2005 Saleen S281

Saleen Mustangs have sold in small but reliable numbers, enough to allow the small company to perform its magic on a wide range of Ford products from the Focus to the Thunderbird.

IRVINE, CA – Saleen is one of the best-known creators of aftermarket performance Mustangs. For nearly two decades, the company has been tweaking America’s favorite performance car to extract more power, better handling, and improved braking. Garishly outfitted with signature decals, scoops and spoilers, Saleen Mustangs have sold in small but reliable numbers, enough to allow the small company to perform its magic on a wide range of Ford products from the Focus to the Thunderbird.

Given the company’s headquarters in Orange County, Calif., it’s not surprising that Saleen chose the 2004 California Auto Show in Anaheim to unveil the 2005 Saleen S281, a modified version of the all-new Mustang that is reaching dealerships as this is written.