2008 Patriot American Flag Edition Saleen Mustang

Saleen is paying tribute to our military servicemen and women who defend our country at home and abroad by offering a limited-edition 2008 Patriot American Flag Saleen Mustang. Saleen will build 24 of these limited edition S281 supercharged Mustangs with 8 in each color of Red, White and Blue. One of these models has already popped up for auction on Ebay and can be yours for $51,295, check out the auction here or for all the details see the press release after the jump. High-Res Version 2008 Patriot American Flag Edition Mustang "At Saleen we value our military servicemen and women as they defend our country at home and abroad. They repesent the true pride and strength of America and as America's premiere niche vehicle manufacturer, Saleen wants to salute them. So, as a way to say welcome home to our troops Saleen will build 24 special edition S281 Supercharged cars in Red, White and Blue (8 vehicles per color)" ENGINE 281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8, 465 HP @ 5800 RPM, 425 lb-ft TQ @ 4000 RPM, 3.55" x 3.54" Bore & Stroke, 39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors, 98 mm MAF, Port Matched Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger, Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System, Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter, PowerFlash tm Performance Calibration, 2.5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System DRIVETRAIN 5-Speed Manual Transmission, with 8.8" Differential, 3.31:1 Final Drive, RACECRAFT SUSPENSION, Linear-Rate, Coil Springs (F/R), Sway Bars, 1.38" with HD Bushings (F) .79" (R), Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2), Three-Link, Live Rear Axle with Panhard Rod BRAKING SYSTEM Power Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS, 12.4" Vented Front Disc Brake System, 11.8" Vented Rear Disc Brake WHEELS & TIRES 20" Chrome Finished Alloy, High Performance Dunlop Tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring System EXTERIOR Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), Front & Rear Fascias, Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door Cladding, Front Grille, Integrated Front Turn Signals, Rear Center Body Panel, Rear Spoiler & End Caps, S281 Supercharged Graphics & Identification, RF Red Saleen Windshield Graphic, RF Red Saleen Bumper Insert, RF Red Serialized Front Bumper, Serialized Engine Bay Plaque, Championship Wreath Graphic INTERIOR Leather Performance Driving Seats with Red Stitching, 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat & Power Lumbar, 6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with 200 MPH Speedometer & MyColor Feature, Chrome Dash Vent Bezels, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Badge, Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching, Leather-Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter, Performance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot Brace, Serialized Dash Plaque, S281 Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill Plates, Saleen Key Fob, One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows, AM/FM/CD Sound System, Two Power Outlets, Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers, Air Conditioning, Rear Window Defroster, Dual Power Side-View Mirrors, Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit, Owner's Document Portfolio & Warranty Guide SAFETY & SECURITY Dual-Stage Airbags, Driver's Seat Position Sensor, Crash Severity Sensor, Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (Latch) Safety Seats, Remote Keyless & Illuminated Entry System 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions, Side-Impact Door Beams In addition to a great new commemorative product, active military personnel (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard) purchasing a new '06 or '07 Saleen from dealer inventory will recieve a $500 cash incentive and a 1 Day performance driving school training (or $1000 cash) to acquaint them with how to handle their new Saleen.

By MishaD #1, Posted: 12/10/2007

nice nice Mustang
By johnny #2, Posted: 12/10/2007

how exactly is this paying tribute to our troops? this is capitalizing off our troops. the only thing it will benefit them is if they buy it and receive the $500 off by paying for it in cash. as a mustang owner, i feel that this is disgraceful.

why not setup a veteran's assistance fund and have some of the proceeds go to that?
By Jim #3, Posted: 12/10/2007

I hafta agree. They ought to auction them for disabled vets of ALL wars or periods of service. This is kinda weird.
By CobraMatt #4, Posted: 12/11/2007

I hear what you are saying Johnny, lets hope they donate some percentage of the sale to charity.
By Marc #5, Posted: 12/14/2007

Why do you look at everything as being a negative? Capitalizing off our troops come on? Then what about all the NYPD shirts or NY fire department shirts- then that would be "capitalizing" off them as well? Saleen and Ford have decided to do something as a symbol of appreciation. Stop being so dang negative. Im sure that a portion will go to charity- just like the "Warrior's In Pink" Mustang.
By Jay Wright #6, Posted: 12/21/2007

As a Marine, I agree with Marc. Why not just look at this as a symbol of appreciation, instead of always seeking out the bad in things? And so what if they make a buck or two off it? If seeing or driving this car around reminds us to remember out Vets and think about service members, I say its worth it. Is selling American flags and bibles wrong too?
By David Willis (SGM RETIRED) #7, Posted: 2/7/2008

When I look at this car I am proud to have served my
country for 25 years of active duty. The posative thinking that went into this car is part of the American Spirt. Glad that this has come..
By JT H #8, Posted: 4/22/2008

Buddy of mine just started getting his disability checks after his trip to the sand.
He's driving one of these now... and earned every bit of this car.