DickH

What are the differences between a normal 89gt and an 89 saleen? I have tried searching google but all I seem to find are ssc specs.

raven_ghostwolf

Ok here ya go straight from "The Saleen Book" by Brad Bowling this is the Holy Grail of Saleen Mustangs, I just got a brand new copy of this book last week! WOOT!

1989 Standard Saleen
Engines
Stock 302-cid(5.0-liter) EFI V-8 HO
Bore and stroke - 4.00v3.00 inches
Compression ratio - 9.0:1
Brake hp - 225@4000
Torque - 300@3200
Induction - electronic fuel injection
Code - M
Transmission - Borg-Warner heavy-duty T-5 five speed

Racecraft Suspension
Springs - Specific-rate front and rear coil
Rear shocks - Monroe Formula GP gas
Front struts - Monroe Formula GP gas, special strut mount bearings
Axle damper - Monroe
Bushings - urethane swaybar pivot units
Chassis reinforcement - Strut tower brace, lower connecting brace
Wheels - (front) 16x7-inch American Racing alloy
(rear) 16x8-inch American Racing alloy
Tires - P225/50VR General XP2000V
Brakes - four-wheel discs, five-lug pattern
Alignment - high-performance specs

Performance Enhancements
Four-wheel SVO-type disc brakes
Strut tower brace
Racecraft chassis bracing
Five-lug bolt pattern
Straight dual exhaust pipes
hurst short-throw shifter

Aerodynamics
Saleen Autosport competition designed rear wing
Saleen Autosport edition front airdam (urethane)
Saleen Autosport edition side skirts (urethane)
Saleen Autosport edition ground effects rear valance (urethane)

Styling and Interior
170-mph Saleen speedometer
Electronic Saleen tachometer
Cruise control
Leather-covered shift ****
Three-spoke leather-covered Momo steering wheel
Pioneer cassette/radio with six speakers, 80 watts, four channels
Pioneer graphic equalizer
Saleen edition FloFit sport seats, lumbar support
Matching rear seat and door panels
Left-side driver's foot rest
Saleen Mustang windshiled graphic
Saleen Mustang deck lid emblem
Saleen Mustang racing stripes
Saleen Mustang dash emblem
Front bumper molding
Serialization number, front
Serialization console plaque, etched metal finish
Serialization engine compartment ID
Saleen Mustang racing jacket

Options
3.27:1 or 3.55:1 rear axle gears
Heavy-duty cooling system
Panhard rod