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It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since Steve Saleen first founded Saleen Autosport. The company has made a profound impact on the Mustang world since then, producing some of the highest performing Mustangs on the market. The company has a tradition of producing limited-edition anniversary models, starting with the SA-5 Mustang in 1988, the SA-10 in 1993, SA-15 in 1998, and most recently the SA-20 in 2003. That time has rolled around again, and Saleen has announced the SA-25 Sterling Edition Mustang.
Based on the S302 Extreme, the Sterling Edition gets the same supercharged V8 pushing out 620 horsepo
wer and 600 lb-ft torque. Visually separating it from the standard version are unique 5-spoke forged wheels, handpainted "Gun Sight" racing stripes and anniversary fender badges. In addition to the standard Saleen interior upgrades, the Sterling Edition gets a push-button electric start, Black Diamond alcantara seats with leather accents, a navigation system and a serialized center plaque. Buyers will also get luxury treatment, including a first class flight to Detroit, limo transportation to and from the airport, dinner with Saleen executives, a hosted tour of the Saleen plant, and a custom leather jacket among other things. Only 25 will be built at a price of $99,995. It's definitely not for the typical Mustang buyer, but we're sure there are several Saleen faithful out there who will want one in the garage.
[Source: Saleen]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Daniel @ Jan 17th 2008 6:31PM
Best looking Mustang variant out there in my opinion...
John P. @ Jan 17th 2008 6:41PM
Yep. I agree. They look well thought out and comparatively modern next to most mustangs out there.
nick @ Jan 17th 2008 10:42PM
absolutely. That there is purdy.
Lazyhater @ Jan 17th 2008 6:54PM
There are so many special edition Mustang out there, pretty soon there will be more special edition Mustang then regular model!
Purifoy @ Jan 17th 2008 6:54PM
*Groan!* Oh please, not another Mustang variation!
Alon @ Jan 17th 2008 7:38PM
shut......up.....
Oh please, not another person bitching about mustang variations.
vt @ Jan 17th 2008 6:54PM
wow it looks great!
Freestyle4x4f150 @ Jan 17th 2008 7:17PM
Wow, that is the "Cleanest" looking Mustang i have seen yet. Congrats to Saleen, Ford pay attention
Spaceweasel @ Jan 17th 2008 7:19PM
I'm reading along and all seems well, until I reach that inane price tag. Are you kidding me? I understand exclusivity, heritage, and all that - but a grande mocha shy of 100 large?
Anthony @ Jan 17th 2008 7:24PM
This has become an inside joke at Ford and the joke goes something like this.....
Henry- Let's build as many varations of the same car at minimal cost to us and lets see how many the jerks buy.
Dick- LOL...sounds good to me...............damn fools
Warren @ Jan 17th 2008 8:27PM
If this were only true, Anthony.
Ford and Saleen are two different companies entirely. Saleen only purchases chassis from Ford. Unlike Shelby, Saleen is completely independent. In fact, Ford attempted to sue Saleen and put a cease and desist on the Barricade Transformer toys unless they also received a percentage of the profit.
matchbox_1966 @ Jan 17th 2008 8:30PM
why does Autoblog have to create a new post every time they paint this color a different color?? i'm so sick of the mustang posts.
Reader @ Jan 17th 2008 9:23PM
The title is "_____ edition mustang"... Why did you click on it?
Wish there were more photos of this one because it looks pretty good.
matchbox_1966 @ Jan 17th 2008 8:32PM
oops... i meant "paint this car a different color". (My irritation affects my typing apparently)
C.W. @ Jan 18th 2008 10:23AM
no, your stupidity... not your irritation...
Yaroukh @ Jan 18th 2008 12:02PM
whatever clowno
Punkcrisis @ Jan 17th 2008 9:36PM
I respect this car tremendously because it is cheaper then the ZR1 vette still and faster then the Viper, way to go Saleen.
Mobius_1 @ Jan 17th 2008 10:15PM
ZR1 power numbers! Now THAT is a fast Mustang
Randy @ Jan 17th 2008 11:29PM
Wow... I forgot Saleen wasn't Ford! I was thinking SVT until! And yeah, that's the nicest looking Mustang I've seen since the Mach III Concept.
worked there @ Jan 18th 2008 12:15AM
What a joke! no dealer in there right mind would buy any more cars from Saleen.
The Saleen store closed and the corporate office is NEXT!
ASC SUCKS