Ford Mustang Saleen 2007 Parnelli Jones Edition

6 July 2014

Ford Mustang Saleen 2007 Parnelli Jones Edition

Today we will introduce you one of the most beatiful super-special Saleen Models even product, the Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition, built in 2007 from Saleen Incorporated in really few model.

But who is Parnelli Jones?

THE STORY

Rufus Parnell “Parnelli” Jones born in Texarkana, Arkansas the 12th of August 1933. He is most remembered for his accomplishments at the Indianapolis 500. In 1962, he became the first driver to qualify over 150 mph. He won the race in 1963, then famously broke down while leading the 1967 race with three laps to go in a turbine car. During his career as an owner, he won the Indy 500 in 1970-1971 with driver Al Unser, Sr. In his career, Parnelli Jones won races in many types of vehicles: sports cars, IndyCars, sprint cars, midget cars, off-road vehicles, and stock cars.He is associated with the famous Yellow Boss 302 Mustang with his wins using the engine in the 1970s. Jones’ son P. J. Jones was also a diverse driver, with IndyCar and NASCAR starts and a championship in IMSA prototype sports cars

THE CAR

Realized from Saleen Incorporated in 500 units to celebrate the anniversary of 1970 Parnelli SCCA Ford Mustang Boss 302 c.i. victories. The engine move from 280 c.i. to 302 c.i., due to the Saleen engineering upgrade. The car has 400hp and 390 lbft of Torque, that is quite impressive. 5 gears manual shifting, 3.73 gears, amazing Saleen improved suspensions, 19″ rims and a Saleen Shakercharger.

This Car has been the field test of one of the most revolutionary supercharged ever projected on the 5th generation mustang! But this is another tale, that we will tell you soon!