Saleen

Wondering about Saleen in Forza Horizon 2? We've got the lowdown on this iconic manufacturer and its absence in FH2, plus a look at the Saleen cars that *do* appear in the Forza series.

Hey there! So, you're curious about Saleen in Forza Horizon 2, huh? It's a bit of a bummer, but Saleen actually doesn't show up in Forza Horizon 2. They've been in pretty much every other main Forza title, though, so it's a bit of an exception. They were even slated for Forza Horizon 6! Saleen, founded by Steve Saleen back in 1983, is known for taking cars, often Mustangs, and turning them into serious performance machines. Think enhanced aerodynamics, more power, and better handling. They've produced some wild stuff over the years, like the S281, the S331 Sport Truck, and the absolutely stunning S7 supercar. They even make performance parts like wheels and brakes. Fun fact: back in 1995, Steve Saleen teamed up with actor Tim Allen to create the Saleen/Allen 'RRR' Speedlab racing team. Pretty cool, right? The S7 is a real exotic beast, with a carbon-fiber body and a hybrid chassis. It started with a 7-liter V8 pumping out 550 horsepower, but later versions got twin turbochargers, pushing top speeds to around 250 mph! By 2008, they were releasing cars like the H302 V3 and the S302 Extreme with a hefty 620 horsepower. Saleen's relationship with Ford is so strong that Ford even hired them in 2003 to help build and paint the Ford GT supercar. Pretty wild when a manufacturer needs help with its *own* supercar, eh? Even though you won't find them in FH2, here are some of the Saleen rides you *can* find in other Forza games: ### Production Cars * 2020 Saleen Sportruck XR Black Label: This is a beast of a truck, rocking an AWD drivetrain and a 5.0L Supercharged V8 that puts out 700 hp and 600 ft-lb of torque. It's a heavy one, though, at 5720 lbs. * 2018 Saleen S302 Black Label: A more road-focused machine with RWD, this one boasts a 5.0L Supercharged V8 making a massive 780 hp and 630 ft-lb of torque. It weighs in at a much more manageable 3785 lbs. * 2018 Saleen S1: This is a lighter, sportier option with RWD and a 2.5L Turbocharged I4 engine. It's good for 456 hp and 600 ft-lb of torque, and at 2685 lbs, it's pretty nimble. * 2017 Saleen S7 LM: A real classic. This RWD car features a 7.0L Twin Turbocharged V8 that's good for a mind-blowing 1000 hp and 850 ft-lb of torque. It weighs 2950 lbs. * 2010 Saleen S5S Raptor: Another RWD V8 monster, this one has a 5.0L Supercharged V8 pushing out 650 hp and 630 ft-lb of torque. It comes in at 3365 lbs. * 2008 Saleen S331 Supercab: This RWD truck uses a 5.4L Supercharged V8 to make 450 hp and 500 ft-lb of torque. It's on the heavier side at 5500 lbs. * 2006 Saleen S281 E: A classic Mustang-based Saleen, this RWD car has a 4.6L Supercharged V8. (The source cuts off here, so we don't have the exact power figures for this one, unfortunately!) So, while you won't be drifting through the streets of Nice in a Saleen in Forza Horizon 2, there are plenty of other awesome Saleen cars to check out across the rest of the Forza universe!