f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 18y 3d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 18/11/07 04:40 AM Share Posted 18/11/07 04:40 AM 2008 Saleen S302 ExtremeSaleen Press Release Saleen Automotive, North America's premiere specialty vehicle manufacturer, today unveiled the latest in a very aggressive 2008 MY product line up.The new "Extreme" unveiled today, technically known as the Saleen S302E, now represents the most powerful Ford derived vehicle that Saleen has ever manufactured and a critical step in earning Saleen's new respect for its products and its brand.The "Extreme", along with 6 other models in Saleen's 2008 model line up, made their world debut today on the runways of the retired El Toro airport runway in Southern California.The new S302E raises the bar for American performance cars while never sacrificing on style and control. New for 2008, the car affectionately known as the "Extreme" boasts a "Saleen built" 302 cubic inch engine augmented by a patented Saleen twin-screw, intercooled supercharger.The combination delivers an unprecedented 620 hp and 600 lb-ft of neck snapping, tyre incinerating torque."We believe that we are in the process of creating a legendary new car.It's thrilling" says Saleen President and CEO, Paul Wilbur. "It seemed to make sense that as we go into our 25th Anniversary as a manufacturer in North America that we make our best and most powerful car yet."Technical SpecificationsEngine: 4.9 litre V8Aspiration: SuperchargedMaximum Power: 620 hp (462 kW)Maximum Torque: 600 lb-ft (812 Nm)Transmission: Six speed manual Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcooke Member 272 Member For: 18y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 18/11/07 06:07 AM Share Posted 18/11/07 06:07 AM now if only fpv did the same and called it a HO.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/#findComment-597374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Large Member Member 564 Member For: 18y 2m 23d Location: Brisvegas Posted 18/11/07 06:21 AM Share Posted 18/11/07 06:21 AM (edited) Felix Edited 18/11/07 06:24 AM by Felix Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/#findComment-597376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 18/11/07 07:27 AM Share Posted 18/11/07 07:27 AM I want one!! 620 HP nice Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/#findComment-597393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 4m 5d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 18/11/07 01:24 PM Share Posted 18/11/07 01:24 PM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/#findComment-597517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 18/11/07 01:47 PM Share Posted 18/11/07 01:47 PM There'll be 2 models...H302 produces 390HP and is currently in production H302SC produces 580HP with production starting mid-December...Fck Ford...This one has the better headlight treatment... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/39868-2008-saleen-s302-extreme/#findComment-597520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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