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awayne 08-15-2003 03:49 AM

Saleen Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the Unveiling of the SA-20
 
Here is everything you want to know about the new SA-20 20th Anniversary Saleen, it is based on a 2003 S281 Supercharged Convertible:

Standard Features and Specifications:

Saleen S281 4.6L 2V 375 HP Engine
Torque 415 ft lb
Saleen Series IV Screw Type Intercooled Supercharges
Saleen Powerflash Performance Calibration
Differential Gear Ratio 3.27:1
Five Speed Manual Transmission
Saleen Twin Gauge Pod, Boost and Air Temperature
Saleen Performance air filter
Saleen Performance Center Exhaust System
Saleen X-pipe

Air Management Design:

Saleen Urethane Front & Rear fascia, side skirts, side scoops
Saleen S281 rear Extreme Wing
Saleen "blacked-out" front grill treatment
Saleen Lightweight vented composite hood
Saleen 20th Anniversary Tonneau

Racecraft Suspension:

Saleen Variable Rate front and rear springs
Saleen front struts (N2) and upper strut bushings
Saleen rear shocks (N2)
Saleen front sway bar and pivot bushings
High performance Pirelli P7000 tires 255/35ZR18 (Front) 265/35ZR18 (Rear)
Saleen Five spoke Special 20th Anniversary Custom Painted pearl white 9" wheels
Saleen Valve Stem Caps
Saleen high performance wheel alignment and tuned chassis

Styling and Interior:

Saleen 20th Anniversary Special leather sport seats
Saleen 200 MPH speedometer with white face gauges
Saleen performance driving pedals
Saleen close ratio shifter
Saleen 20th Anniversary Special S281 Graphics and Identification
Saleen Windshield graphic
Saleen Fender Badge
Saleen Serialized engine bay plaque
Saleen Serialized bumper number
Saleen Serialiuzed 20th Anniversary console plaque
Saleen Championship wreaths
Saleen 20th Anniversary Special custom carpet door panels
Saleen 20th Anniversary Special custom floor mats
Saleen 20th Anniversary Special key fob
Saleen "Eagle One" detail kit
Saleen owners document portfolio

Color Combination:

Saleen Factory Paint: Pearl White
20th Anniversary Special black and yellow graphics
20th Anniversary Special custom painted Pearl White wheels

Special Anniversay Delivery:

Airfare
Lodging (one night)
Dinner with Steve Saleen
Presentation durning 7th Anual Saleen Car Show (September 13th 2003)

Performance Upgrade Options:

Saleen 13" Brake System
Saleen Performance Cooling Package
Saleen Maxgrip Differential

Exterior Upgrades:

Wheel and Tire Upgrade with 18" x 10" Rear Wheels

Please contact Saleen for complete pricing information. Once we receive any pictures of the SA-20, they will be posted once we are allowed to do so.

*** All of the above information is Copyright of Saleen Inc. The above information my not be copied or reproduced without written permission from Saleen Inc. ***

Blip 08-17-2003 06:57 AM

Wayne,

Here's a little more information I got when ordering my SA-20:

The brake upgrade uses Brembo, not Alcon parts.

There is no lightbar and the tonneau cover is a unique, new design to the SA20.

jim293 08-20-2003 11:47 PM

SA-20
 
Hi Wayne
How many of these SA-20's will they be making? Is this something that is ordered direct from Saleen or can you order from a Saleen Dealer. I am thinking that they had one at Villa Ford out here in California when I was out there last saturday. I had noticed that it had some diffrent Saleen stickers on the door. The stickers where it says Saleen were a lot bigger I am wondering if this was one of the cars in which you had ordered. I guess that I should have paid more attention to the details. Thanks
jim293
2002 Saleen s/c coupe
Torch Red
#293

Blip 08-24-2003 05:42 AM

Jim293,

Saleen is only making 10 SA20 cars and they are ordered directly from Saleen, not your local dealer.

You did not see one at a dealership because Saleen has not finished building them yet and the first "public" showing of the anniversary cars will be at the September car show at the Saleen Factory.

