2003 Saleen S281 Mustang Nonetheless Turns Heads To This Day

Whereas Saleen is struggling to outlive, there was a time not too way back when it was a grasp of tuning and modifying Ford Mustangs, making them rather more fascinating. Whereas searching by the classifieds, we not too long ago got here throughout a very good Saleen from the corporate’s heyday and regardless of being nearly 20 years previous, it’s nonetheless very cool.

What you’re is a 2003 Ford Mustang-based Saleen S281 Coupe with simply 14,000 miles (~22,530 km). In modifying the Mustang, Saleen added a screw-type supercharger to the 4.6-liter V8 and likewise a efficiency air filter and calibrated the ECU. The engine is sweet for 375 hp and 415 lb-ft (562 Nm) of torque which is shipped to the rear wheels courtesy of a five-speed handbook transmission.

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A bunch of different modifications had been made to the automotive, the Carry a Trailer itemizing reveals. For instance, the Mustang is painted in an attention-grabbing coloration dubbed Redfire Clearcoat and comes full with Saleen graphics and badging,

It additionally options distinctive aspect air intakes, revised entrance and rear bumpers, prolonged aspect skirts, and a pronounced rear lip spoiler stretching out from the decklid. The automotive can be sitting on chrome 18-inch wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires measuring 265/35 up entrance and 295/35 on the rear.

Saleen additionally fitted Racecraft shocks and comes whereas additionally upgrading the entrance and rear sway bars. Bringing the automotive to a cease are upgraded brakes.

Discovered within the cabin of the automotive is a serialized Saleen plaque on the console, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, Saleen branded pedals and a six-disc CD changer.