Saleen

The current (2005) model range consists of:. These are not related to electronic signatures or digital signatures. As of mid-2005, Saleen discontinued manufacture of the "Nitrous-ready" S121 Saleen N₂O Focus. This text usually includes a name, contact info, and sometimes quotes and ASCII art; some web sites also allow graphics to be used. Saleen also operates a plant (Saleen Special Vehicles) in Troy, Michigan where it builds the Ford GT supercar. A user of e-mail and newsgroups can set custom text known as a signature block to be automatically appended to his messages. The parts and gear branch of the company markets car parts and accessories such as custom wheels, exhaust systems, brakes, and other high performance parts. Two examples including Chinese and Japanese; in Japanese culture, people typically use name-seals or inkan with the name written in tensho script (seal script) (also see Calligraphy).

The S7 is Saleen’s first production car not based on an existing design. To write or to sign involves the same written characters. The S7 won four different GT championships in 2001 and has broken records at the prestigious 24-Hour Le Mans race. Several cultures whose languages use writing systems other than alphabets do not share the Western notion of signatures per se, in that the "signing" of one's name results in a written product no different than the act of "writing" one's name in the standard way. The S7 is a mid-engine, high performance supercar that was first priced at just under US$400,000. These are typically used by people required to sign many documents, for example celebrities, heads of state or CEOs. Saleen's flagship car is the Saleen S7, introduced in 2000. Special signature machines exist that are capable of automatically reproducing an individual's signature.

It also produces modified versions of the Ford Focus and other Ford models. A signature of a famous person is sometimes known as an 'autograph', and is typically written on its own or with a brief note to the recipient, rather than providing authentication for a document. Saleen has produced over 8,000 modified Mustangs since its inception. One is 'John Hancock', named after the first of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Most of Saleen's vehicles are modified versions of existing mass produced sports cars such as the Ford Mustang. There are many other terms which are synonymous with 'signature'. Saleen is an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the last American small car manufacturer bearing OEM status. On legal documents, an illiterate signatory can make a "mark" (often an "X" but occasionally a personalized symbol), as long as the document is countersigned by a literate witness.

Saleen manufactures limited edition, high-performance vehicles. Signatures may be witnessed and recorded in the presence of a Notary Public to carry additional legal force. The company was founded in 1983 by Steve Saleen, a former Formula Atlantic race car driver. For example, the role of a signature in many consumer contracts is not to provide evidence of the identity of the contracting party, but rather to provide evidence of deliberation and informed consent. Saleen Performance, Incorporated, commonly known as Saleen, is a manufacturer of high performance sports cars and high performance parts based in Irvine, California. The traditional function of a signature is evidential: it is to give evidence of (a) the provenance of the document (identity); and (b) the intention (will) of an individual with regard to that document. A red Saleen S281 Extreme was featured in the film 2 Fast 2 Furious. It acts as a seal.

A silver Saleen S281 Speedster was Josh Hartnett’s ride in the film Hollywood Homicide. A signature is a handwritten (and sometimes stylized) depiction of someone's name (or some other identifying mark) that the person writes on documents as a proof of identity and will. A Saleen S7 appears in the 50 Cent music video Candy Shop. A Saleen S7 was driven by Jim Carrey (as Bruce Nolan) in the film Bruce Almighty. Saleen S331 - 450 hp Ford F-150.

If the system appears to have been used, the warranty is instantly voided. Saleen N₂O Focus - a Ford Focus prepared for use with nitrous oxide systems. Saleen S281 Extreme - a 500 hp modified Mustang including a Saleen-built V8 engine replacing the Ford Engine. Saleen S281 SC - a 400 hp supercharged version of the S281.

Saleen S281 - a 325 hp modified Ford Mustang. Saleen S7R - a racing version of the S7, intended for races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Saleen S7TT - A 750HP twin Turbo version of the standard S7. Saleen S7 - a 575 hp (559 kW) mid-engine supercar.