Steve Saleen has never settled for mediocrity. He has been in the business for 25 years, and his ambition has always been reflected in the products with his name on them—the latest being the 2008 SMS Twenty Fifth Anniversary Ford Mustang.
"In celebration of my 25 years in the niche manufacturing business I wanted to create a personal car for myself that appropriately marks this very special Anniversary,” says Saleen. “The functional aesthetic innovations that we have developed are truly exceptional in every way. Though this car is not going to be for sale, it nevertheless demonstrates the technological advances present at SMS."
Wait—not for sale? Ouch. Anyhow, the vehicle features plenty of aesthetic fluff, but technical and mechanical innovations abound through the steed as a reminder of the distinction of SMS Limited from the rest of the pack.
"My Anniversary cars were always the most powerful of the breed and this car continues that tradition, as this engine produces 720 Horsepower at the crank and 612 Horsepower at the rear wheels!" says Saleen. "And the exhaust note truly is something else. Topped with 670ft lbs of Torque it is quite a steed to tame, thus it is equipped with SMS Cross Drilled 15" 6-Piston Front Brakes and a completely new SMS Billet Aluminum Watts Link System that is robust, durable and attractive."
Check out more photos and an official press release for the 2008 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary SMS Ford Mustang.