Saleen
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After Steve Saleen resigned from Saleen, Inc. in 2007, the company, under its new leadership, sold the majority of its aftermarket business to MJ Acquisitions on February 2, 2009. About a month later, the new ownership decided to shut down Saleen, Inc. after selling off the supercharger, aftermarket and high-performance parts business. That meant that all warranties on parts sold by Saleen, Inc. through February 2, 2009 would be worthless - effectively voided. So rather than see the brand he created - though he no longer owns it - go down in such a manner, Steve Saleen has stepped in and...
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Saleen, Inc. voids all warranties on cars and parts sold before February 2, 2009Saleen Automotive announced last November that it was seeking a potential buyer, with management acknowledging the firm has suffered financially from the economic downturn and rising fuel prices. In February Saleen announced the sale of its supercharger, aftermarket and high-performance street...
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Saleen Automotive’s new owner confirms interest in Dodge Viper business
Less than two days after Chrysler confirmed that it had received three offers for its Dodge Viper sports car business, the investors who just purchased most of the assets of specialty-car maker Saleen Automotive have revealed that they have also considered adding the Viper business to their...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Saleen reveals SMS 570 Dodge Challenger
American performance carmaker Saleen and its new SMS supercar offshoot has finally revealed its first official product, the Signature Series performance line based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. The lineup will consist of two new vehicles, the SMS 570 and SMS 570X Challengers, both fully...
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Saleen reveals future plans for SMS Limited brand
At the start of last year American performance workshop Saleen announced plans to establish its new SMS Limited brand. The company then rolled out a stunning supercar concept to coincide with the launch of the brand, but unfortunately financial hard times put an end to plans for production of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Steve Saleen announces plans for 2010 Mustang Signature Series
The Saleen name is one of the best-known in the Ford tuning world, and despite his recent break with the Saleen, Inc. company he founded in 1983, Steve Saleen's new SMS Supercars project is going strong with a new range of 2010 Mustangs. Dubbed the 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustang, the new...
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With the 2010 Ford Mustang facelift just months away from being revealed, niche carmaker and specialty tuner Saleen has announced a new tuning package to mark the end of the line of the current model. The new car is called the ‘Dark Horse’ and is based on the 45th anniversary 2009 Ford Mustang GT. Only 25 Dark Horse Mustangs will be built, each fitted with an ‘Extreme Package’ 620hp (462kW) and 600ft-lb (812Nm) supercharged V8 engine. Part of the package includes forged aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, and a forged steel crankshaft. The cars also feature...
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Saleen Releases Gurney Signature Edition Mustang
Saleen has partnered with American racing legend Dan Gurney to develop a limited edition Ford Mustang, which was unveiled today at the New York Auto Show. The car is called the Gurney Signature Edition and it's been designed to mimic Dan's original 1969 Trans Am series Mustang racer. It's...
Ralph Hanson -
Saleen S5S Raptor Supercar Concept
Coinciding with the launch of its new SMS Limited brand, sports car manufacturer Saleen has unveiled a new supercar concept at today’s New York Auto Show that boasts a 650hp V8 engine running on ethanol. Already being touted as the successor to the current S7 flagship, the new car is still in...
Ralph Hanson -
Saleen S5S Raptor Concept Headed To New York
Late last month we reported that Saleen was planning to expand its lineup with a host of new modified muscle cars and possibly a new mid-engined sports car. We can now confirm that a concept version of the mid-engined sports car will be appearing at the upcoming New York Auto Show and that it will...
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Steve Saleen Retires
After 23 years running his self-titled motorsports and tuning shop, Steve Saleen of Saleen Inc. has announced his official retirement. He leaves his position as vice chairman of the board but plans to stay on as a corporate spokesperson and ambassador for the brand. The company was made famous by...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The Saleen S7 Competition: More power, better handling
The ballistic Saleen S7 has just been given the track treatment with a new Competition package being made available as an option. Of course, 750 horsepower is just too little these days, and so the Competition package ups the ante to an astounding 1,000 hp. The extra horsepower comes from...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