As of last week, when I was checking on my order, I was told there were still some SA20's available. Call Lupe Baker, Director of Vehicle Sales, 949-597-3832, if you are interseted in ordered a SA20.

awayne 08-24-2003 11:56 AM

Jim,

Did you receive my email that I sent you about 4 days ago? From what I have heard they are only going to have 1 or 2 of them built by the September show at Saleen. I have also heard they have a total of 4 sold, this was of about 1 week ago. Please let me know if you have any additional questions at all.

awayne 08-28-2003 01:00 PM

Only two SA-20s remain, order today!
 
Just wanted to let you all know that as of Tuesday the 26th, there are only 2 remaining SA-20's IF you still want to get one, you better get in on it quickly.

00-0301 09-06-2003 01:49 PM

cooling?
 
What can you tell us about the "Performance Cooling Package"?

Thanks,
Pete

Blip 09-06-2003 07:29 PM

Pete,

Here's the information from my order package:

"This all aluminum dual-core radiator and high flow cooling system is ideal to maintain your Saleen at peak performance during the hottest weather. Recommended for track days and in the warm weather climates

Retail Price: $349.00"

Doesn't tell you much.

awayne 09-17-2003 04:37 AM

SA-20 Pics from the Saleen Show
 
Saleen Celebrates its 20th Anniversary With
the Unveiling of the SA-20


Irvine, Calif., August 29, 2003 – This year marks the 20th anniversary of Saleen, Inc., manufacturer of premium, high-performance vehicles such as the Saleen Mustang, Saleen/bonspeed Thunderbird, Saleen Focus and Saleen S7. In celebration of this event, Saleen is offering the ultimate in limited edition vehicles: the SA-20 Speedster. The vehicle will be unveiled to the public at Saleen’s 7th Annual Car Show at the company’s Irvine facility on Saturday, September 13th. The SA-20 epitomizes Saleen’s
philosophy; “Power in the Hands of a Few” with only ten of these special edition vehicles being produced.

The SA-20 Speedster, based on the Saleen S281, will be available as a convertible only and will be powered by a 375 HP, 4.6L V8 featuring a Saleen Series IV Screw Type Intercooled Supercharger and Saleen PowerflashTM performance calibration system. The ten vehicles will be factory-custom painted Pearl White with its Five Spoke 18” wheels painted to match. The SA-20 will feature Saleen’s brandnew, never before seen 20th anniversary Tonneau cover with integrated light-bar design. In addition, the vehicle will feature 20th anniversary black and yellow graphics, Saleen’s lightweight, vented, composite hood, S281 Extreme Wing and S281 Extreme Rear Fascia with center exhaust. The interior of the SA-20 will feature 20th anniversary special edition Saleen leather sport seating, console plaque, custom floor mats and custom door panels.

The Saleen SA-20 will mark the third time Saleen has celebrated one of its anniversaries with the release of a limited-edition vehicle. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary with the SA-10 and its 15th anniversary with the SA-15. Each anniversary car was produced in limited quantities of ten. Both cars are extremely rare and highly sought after.

For customers who order the SA-20 prior to Saleen’s 7th Annual Car Show on September 13th, purchase includes airfare for two and one night’s lodging to be present for the public unveiling of the SA-20. SA-20 owners will also dine with Steve Saleen where a private unveiling of the vehicle will be held the evening before the car show.


The following link will take you to the pictures:

http://soec.org/saleen-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary/

Also to come are some photos and videos from the Saleen/SOEC Driving Event, post Saleen Show dinner and Sunday Sailing Day. These will all be in the new Post Event Gallery that will be added this week!!!

I will be adding some additional Wallpapers of the SA-20. Please let me know if you have a special request of a specific picture you would like for a wallpaper.


(Here are some additional photos: http://forums.themustangsource.com/s...d.php?t=385877 -- Saleen Forums Administrator)

09-26-2003 07:46 PM

What is the sticker price?

tbrodzeller 09-30-2003 05:21 PM

I think around $60,000...

jim293 10-01-2003 08:35 PM

SA-20
 
Hey Tony
Boy that is some serious green. But then again there is only ten of them.
jim293
2002 s/c coupe
torch red
#293

ianopp 02-13-2009 09:17 PM

Qs: 2003 SA20 production?
 
