Saleen has never been a company to short Mustang enthusiasts of specialty models to talk about. So, the new additions to its notorious Heritage Product Line should come as no surprise, adding the new H302 and H302SC.
Power comes through many routes for the H302. Its 6-speed manual gearbox transferred power down to the forged 19 inch wheels with Pirellis to top it off. The company crafted its own naturally-aspirated, 3-valve, 5.0L engine for the H302 which produces 390hp. Attribute that to the 5-axis CNC ported cylinder heads, improved fuel system and rotating assembly. The ride is equally generous in comfort, offering Saleen Racecraft suspension and 14 inch vented brake discs with four piston calipers to provide premium stopping power.
Of course, not all enthusiasts settle for 390hp. Saleen knows that. That’s why they’re offering the H302SC—the “SC” illustrating its supercharged beast that lies beneath the hood. All of the fixings regarding the body, suspension and engine are the same as its H302 predecessor, but the intercooled supercharger spits out a whopping 580hp with 525 lb-ft of torque. Notably, that figure challenges the performance output of Shelby’s GT500 and GT500KR. King of the Road, what?
The naming of the Heritage Line isn’t simply for show. Touchups to the body take cues from the Parnelli Jones Special Edition Mustang as well as the iconic Boss Mustangs that many enthusiasts idolize. Take it from Saleen Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Chris Theodore: “The ‘H’ line draws its inspiration from the late sixties Boss 302 Mustang and is a real compliment to the Ford family heritage.”
Production of the new additions to Saleen’s Heritage Line began in October of 2007, so expect to see them in dealerships soon. Of course, production of the H302 is limited to 500 units while its supercharged big brother will be kept to 200 units. While exclusive, the company maintains their attainability, setting the base price for the H302 at $56,999 and the H302SC at $74,999.
For more information of the new H302 and H302SC Mustangs, check out the Official Press Release from Saleen below.