Saleen to launch "Dark Horse" Mustang
With the 2010 Ford Mustang set to be unveiled in November, time is running out for tuners to put out special edition Mustangs. Saleen seems to have saved its best for last and will be unveiling a "Dark Horse" Mustang next week. The super-Stang will feature the 620 horsepower V8 from the S302 Extreme plus the SuperShaker system that combines a functional ram air system with Saleen's twin-screw supercharger system - a first for a Saleen production car. The "Dark Horse" will sport the Heritage body style and have additional features exclusive to the model. Production will begin in the Fall of 2008, and only 25 will be produced. Our best guess for the "Dark Horse" moniker is that the car will feature an all matte-black paint scheme. We'll bring you all the details of the car after its official debut next week.
UPDATE
Saleen sent us a rendering of the Dark Horse, which can be seen above.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Adam Marcello 10:45AM (9/19/2008)
Yawn.
Another week, another mustang package.
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Shipey 10:50AM (9/19/2008)
Yawn.
Another mustang package, another whiner.
Randy 11:34AM (9/19/2008)
It's amazing! People yap about having no options, then when you give them all the options in the world they say "there's just to many options". Maybe the problem isn't the options or lack there of. Maybe it's simply inner misery unleashed on something they don't have a passion about; so instead of keeping their mouth shut, they vent their frustrations outward to smother the happiness of others so that when others feel joy and happiness, they don't have to be reminded how much of a miserable existence they truly endure!
Or not! :)
Adam Marcello 1:11PM (9/19/2008)
Im certainly not bitching about options. Options are good, but it seems a little redundant to base a whole new "edition" off of taking 2 parts off your shelf and putting them together.
TJ 10:52AM (9/19/2008)
With only 25 being built, get ready for more idiotic comments about "Another week, another mustang package" than there will be actual vehicles produced.
Cliffs notes For the morons:
1) only 25 made: you will never see one. Check Barret Jackson in 30 years, until then, STFU.
2) Mustang package? This is a tuner car. This is no more a package than any Brabus, 9-Extreme, Henessey, Startech, or other we hear about. But that won't stop you from pinning this on Ford somehow as another special edition.
3) Would you really prefer to never hear about a limited edition (only 25 produced) 620 horepower vehicle, and instead try to research it in 30 years when they hit the auction circuit in force?
4) If you are really this apathetic towards anything with a Mustang badge, why even take the time to post here?
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why not the LS2LS7? 11:33AM (9/19/2008)
Check Barret-Jackson in 30 years? Why not check it now? There's no greater way than to indicate how "collectible" your car is than by putting a new one on Barret-Jackson and watching it roll off with some ridiculous overbid. They did it for the GT500 didn't they? They'll do it for the new Camaro I'm sure.
Hey, my local Ford dealer is putting a pinstripe on their Mustangs and charging a $850 markup ("appearance package") for it. I thought I'd announce it on autoblog. But they'll only make 25 of them, so don't go making any stupid comments, you'll likely never see one. Of course, once they sell 25, they'll likely announce another new "appearance package" that is only mildly different than this one and put that out for a "limited run" too.
On a slightly more serious note, remember that very few items ever sold as collectible actually become actually collectible.
TJ 11:44AM (9/19/2008)
Really? I expect better from you.
1) "They did it for the GT500 didn't they? They'll do it for the new Camaro I'm sure." Who is 'they'? Ford? GM? in case you missed my earlier post, this is a TUNER CAR, NOT A FACTORY VEHICLE.
2) "Hey, my local Ford dealer is putting a pinstripe on their Mustangs and charging a $850 markup" Good for them. Some sucker will pay for it. However, a dealer add-on does not equal a tuner car, just as a pinstripe does not equal a shaker/blower and 620hp.
why not the LS2LS7? 1:52PM (9/19/2008)
"They" is the seller/maker of the car. Ford in the case of the GT500, GM in the case of the Camaro. And when this goes up there, it'll be Saleen doing it. Could you not have figured that out?
