The New Saleen Mustang Gets 640 Horsepower
9/24/14, 09:54 AM
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I like it, the power is nice that it'll have. A tune and I assume a pulley will turn it into a beast.
Still waiting on the gt350 though, thats what i would like to be driving.
Still waiting on the gt350 though, thats what i would like to be driving.
9/24/14, 10:00 AM
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This side by side comparison makes the normal 2015 mustang old old and bloated. I know its not the cause, just saying. My buddies dad bought him a 2003 Saleen.... it was a brand new purchase. I spoke to my buddy recently. he's got under 7k driven on the car and their thinking of getting ride of it. its a really nice convertible. Not sure if its ever worth buying a car you simply can't enjoy driving. Maybe if I had cash to burn, it could see it...
9/24/14, 10:20 AM
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The buthurt over the Hellcat is hilarious, guys. You do know that's why Dodge made that car, right?
This car looks amazing and SHOULD be quite a but lighter than a Challenger Hellcat but keep in mind that a tuner car with 640hp isn't as cool as a FACTORY 707hp car (that also sells for $60,000). Sorry. It just isn't.
FWIW, the Challenger is likely a pulley/tune away from 1000hp. Supposedly the bottom end is ready for it. Will the same be true of the Saleen car?
This car looks amazing and SHOULD be quite a but lighter than a Challenger Hellcat but keep in mind that a tuner car with 640hp isn't as cool as a FACTORY 707hp car (that also sells for $60,000). Sorry. It just isn't.
FWIW, the Challenger is likely a pulley/tune away from 1000hp. Supposedly the bottom end is ready for it. Will the same be true of the Saleen car?
9/24/14, 12:41 PM
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9/24/14, 03:04 PM
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The buthurt over the Hellcat is hilarious, guys. You do know that's why Dodge made that car, right?
This car looks amazing and SHOULD be quite a but lighter than a Challenger Hellcat but keep in mind that a tuner car with 640hp isn't as cool as a FACTORY 707hp car (that also sells for $60,000). Sorry. It just isn't.
FWIW, the Challenger is likely a pulley/tune away from 1000hp. Supposedly the bottom end is ready for it. Will the same be true of the Saleen car?
This car looks amazing and SHOULD be quite a but lighter than a Challenger Hellcat but keep in mind that a tuner car with 640hp isn't as cool as a FACTORY 707hp car (that also sells for $60,000). Sorry. It just isn't.
FWIW, the Challenger is likely a pulley/tune away from 1000hp. Supposedly the bottom end is ready for it. Will the same be true of the Saleen car?
The HC will break sideways if you romp on the "go" pedal from a roll easily. I can see a lot of inexperienced drivers crapping their pants. lol
***EDIT***
The rear wheel horsepower is OVER 671 and the rear wheel torque is OVER 606, making way more than what Dodge is "claiming" it has.
Last edited by Stage_3; 9/24/14 at 03:54 PM. Reason: added text
9/25/14, 06:23 AM
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I didn't mean to come across as any kind of "upset" by the anti Hellcat comments...I'm really not. I am a very happy Mustang owner and I don't have any plans to buy either nor any compulsion to sell the Mustang I have. I have no dog in this fight.
That said, I grew up with hotrod Mopars and big block Chevys around and I currently love a Ford. I have no brand loyalty, just sincere admiration for what's genuinely "good." Hearing other people speak to their biases rather than reality just makes me laugh.
Looks are subjective...and yes, the Challenger is a whale...but you have to give credit to an amazing package for a **** reasonable price (even if it's way out of my league).
10/27/14, 04:36 AM
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I have to admit, my first reaction was a camaro. However, the headlights made me realize I was looking at a mustang. And does resemble the 2010 mustangs too.
No matter what the grille looks like, I love that hood and the color accents in both grilles. The thing look means.
No matter what the grille looks like, I love that hood and the color accents in both grilles. The thing look means.
10/27/14, 10:58 AM
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I'm thankful Mopar made the HellCat! I mean how awesome is it that the American Power Battle is alive and well! It's an awesome car that sets another benchmark for auto manufactures!
Speaking of... nicely done Saleen!
I've always loved their cars and can't wait to see their '15s on the road.
... now only if they could supercharge a Boss 302 motor in the '15 or an aluminator rather than the GT 5.0.
Speaking of... nicely done Saleen!
I've always loved their cars and can't wait to see their '15s on the road.
... now only if they could supercharge a Boss 302 motor in the '15 or an aluminator rather than the GT 5.0.
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