their new Saleen.
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By MishaD Posted: 12/10/2007 1:46pm PST
By johnny Posted: 12/10/2007 6:16pm PST
why not setup a veteran's assistance fund and have some of the proceeds go to that?
By Jim Posted: 12/10/2007 11:42pm PST
By CobraMatt Posted: 12/11/2007 4:53am PST
By Marc Posted: 12/14/2007 4:05am PST
By Jay Wright Posted: 12/21/2007 5:44pm PST
By David Willis (SGM RETIRED) Posted: 2/7/2008 5:28pm PST
country for 25 years of active duty. The posative thinking that went into this car is part of the American Spirt. Glad that this has come..
By JT H Posted: 4/22/2008 5:20pm PDT
He's driving one of these now... and earned every bit of this car.
By steve ulrich Posted: 11/30/2009 5:58pm PST
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