Saleen

Saleen is an American manufacturer of specialty high-performance sports cars and high-performance automotive parts based in California, USA. The company’s flagship model was the Saleen S7, which they introduced in 2000. The Saleen S7 was designed and developed by Saleen and features a mid-engine design in a high-performance supercar package. Saleen currently manufactures the S302 (Mustang-based), a Ford F-150-based Saleen Sportruck and Saleen S1, a new Saleen supercar, a limited run successor to the S7 supercar, the S7 LM.

Saleen Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Steve Saleen, a former race car driver, in order to design and produce high-performance sports cars. In the early years, Saleen modified existing Ford Mustangs with performance upgrades and distinctive styling, creating a loyal fan base among car enthusiasts. In 1994, Saleen began producing complete vehicles in-house, starting with the Saleen S351 Mustang. In 2000, Saleen introduced its flagship model, the Saleen S7, which was entirely designed and built by Saleen and featured a mid-engine design in a high-performance sports car package. Over the years, Saleen has produced various other models, including the S281, S302, and Saleen Sportruck, among others. In addition to vehicle production, Saleen also produces a variety of automotive parts and accessories for both Saleen vehicles and other high-performance cars. In 2013, Saleen became a publicly traded company through a reverse merger and is currently listed on the OTC Bulletin Board. Steve Saleen still controls and majority owns the company. Saleen has also formed a partnership with Jiangsu Saleen Automotive Technology to produce and distribute vehicles in China, but the venture has been marred by financial impropriety. Despite these challenges, Saleen remains a respected name in the high-performance automotive industry.