Saleen is offering, for the first time in company history, its high performance 302 cubic inch (5.0L) premium crate engines for sale through its Speedlab Aftermarket Division. The engine will be available in either short block or long block varieties to satisfy the most seasoned of engine builders and power enthusiasts. Saleen offers the same OEM quality, durability and precision-built engines used today in Saleen built performance vehicles. The legendary 302 engine has already made its rightful return to the performance stage in Saleen product offerings such as the Parnelli Jones Edition, Heritage Series, and the new 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition. Consumers now have the opportunity to upgrade their existing vehicle with a high performance Saleen 302 crate engine.

Saleen has announced that the Heritage styling, which can be found on Heritage Mustangs such as the 2008 Saleen H302 SC, has been made available to 2005-2008 Mustang owners as a complete kit or as individual pieces. The complete kit comes with front and rear fascias, side skirts, spoiler, rear louvers and quarter window panels at a price of $2,499.99. For the complete list of parts and prices check out the pdf here.

The phrase “Saving the best for last” just got an exclamation point. Just when it appeared all the North American International Auto Show reveals were complete, Saleen Automotive unveiled its 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition Ford Mustang.

Saleen has found a way to pay tribute to our troops serving in our military by creating a special edition Mustang dubbed the American Flag Patriot Edition. Saleen will produce 24 of the special edition Mustangs with 8 in each color of red, white and blue. Someone has already posted one up for sale on Ebay here with a buy it now price of just over $51,000. Check out the official press release after the fold.

Saleen has shed some light on their 2008 lineup which includes a monster 620HP model. The 2008 Saleen S302E pumps out 620HP and 600TQ with a 6-speed transmission to help transfer all that power to the rear wheels, which happen to be sporting 20-inch 5 spoke rims wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Rosso. Saleen also announced the 2008 Saleen H302 SC with 580HP and 525TQ. Check out the officials links above for more information and pictures.

The 2008 Saleen S281 RF will offer a tremendous value by blending performance with distinct styling all at $49,995 MSRP (including destination). Limited to 100 units the RF features exclusive red accents, Saleen’s patented 465 HP twin-screw supercharger, and other Saleen performance parts. The S281 RF will only be available in two colors, black and alloy.

In a move that the Air Resources Board hoped would send a message to other Auto Manufactures, Saleen was fined $700,000 dollars for selling uncertified cars in California. The modifications made to the Saleen automobiles to increase performance, specifically on the Focus N20, Focus S121 and S281 Mustang, caused the Saleens to not meet the requirements set forth by the ARB.

The Saleen 550 is a tribute to Steve Saleen’s involvement in the development of the Ford GT. The Saleen 550 is based on their 550 Horsepower Saleen S281 Extreme Edition and is only available to those lucky enough to own the Ford GT. The Saleen 550 is meant to be the daily driver for those who want a bit more trunk space and ground clearance than their Ford GT affords them. The cars will be painted to match the buyers’ GTs. Pictures after the fold.

If you see a flash of hot pink whilst traveling the east coast of America later this month, be sure to make room for Molly Saleen and her candy colored, customized automobile. With 3000 miles of road ahead and America’s premiere car manufacturing dynasty sizzling pink all around her, Molly Saleen and her Molly-Pop Mustang are likely to be in a hurry. After all, Burt Reynolds didn’t hang around as he made Hollywood History with the ever-popular Cannonball Run made during his Hollywood heydays of the 1980s.

Steve Saleen has officially announced he will be retiring from Saleen Inc, the company Steve Saleen founded 23 years ago. His company has easily become the most well known specialty vehicle manufactures in the world and Mustang enthusiasts have come to love the Saleen Mustangs he has produced. He won’t be giving up all his work though as he still is the majority stakeholder and will have a say in product design, branding, marketing and other company activities. You can read the official press release after the jump.

The list of Special Edition Mustangs continue to grow as Saleen releases information on their latest custom Mustang, The 2007 Saleen H281 “Heritage Edition” Mustang. Just like the Shelby GT the Saleen H281 produces an additional 30 Horsepower over a stock GT resulting in 330 Horsepower. So far there has been no mention of any other performance upgrades to it, just that it will sport special Heritage leather seating, badging and exterior styling graphics. Not sure that that makes it worth the $42,028 MSRP and the dealership markup that will no doubt follow.

CarCrazy.com assistant editor John Breaux discussed with Steve Saleen many things while at the 2006 Cruisin the Coast Auto Show in Biloxi, Mississippi, one of which was whether or not that the 2009 Saleen Mustang would get additional power to match the horsepower increase that Ford plans to give the 2009 Mustang. Saleen replied, “Yes we are, I just talked to Alan Mulally (Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive) about the 2009 facelift year and what kind of added power the GT and Cobra will get.”