The New York Auto Show was the pedestal from which Saleen announced*yet another project it has been working on.*Racing*legend Dan Gurney was*the focus of*the new signature edition Mustang -*which will be released in late April -*bearing a resemblance to*his 1969 Trans Am series Mustang.
Saleen CEO Paul Wilbur described it as “amazing” that just 2 years after standing on stage with Parnelli Jones, they have joined up with long time rival, and friend, Dan Gurney to produce 300*limited edition Mustangs for the public. This particular*Saleen will be equipped with a supercharged 4.6L V8 producing 465 horsepower, along with Saleen’s racecraft suspension. Exterior accessories and the vintage*coloration*added to the S197 platform put a modernized twist to the classic that won so many hearts.
On the exterior, the Mustang sports a Gurney Edition body kit, complete with “duck bill” rear spoiler, chin spoiler and stinger type hood. All perfectly harmonized with the paint scheme and carefully placed decals -including the Gurney Eagle insignia reminiscent of the classic.
Although Saleen was not prepared to make a statement, Saleen General Manager Marques McCammon did say that this latest edition was “likely the best all around 281 supercharged car that Saleen has ever built.”*Combine that with the specially tuned racecraft suspension, Generation-II Watts-Link rear end, and the Pirelli Corsa tires - a suspension combination never before*featured on a Saleen vehicle - and you have*yourself a*lightning fast, corner-hugging monster.
The exterior of the car is not the only area to get a face-lift. The interior has also been revamped to include the Gurney Eagle emblem on the steering wheel and head rests of the two-tone seats featuring either red or blue AlcantaraTM inserts.
To honor Dan Gurney’s All American racing persona, Saleen will produce 100 vehicles in each of 3 colors. Torch Red, Performance White and Vista Blue, with contrasting color graphics and interiors,*and a set of “#2″ roundels to complete the Dan Gurney experience. With only 300 being made, this will definitely be a must-have amongst collectors.
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The New York Auto Show was the pedestal from which Saleen announced*yet another project it has been working on.*Racing*legend Dan Gurney was*the focus of*the new signature edition Mustang -*which will be released in late April -*bearing a resemblance to*his 1969 Trans Am series Mustang.Saleen CEO Paul Wilbur described it as “amazing” that just 2 years [...]
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