Saleen showcased the all new 2011 S302 based off of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 at the Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania over the weekend. This bad-boy is pushing out slightly more power than the normal 5.0-liter (412hp/390lb-ft tq), at 425 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque, will be at dealerships in the coming weeks.

The 2011 Saleen S302 will also feature a Saleen Performance exhaust system, Racecraft suspension upgrades, six-speed manual transmission with LSD and a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. To top off the styling of the S302 it will include a new hood, grill, side skirts, front and rear fascias and a rear wing. The S302 will be rolling on 20-inch Saleen Speedster seven-spoked chrome alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Rosso rubber.

Inside of the Saleen S302 you will find new leather buckets with Ultrasuede inserts, a piano black center console, revised gauges and a leather-wrapped shifter.

Pricing information will be released soon.

Complete 2011 Saleen S302 Specifications:

Powertrain

• 302 cid (5.0L) 4-valve Ti-VCT V8 engine
• 425 hp @ 6,500 rpm
• 395 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,250 rpm
• Saleen performance air filter
• 6-speed, manual transmission
• Limited-slip differential, 3.73:1 final drive (coupe) 3.31:1 (convertible)
• Performance Exhaust System with Saleen design outlets

Suspension System

• Saleen Racecraft suspension
• Saleen Racecraft front sway bar and performance bushings

-optional-

• Saleen Racecraft specific-rate front and rear springs
• Saleen Racecraft nitrogen-pressurized front strut and rear shocks, wide-range adjustable damping
• Saleen Racecraft front strut tower brace

Braking System

• Power-assisted, 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS and traction control
• 12.4 in. front rotors
• 11.8 in. rear rotors

-optional-

• 14 in. slotted front rotors with 4-piston calipers

Wheels & Tires

• Saleen 20-inch, 7-spoke Speed Star silver wheels
• (20×9 front, 20×10 rear) with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires
• (275/35ZR20 front, 275/40ZR20 rear)
• Tire pressure monitoring system

-optional-

• Saleen 7-Spoke Speed Star chrome wheels
• (20×9 front, 20×10 rear)
• Saleen 5-spoke forged chrome wheels
• (20×9 front, 20×10 rear) (late availability)

Interior

• Saleen Design leather seats, front and rear, with contrasting stitching and Ultrasuede® Eco Design™ inserts
• Saleen shifter with leather-wrapped, aluminum shift knob
• Unique, Saleen black-faced gauges, including 200 mph speedometer with MyColor™ feature
• Custom center console finish in Piano Black
• Saleen serialized console plaque
• Saleen steering wheel badge
• Saleen leather door inserts
• Saleen custom-embroidered floor mats
• Saleen illuminated door sill plates
• Ford SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
• Shaker 500 audio system with AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6 CD changer, MP3 capability, 8 speakers
• Saleen “Eagle One” detail kit
• Saleen owner’s document portfolio and warranty guide

Exterior

• Saleen S302 4V Ti-VCT fender badging
• Saleen chevron graphics (color specific to vehicle color)
• Saleen Design Power Flow hood
• Saleen Design injection-molded front fascia, grille, side skirts, rear fascia, rear diffuser, decklid appliqué, spoiler and end caps
• Saleen championship wreath decal
• Saleen serialized engine bay plaque / bumper number decal
• Saleen windshield graphic

-optional-

• Saleen Design injection-molded quarter window covers

Paint Colors

• Ebony
• Performance White
• Race Red
• Grabber Blue
• Sterling Grey Metallic
• Ingot Silver Metallic
• Kona Blue Metallic
• Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat (added cost)

-optional-

• Igniter Orange custom factory paint
• Octane Red custom factory paint
• Silver Shield custom factory paint
• Motor City Blue custom factory paint
• Lights Outs Yellow custom factory paint

Safety & Security

• Advance Trac® with Electronic Stability Control®
• Dual-stage front airbags
• Front seat side-impact airbags
• Remote keyless entry / illuminated entry
• LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) System
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
• SOS post-crash alert system

Dimensions & Capacities

	coupe	convertible
Vehicle weight	3,535 lb.	3,651 lb.
Weight distribution (f/r)	53/47	52/48
Wheelbase	107.1 in.	107.1 in.
Track (f/r)	61.5 in./62.1 in.	62.0 in./62.6 in.
Length	188.2 in.	188.2 in.
Width	73.9 in.	73.9 in.
Height	55.6 in.	56.1 in.
Trunk Space	13.4 cu. ft.	9.6 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	16 gal.	16 gal.

Source: Saleen.com

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Supercars are now part of a new club in my opinion. Whether you agree with me or not, a new benchmark as has been set for performance cars to be called a “supercar”. The 200mph mark seems almost like a standard if a car wants to be in the once-sacred “supercar status”. I realize many supercars only reach speeds just shy of 200mph but when you consider the over-all performance of some vehicles and the astonishing capabilities, you might as-well welcome them to the 200mph club. With a few (pricy) bolt-ons or ECU programming you may be able to add another 10 to 20 mph to the top speed of many supercars anyway.

Our good friend, Chris Grosser, set out to Ochopee, Florida at a rented 2 mile long aviation runway just recently. The goal was to achieve top speed (in a supercar) during a series of runs in a controlled environment. I am not sure of anything that is more fun other than blasting down flat-out on a runway in a supercar. Below is the excerpt from Chris’s new blog. I encourage you to check out some of his professional photography shots if you have the time.

Image Gallery and excerpt from Chris Grosser’s site below…

Location: Ochopee, Florida – at a rented 2 mile long aviation runway

Date: 2/23/2009

Time: 7am-7pm

Goal: Super car top speed runs in a controlled environment

The sounds of cars flying by like rocket jets in excess of 200mph was nothing short of astonishing at yesterday’s 2 mile open runway event located at Ochopee, Florida.

The super car lineup consisted of cars that most people can only dream of, me included. Twin turbo Lamborghini Murcielagos and Gallardos filled the arena early in the morning when being unloaded from trailers at the venue.

A Saleen S7 brought massive amounts of attention from the fans. It’s not an everyday occurrence to view such cars in the wild, much less out on an endlessly long runway being pushed to its limits. It’s a thing of sheer beauty to view a car like the S7 being run to its full potential and not just sitting behind a glass showcase or velvet ropes like a coveted piece of art.

Two Robinson R44 helicopters even made brief appearances. Other visits from curious planes in the area made fly- bys to view the tens of millions of dollars in super cars from around the country.

Having been fortunate enough to take a quick ride in my good friend’s Bentley Continental GT and quickly surpassing the 175mph mark – the 200mph barrier in cars such as the Saleen S7, Twin turbo Murcielago, 1300 horsepower, LP640, Ford GT, or Twin Turbo “Underground Racing” Gallardo seem shockingly feasible.

Feasible is merely an understatement as new speed records were approached and surpassed throughout the day. 200 miles per hour quickly became the new standard for the super cars to strive for and many did just that.