Saleen shows off 351 Mustang prototype

Saleen wants to take back the crown of being the premium Ford tuner in the world to prove its supremacy in the segment, company founder Steve Saleen is all set to revive one of the brand’s most iconic productions from the years gone by. Trying to wipe the memory off the recent bad years from its fans’ minds, the tuner is now bringing back the iconic Saleen 351 Mustang albeit the modern day
iteration is still in a prototype form for the time being.

However, Saleen has promised that the model would be released in a production variant by the end of the year and tool to the Southern California based Knott’s Berry Farm where the prototype was shown off at the Fabulous Fords event. The model of course is more than just a simple revival of a classic model. In fact, the new vehicle would be an entirely new generation of model itself.

The original Saleen 351 Mustang was created and sold in ’99 where it used a 495 horsepower engine. However, to give the model currency, Saleen has given it a whole new powertrain built around the 296 setup. The powertrain thus features a supercharged 5.75-liter V-8 engine displacing 351 cubic inches. This new engine allows the model to displace 655 pound-feet of torque and a peak power output of 700 horsepower.

The prototype version of the model was shown off with an automatic transmission though Saleen claims that the production variant would be offered with both an automatic as well as a six-speed manual transmission. The prototype of the Saleen 351 Mustang featured an Orange County Orange finish as well as upgraded interior appointments wheels and body kit. Pricing, availability and trim options would be announced by Saleen at a later date.