As to the idea that a pinstripe is different from a tuner car, you haven't seen this pinstripe.
JJ 5:00PM (9/21/2008)
Just so you guys know, Saleen isn't considered a "Tuner". It is actually considered it's own seperate manufacturer, and if i remember, i believe that all Saleen Mustangs carry their own VIN number as well. Roush, and Steeda are tuners. Saleen is not.
garland823 10:57AM (9/19/2008)
I just find it funny that because it's a Mustang, they have to be sure to tell you the hood scoop is in fact functional.
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Torrent 11:05AM (9/19/2008)
Surprisingly there hasnt been much Current Mustang news. It's kind of refreshing because I thought people were forgetting the current mustang and only focusing on the new one. Although I bet there's already about 45 boykits lined up for it.
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Mjk 11:16AM (9/19/2008)
I am really blown away that there is still a market for niche special editions. You would think the amount of people who would buy a special edition of a Mustang already has, and thus the market would be over saturated and dead at this point. Oh well, get in where you fit in I guess.
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why not the LS2LS7? 11:21AM (9/19/2008)
I want to send congrats to Carlos for being ahead of the curve.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/18/spy-shots-2010-ford-mustang-totally-revealed-base-v6-gt500-a/comments/14403787/
Who had 9 hours in the pool?
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Terry 11:51AM (9/19/2008)
I personally have nothing against these mustang packages. I think they create individuality, not to mention a bit of exclusivity, amongst the sportscar market. Remember, in the sixties the big three had dozens of variances of their muscle cars. I highly doubt anyone was complaining then.
And to compare, look at how many models of the Porsche 911 are being produced today, and not just by Porsche themselves. Granted, it's a high-end performance car, but other then that there isn't much difference. TechArt, Gembella, 9ff, Ruf etc. are all reputable tuners who sell "special packaged editions" of the 911.
I say good on Ford and Saleen for mixing up the party.
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Torr 1:49PM (9/19/2008)
I dont make comments on this site anymore because there is hardly any constructive criticism or clean useful comments to be seen. But everytime I look through the comments, especially about the mustang, I see tons of whiners, complainers and simply rude unhappy people. Yes LS2LS7, I'm talking about you. Unfortunately, you're not the only one.
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why not the LS2LS7? 2:10PM (9/19/2008)
Oh, good thing you clarified. Because I thought you were talking about TJ. TJ is the one who called autoblog readers/posters idiots and morons.
TORR 2:15PM (9/19/2008)
Wow that was quick! No life outside of Autoblog I see LS2LS7? TJ was probably pissed that all that comes from you is venom. If you dont like to read about the mustang, just go past the post. You and the other whiners make it so no legitimate info is debated here. Just your hate filled rants.
why not the LS2LS7? 2:20PM (9/19/2008)
Yeah, you're probably right on both counts. TJ was pissed about my post that I hadn't even made yet.
Sorry I can't spend more time on this post, I have to go post on joystiq too you know.
Rick 6:58PM (9/19/2008)
I've never 'whined' on a mustang thread, so this will be my first time. Why do all of these look the same? It seems everytime there's a new mustang it looks the same? This has matt paint and a big engine but otherwise looks identical to the every other mustang I pass on the road. I just don't see a difference. Just wanted to post - not my hate, but my amazement and confusion.
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TORR 1:02PM (9/20/2008)
Rick- your post isnt considered whining or hate filled. I presume the reason that you cant see any differences is because the mustang is not a vehicle that stirs your objectives for a vehicle. Maybe you like Camaros better. Anyways, its all in the details. The shaker hood is nothing like what you see on the road everyday. The headlight splitter, wheels and front fascia are different as well. No big deal, but I am sure there are other things that are different too. This isnt a vehicle for everyone, just those who wish to be different without losing the general appeal of the current generation mustang.