Historically, Saleen has been identified for tuning Mustangs, however that doesn’t imply Saleen solely tunes Mustangs. There was, in fact, the S7 supercar that it constructed again within the 2000s, and there was the S1 that Saleen tried to promote in China. However between 1998 and 2001, you could possibly additionally get a Saleen-tuned efficiency model of the Ford Explorer referred to as the XP8. And now one has surfaced that you may purchase and luxuriate in in all its late-1990s awesomeness.

This specific Saleen XP8 is at present listed on the market on Automobiles & Bids, and it appears to be like about as clear because it will get if you’re coping with a second-generation Ford Explorer. They have been in all places after they have been new, however they weren’t precisely constructed to final 25 or 30 years, so though there’s some corrosion and pale paint, in addition to quite a lot of different small flaws, good luck discovering one which doesn’t have any points.

And good luck discovering one other Saleen XP8, interval. Automobiles and Bids claims solely about 125 XP8s have been ever produced, and it’s a must to assume that far fewer are nonetheless on the highway as we speak. That additionally doesn’t account for the truth that the bottom engine was only a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. Whereas this one has the optionally available supercharger that enhances energy from 222 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque to 286 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.

These aren’t large numbers by as we speak’s requirements, however that’s nonetheless a strong improve in energy that you must have the ability to really feel behind the wheel. But additionally, simply have a look at it. It’s ridiculously cool when you’re affected by a little bit of ‘90s nostalgia. This was as cool because the Explorer acquired again then, and also you’re assured to attract all kinds of consideration in all places you go. Particularly when you take it to Radwood, the place it not too long ago gained Greatest Truck. Come on, you recognize you need a 25-year-old Ford Explorer.