Saleen introduces Sterling Edition S302E Ford Mustang - Ford Mustang Forum

David Burkart · 01-28-2008, 02:00 PM

Saleen's been offering quality styles for years, so its only fitting that they commemorate their 25th with one of their most solid models, recently announcing the Sterling Edition Saleen S302E Ford Mustang. Take the powerful basis of an S302E, with its 620hp and 600 lb-ft torque coming from the supercharged V8, and then add the fact that the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and you’ve got a Mustang with all the bells and whistles an enthusiast would ever require.

So what are these bells and whistles, you ask? At first glance, one might notice the hand-painted racing stripes, newly designed forged wheels and of course 25th anniversary fender badges to top it off.

But open the doors and the stylish upgrades continue, including Black Diamond alcantara seats with leather accents, a center console navigation system and a push-button ignition. Talk about celebrating in style.

Of course, this birthday party on wheels doesn’t come cheap. For $99,995, consumers receive a first-class round trip flight to Detroit, limo service to the plant for a guided tour, a letter of authenticity, serialized car cover and a custom Saleen leather jacket. Hey, they’re only making 25 of them, so why not?

For more information, check out the official press release from Saleen below. Also be sure to check out more photos of the Sterling Edition Saleen S302E in the thumbnails below.

[Photo Credit] Jalopnik.com

David Burkart · 01-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Check out the thumbnails below to see more photos of the Sterling Edition S302E Mustang.

[Photo Credit] Jalopnik.com

David Burkart · 01-28-2008, 02:07 PM

Saleen kicks off the year in style with the reveal of the 25th Anniversary “sterling edition”

DETROIT, MI (Jan. 17, 2008) – The phrase “Saving the best for last” just got an exclamation point. Just when it appeared all the North American International Auto Show reveals were complete, Saleen Automotive unveiled its 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition Ford Mustang.

“At Saleen, automotive passion is more than a catch phrase, it is a lifestyle,” said Saleen General Manager, Marques McCammon. “Showcasing our Sterling Edition Ford Mustang at today’s Sterling VIP Preview is a demonstration of the things that reflect the way our buyers live. They have a high sense of style, a love for all things performance and an affinity for the exclusive. That is the very theme of the VIP Preview event.”

The Sterling VIP Preview was a night full of announcements from Saleen. Among the more significant was the announced move of the Saleen World Headquarters from Irvine, California to Troy, Michigan. “This is a strategic move for the company,” said Saleen CEO, Paul Wilbur. “Our Troy facility has one of the most sophisticated low volume paint facilities in North America. When you combine that with the phenomenal automotive talent pool that is available in Michigan, it is a natural step.” The executive stated that Saleen will maintain an advanced engineering and administrative staff in the “Golden State” to support ongoing operations, but vision would be driven from Detroit.

No night with Saleen is complete without product and the Sterling VIP Preveiw was no exception. To commemorate 25 years of producing high performance specialty vehicles, Saleen unveiled the Sterling Edition S302E. This 25 unit limited edition version of the Saleen flagship car will deliver the patented blend of Saleen style, performance and exclusivity that can only be rivaled by Saleen’s own S7.

“The Sterling Edition S302E is the cream of the crop,” said Saleen General Manger, Marques McCammon. “Saleen is about details and we left none to chance when we created this car. From the hand painted graphics, to the 16 oz genuine sterling silver serialized dash plaque, this car has it all. This is the very definition of a 100-point car.”

Exterior

Each badge is brushed billet, milled with the 25th Anniversary wreath. The car rides on unique 20 inch forged aluminum alloy wheels with a state of the art DurabrightTM corrosion resistant coating. The hand painted gunsight exterior accent aims your attention from the rear of the car to the 25th Anniversary wreath that adorns the hood. The Saleen engineered front carbon wind splitter and rear air diffuser were designed to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The vehicles sub 4 second 0-60 performance is arrested by massive 15 inch cross-drilled vented rotors that are also unique to the “Sterling Edition”.

Interior

The interior of the car is wrapped in luxurious black Alcantara and leather, with silver accent stitching on the door inserts, dash and center console. To commemorate the 25th anniversary, a genuine sterling silver serialized medallion adorns the instrument panel. To insure that the driver can always stay connected, it includes a navigation system and iPod connector.

The car’s 620 horses are called into action at the simple push of a button by virtue of the console mounted push button starter, offered for the first time on an E car in this special edition model.

Lifestyle delivery

The “Sterling Edition” is packed with luxury and style that does not stop with the vehicle. In fact, the customer will be welcomed to the brand in a way that is genuine Saleen. “Every Sterling Edition S302E buyer will get the VIP Treatment,” says Saleen VP of Sales, Mitchell Gadd.

In an extreme lifestyle statement, Saleen announced that every buyer of the Sterling Edition will receive a first class round trip visit to the plant for a guided tour, dinner with Saleen executives, a photo album and portfolio of the car, letter of authenticity, a serialized car cover, and Saleen apparel. “Saleen is an experience and the Sterling Edition is a highlight of that experience,” said McCammon.

“We are anticipating a momentous year, beginning with our “Sterling Edition”. We are working on some very exciting projects and are prepared to deliver exceptional, innovative vehicles to the market,” said Chris Theodore, Saleen’s Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer.