Historically, Saleen has been recognized 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 might additionally get a Saleen-tuned efficiency model of the Ford Explorer referred to as the XP8. And now one has surfaced that you could purchase and revel in in all its late-1990s awesomeness.

This explicit Saleen XP8 is at the moment listed on the market on Vehicles & Bids, and it seems about as clear because it will get while you’re coping with a second-generation Ford Explorer. They have been everywhere after they have been new, however they weren’t precisely constructed to final 25 or 30 years, so regardless that there’s some corrosion and light 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. Vehicles and Bids claims solely about 125 XP8s have been ever produced, and you need to assume that far fewer are nonetheless on the highway at present. 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 elective supercharger that reinforces energy from 222 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque to 286 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.

These aren’t huge numbers by at present’s requirements, however that’s nonetheless a stable enhance in energy that you need to be capable of really feel behind the wheel. But in addition, simply have a look at it. It’s ridiculously cool for those who’re affected by a little bit of ‘90s nostalgia. This was as cool because the Explorer received again then, and also you’re assured to attract all kinds of consideration in every single place you go. Particularly for those who take it to Radwood, the place it just lately gained Finest Truck. Come on, you understand you need a 25-year-old Ford Explorer.