At the renowned event dedicated to the Blue Oval - Carlisle Ford Nationals – which took place a week ago, Saleen Performance Vehicles, the aftermarket expert of Mustang rides has unveiled its latest masterpiece, the 2011 Saleen S302.

The refined pony ride in the first Saleen vehicle for 2010 and draws its basis from the recently premiered 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0. Just like all previous creations of the famous muscle car specialist, the new Saleen S302 is limited-edition, high-end ride aimed at enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions. Available in coupe and convertible variants, the fresh ‘Stang boasts an exterior retrofitted with top-end detailing, bold additions and optimized aerodynamic components. It sports a re-styled grille and front fascia, new Saleen extended rear fascia and trunk lid with a simple, elegant, integrated wing.

In the power compartment, the S302's 5.0-liters V8 block is slightly boosted and delivers 425 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.

On the inside, the Saleen ride's cabin ambience is fitted with new, leather sport seats with Ultrasuede inserts, highlighted by chevron-like Ultrasuede red tabs in the seatback bolsters, and unique treatments of the gauges, steering wheel, center console and shifter. Furthermore, contrasting Saleen logos in the door panels, and Saleen logos in the door sill plates illuminate when the doors are opened.

2011 Saleen S302 Technical Data:

POWERTRAIN

  • 302 cid (5.0L) 4-valve Ti-VCT V8 engine - 425 hp @ 6,500 rpm; 395 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,250 rpm
  • Saleen performance air filter
  • 6-speed, manual transmission
  • Limited-slip differential, 3.73:1 final drive (coupe) 3.31:1 (convertible)
  • Performance Exhaust System with Saleen design outlets

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

  • Saleen Racecraft suspension
  • Saleen Racecraft front sway bar and performance bushings
  • Saleen Racecraft specific-rate front and rear springs (optional)
  • Saleen Racecraft nitrogen-pressurized front strut and rear shocks, wide-range adjustable damping (optional)
  • Saleen Racecraft front strut tower brace (optional)

BRAKING SYSTEM

  • Power-assisted, 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS and traction control - 12.4 in. front rotors; 11.8 in. rear rotors
  • 14 in. slotted front rotors with 4-piston calipers (optional)

WHEELS & TIRES

  • Saleen 20-inch, 7-spoke Speed Star silver wheels(20x9 front, 20x10 rear)
  • Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires (275/35ZR20 front, 275/40ZR20 rear)
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Saleen 7-Spoke Speed Star chrome wheels(20x9 front, 20x10 rear) (optional)
  • Saleen 5-spoke forged chrome wheels(20x9 front, 20x10 rear) (late availability) (optional)

INTERIOR

  • Saleen Design leather seats, front and rear, with contrasting stitching and Ultrasuede® Eco Design™ inserts
  • Saleen shifter with leather-wrapped, aluminum shift knob
  • Unique, Saleen black-faced gauges, including 200 mph speedometer with MyColor™ feature
  • Custom center console finish in Piano Black
  • Saleen serialized console plaque
  • Saleen steering wheel badge
  • Saleen leather door inserts
  • Saleen custom-embroidered floor mats
  • Saleen illuminated door sill plates
  • Ford SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
  • Shaker 500 audio system with AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6 CD changer, MP3 capability, 8 speakers
  • Saleen "Eagle One" detail kit
  • Saleen owner's document portfolio and warranty guide

EXTERIOR

  • Saleen S302 4V Ti-VCT fender badging
  • Saleen chevron graphics (color specific to vehicle color)
  • Saleen Design Power Flow hood
  • Saleen Design injection-molded front fascia, grille, side skirts, rear fascia, rear diffuser, decklid applique, spoiler and end caps
  • Saleen championship wreath decal
  • Saleen serialized engine bay plaque / bumper number decal
  • Saleen windshield graphic
  • Saleen Design injection-molded quarter window covers (optional)

SAFETY & SECURITY

  • Advance Trac® with Electronic Stability Control®
  • Dual-stage front airbags
  • Front seat side-impact airbags
  • Remote keyless entry / illuminated entry
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) System
  • SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
  • SOS post-crash alert system