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Since its inception in 1983, Saleen Inc. has modified over 8,000 high-performance Mustangs. Saleem released a statement that it will explore options to sell the company as soon as next year. According to Automotive News, a sale could be tough in a market with tight credit and where a drop in auto sales, specialty companies have [...]]]>

Since its inception in 1983, Saleen Inc. has modified over 8,000 high-performance Mustangs. Saleem released a statement that it will explore options to sell the company as soon as next year.

According to Automotive News, a sale could be tough in a market with tight credit and where a drop in auto sales, specialty companies have been suffering. Not to mention that Chrysler is selling one of Saleen’s major sources of revenue, the Dodge Viper.

Company founder Steve Saleen quit Saleen Inc. in 2007. We’re just worried because we really want to see the S5S Raptor go into production.

Source: egmcartech

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Click above to view gallery of the Saleen S5S Raptor

Though Saleen won't be officially unveiling its new supercar, the S5S Raptor, on stage until tomorrow, we've got pics and details for you now. Though slated to slot below the hardcore S7 in Saleen's lineup, the S5S Raptor looks no less the part of a high-powered high-performance sports car. It's powered by a supercharged 5.0L engine mounted amidships producing around 650 horsepower and 630 lb-ft. of churn on a steady diet of E85 ethanol.

Developed as a collaboration between Saleen and specialty builder ASC -- both of which are owned by the same private equity firm -- the car is plenty of tech and a bit of throwback. The aluminum chassis 2-seater can get from 0-60 in a supercar-standard 3.2 seconds. When it's time to stop, six-pot calipers hidden by 20-inch wheels clamp down on 15-inch rotors up front. The retro bit: a six-speed manual gearbox. A paddle-shifting sequential is also in the works and may be ready when the car goes into production in 2010. Compared to the S7, the S5S is another relative domestic bargain at only $185,000.

We'll bring you live shots of the S5S Raptor tomorrow when it officially debuts, but until then, check out the gallery of shots below.

[Source: Inside Line]

Gallery: Saleen S5S Raptor

 

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Click above to view gallery of the Saleen S5S Raptor

Pre-veiling pictures are available from Autoblog on the new Saleen SSS Raptor slated to fall below the S7 in the lineup. Powered by a 5.0L engine producing 650 horsepower, the SSS Raptor appears to be very high-powered and high-performance sports car.

As reported by Autoblog:

Though Saleen won’t be officially unveiling its new supercar, the S5S Raptor, on stage until tomorrow, we’ve got pics and details for you now. Though slated to slot below the hardcore S7 in Saleen’s lineup, the S5S Raptor looks no less the part of a high-powered high-performance sports car. It’s powered by a supercharged 5.0L engine mounted amidships producing around 650 horsepower and 630 lb-ft. of churn on a steady diet of E85 ethanol.

Developed as a collaboration between Saleen and specialty builder ASC — both of which are owned by the same private equity firm — the car is plenty of tech and a bit of throwback. The aluminum chassis 2-seater can get from 0-60 in a supercar-standard 3.2 seconds. When it’s time to stop, six-pot calipers hidden by 20-inch wheels clamp down on 15-inch rotors up front. The retro bit: a six-speed manual gearbox. A paddle-shifting sequential is also in the works and may be ready when the car goes into production in 2010. Compared to the S7, the S5S is another relative domestic bargain at only $185,000.

We’ll bring you live shots of the S5S Raptor tomorrow when it officially debuts, but until then, check out the gallery of shots below.

[Source: Inside Line]

Gallery: Saleen S5S Raptor

Originally by Jonathon Ramsey from Autoblog on March 19, 2008, 4:30am

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