Greetings all! Longtime reader, first time poster with a question I know most could answer (yes, I searched first!). I always thought there were 10 SA20s produced, but the production page lists only 6. Can anyone tell me which # is accurate? And I also understand 1 was an auto? Oh, and if you own one and plan to sell it in about 3-4 years, you know there'll be 1 VERY intersted buyer out there for ya!

Thanks and keep up the great work everyone!

HOLLYWDHOMICIDE 02-13-2009 09:34 PM

There were 10 SA-20's built. One was an automatic. All were Speedster Convertibles!!!

Dave 02-13-2009 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianopp (Post 14833)
Greetings all! Longtime reader, first time poster with a question I know most could answer (yes, I searched first!). I always thought there were 10 SA20s produced, but the production page lists only 6. Can anyone tell me which # is accurate? And I also understand 1 was an auto? Oh, and if you own one and plan to sell it in about 3-4 years, you know there'll be 1 VERY intersted buyer out there for ya!

Thanks and keep up the great work everyone!

Welcome to the forums! The SA-20s are a trick piece. Kinda' neat how they are all feature a custom pearl refinish.

As Mark stated above, one was an automatic and all featured the new Saleen Anniversary Speedster kit. This differed from the original Saleen Speedster in that the SA-20 had an low-profile, integrated styling bar connected to the cover. This would continue as an option on the 2004 S281s.

The limit was set at 10 production units. As of the writing of The Saleen Book by Brad Bowling circa 2003, there were six SA-10 produced.

As of Brad's most recent writings, he continues to state a total of six SA-20 were produced out of a possible ten.

You bring up a great question though and this is when we shall ask one of the Saleen employees to check and see whats-what with the SA-20.

Will have an update for you soon.

Once again, thanks for visiting the forums and good luck with the search!

Greg Wackett 02-13-2009 10:34 PM

The automatic is with a couple who do not plan on selling it any time soon.

jorgea 05-28-2012 02:01 PM

SA-20 Pics from the Saleen Show
 
Whoever got that limited edition cars are extremely fortunate. I wonder how much each one is valued at.

Dave 10-29-2013 05:28 PM

Eight or nine of the total ten 2003 SA20 models offered may have been produced.

tfalk 10-31-2013 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Wackett (Post 14847)
The automatic is with a couple who do not plan on selling it any time soon.

Is that Chuck's old car, #007? (Mr. Bond?)

Dave 01-07-2014 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfalk (Post 112911)
Is that Chuck's old car, #007? (Mr. Bond?)

Yes! :smile:


Also of interest, Jim and I recently learned that SA-20 #11 was built to Extreme specifications by Saleen for the original owner. This appears to be the only 20th Anniversary model produced as such.

saleenster 01-07-2014 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 115595)
Also of interest, Jim and I recently learned that SA-20 #11 was built to Extreme specifications by Saleen for the original owner. This appears to be the only 20th Anniversary model produced as such.

very interesting. Any pictures of #11 by chance, and what state is in ..?

Dave 01-07-2014 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saleenster (Post 115609)
very interesting. Any pictures of #11 by chance, and what state is in ..?

03-0011 SA-20 is housed in a private collection with an estimated 100 miles on the odometer.

saleenster 01-07-2014 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 115612)
03-0011 SA-20 is housed in a private collection with an estimated 100 miles on the odometer.


figures, thanks for sharing Dave....got a picture of the car by chance?

Dave 01-08-2014 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saleenster (Post 115638)
figures, thanks for sharing Dave....got a picture of the car by chance?

SA-20 #11 was exported from the United States. The owner enjoys privacy.

Dave 08-06-2014 02:53 PM

Correction. It now appears SA-20 number 10 was also built as an Extreme. Like number 11, number 10 was built a year after introduction.

So, as we stand... two SA-20 models appear to be Extreme spec.

Like number 11, both are part of private collections that include an S7.

