"It’s no secret that Saleen’s creations are, for the most part, based on existing Ford models and then honed to perfection as trackday weapons. Saleen’s had a long time to perfect this art, and the S281’s unflappable handling (despite retaining the ancient rear live axle setup most other have abandoned) speaks to their mastery. No drag-only proposition, the S281 demolishes the skidpad and is perfectly content blasting through corners. It wouldn’t be a Saleen if there wasn’t some attention paid to the engine, and in this car’s case it’s the addition of a supercharger and intercooler that makes a huge difference in terms of available torque. The harder the S281 is pushed, the faster it wants to go, so the 0-60 mph numbers only tell part of the tale (although its 5 second run to 60 isn’t slow by any measure). Saleen’s body modifications also add aggression to the mustang’s lines, and a large 2.5-inch exhaust system makes all the right noises. It’s like a Mustang, but better."—Official description
The 2000 Saleen S281, also known as "Saleen Mustang S281", is a front-engined sports car that is featured in Forza Motorsport (2005) and all subsequent Xbox 360 Motorsport titles.
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The S281 is a range of modified Ford Mustangs by Saleen, with the 2000 model being a derivate of the fourth generation Mustang, and a preceded model - the Saleen S281 E - derived from the fifth generation Mustang.
Based on the Mustang GT, it has a 4.6 liter single overhead camshaft V8 engine with a roots-type supercharger that increases power to 365 hp (272 kW). Other notable upgrades include a full body kit, bespoke suspension, 18 inch wheels and close-ratio gearbox.[1]
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Conversion - Engine | |
5.4 S/C (5.4L V8 - DSC) - 2005 Ford GT | |
5.0L V8 - DSC (S5S Raptor) |
Conversion - Aspiration | |
Twin Turbo | |
Twin Turbo |
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References[]
- ↑ "2001 Saleen Mustang Supercharged S281 - Saleen Dreams" . mustangandfords.com . Retrieved 06/03/2018.
Saleen | |
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2000s | S7 · S7R · S281 · S281 E · S331 Supercab |
2010s | S1 · S5S Raptor · S7 LM |
2020s | Sportruck XR Black Label |