April 14, 2006

2006 New York Auto Show:
2007 Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang debuts

New York, New York - Specialty automobile manufacturer, Saleen, unveiled its Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang at the New York auto show. It comes with a new Saleen 302 cid V8, 3-valve engine that produces 370 SAE hp at 6000 RPM, and with 370 ft-lb of torque at 4000 RPM.

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Steve Saleen, President & CEO of Saleen, said, "Parnelli Jones is an American racing icon. In the fifties, sixties, and seventies Parnelli won just about every race that he appeared in, including the Indy 500. 1970 was the year that the SCCA Trans Am Series boasted the most competitive field ever, and Parnelli Jones and his Boss 302 Mustang competed against the likes of Mark Donahue and Dan Gurney, and there he captured the championship. Our relationship began in 1987 when Parnelli raced for me on the Saleen team, and helped us win our first SCCA Manufacturer's Championship at Sebring, Florida. I can't think of any other individual that brings with him the unique connection between championship winning Mustangs and Saleen."

Parnelli Jones commented, "It's a true honor to have a special edition Saleen wearing my name. This impressive car takes me back in time -- it makes me want to take it for a run around the track. I'm sure that this car will be an adrenaline-pumping experience for anyone who has the chance to own or drive one. I think that this car is going to evoke nostalgia not only for Steve Saleen and myself, but for everyone that lays their eyes on it."

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