Dave 10-30-2014 08:31 AM

1 Attachment(s)
Photo of SA-20 #10. One of two known 20th Anniversary Editions built to Extreme specs by Saleen.

Barricade 10-30-2014 01:32 PM

I really, really like that car!

Dave 10-30-2014 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barricade (Post 126790)
I really, really like that car!

Car is for sale. Contact Greg Wackett for details.

Jason @ 281m 10-31-2014 01:29 AM

Boy would I love to have that.

Agent_177 10-31-2014 08:48 PM

Man that is nice!

Dave 11-01-2014 01:33 AM

1 Attachment(s)
SA-20 #11, also built to Extreme spec for export.

Dave 11-01-2014 01:51 AM

1 Attachment(s)
.....sa-20 #01

Dave 11-01-2014 01:51 AM

2 Attachment(s)
.....sa-20 #03

Dave 11-01-2014 01:59 AM

1 Attachment(s)
.....sa-20 #07

Specracer 11-01-2014 10:40 AM

Sharp looking cars, thanks for posting. I'm a big fan of the late new edge body style

Dave 11-09-2014 12:07 AM

6 Attachment(s)
More of #10.

OxfordS281 11-09-2014 02:10 AM

What brakes does #10 sport?

Dave 11-09-2014 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxfordS281 (Post 127103)
What brakes does #10 sport?

Alcon calipers with 14" 2-peice rotors.

seethrough 11-10-2014 11:22 AM

Everytime I see pictures of one of these I wonder why Saleen did not bring the flat black from the hood down into the grill opening of the front bumper. It just looks so natural to bring the black down and when I don't see that it looks unfinished. Beautiful car that is going to make someone very happy!

00_ExtrmRnbw 11-10-2014 11:23 AM

#10 sure does look good...

saleenster 11-10-2014 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 127110)
Alcon calipers with 14" 2-peice rotors.

Dave those look like Brembo's, which would also be correct for Extreme spec.

An SA20 in Extreme spec would be the ultimate New Edge car IMO. Thanks for sharing the pictures of #10

Dave 11-10-2014 08:19 PM

2 Attachment(s)
Quote:

Originally Posted by saleenster (Post 127151)
Dave those look like Brembo's, which would also be correct for Extreme spec.

An SA20 in Extreme spec would be the ultimate New Edge car IMO. Thanks for sharing the pictures of #10

Thank you for the correction.

The #10 and #11 SA-20 are running the "large Brembo" kit. Versus the standard Saleen/Cobra R Brembo kit.

Attached are samples. Red calipers are the "large kit." Black calipers are the "small kit."

OxfordS281 11-10-2014 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 127154)
Thank you for the correction.

The #10 and #11 SA-20 are running the "large Brembo" kit. Versus the standard Saleen/Cobra R Brembo kit.

Attached are samples. Red calipers are the "large kit." Black calipers are the "small kit."

Was that only an option for the sa-20? Any other new edges running the larger Brembo?

00_ExtrmRnbw 11-10-2014 09:35 PM

#03 brakes for comparison

http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps6bb4fe71.jpg

seethrough 11-11-2014 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxfordS281 (Post 127155)
Was that only an option for the sa-20? Any other new edges running the larger Brembo?

The 2003/2004 Extreme models have the larger Brembo package with the 14" two piece rotors.

OxfordS281 02-07-2015 09:20 PM

Nice history and cool info Dave. Is it #10 still for sale?

Dave 02-07-2015 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxfordS281 (Post 129338)
Is it #10 still for sale?

Don't know. Around November or December it was available.

Saleen Forums Admin 06-26-2015 08:19 PM

SA-20 #10 is sold. Congratulations to the new owner! :smile:

seethrough 06-26-2015 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleen Forums Admin (Post 133263)
SA-20 #10 is sold. Congratulations to the new owner! :smile:

Darn! I guess I can stop digging change out of the dryer and the couch now.

OxfordS281 08-06-2017 09:28 PM

#10 for sale?

http://saleenlocator.net/web-listing...eme-03-0010sa/


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