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2000 Saleen S281
 This page is dedicated to coverage of the 2000 model
Saleen S281. Below we have some pictures and videos
that we hope you like. This is one sharp looking car! In the
past, we haven't really cared too much for Saleen models because they
didn't seem to justify the extra cost.... curves are OK, but we're really
interested in "straight-line" fun. Well, we've noticed a
few of the new Saleens on the road lately and they really seemed to
catch our eye, so I was more than happy to check one out at our local
Ford dealer. Published magazine articles have the cars running
between 13.4's and 13.8's on street tires, depending on who you
believe. The one you see here is one of less than 5
produced this year in Zinc Yellow, according to Chris
Richards.
Pictures
    The
Outside: I think the color is one of the best
attributes of this car. Although Saleen
has done a great job of differentiating the car from
"standard" Mustangs, I believe the Zinc Yellow color
really showcases the mods. The hood and front air-dam
vents are functional, letting hot air from the radiator out up
front. BTW, that front wheel to the left is
18"x9"!!! The whole thing sits on Pirelli
PZero's. |
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   The
Inside: The interior is functional and
race-ready. Extra gages above center of the dash are for
boost and... I don't remember what the other one is for (intercooler water
temp maybe??). Nice. |
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  The
Engine: The engine is rated by Saleen
at 350 horsepower and 410 ft-lb torque. Whatever the thing
makes, it sounds really good making it (check the videos
below). I don't know who made the stainless exhaust (maybe
Borla??) but they get an A+! Not visible from the pictures
is the water-to-air intercooler just below the upper
intake. You can see the intercooler water reservoir with
the radiator cap, to the bottom left of the picture far left
from here.... got that?? |
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   The
Drive Train: Rear suspension is a live-axle
3.08 rear end - straight from a GT. Check out the rim
width!! That's the backside of an 18"x10" rear
wheel. |
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 The
Bottom Line: Well, this one pretty much speaks
for itself. |
Videos
S281 Cranking
and running. [Friday, July 21, 2000 - 320 kB]
S281 Engine
running. [Friday, July 21, 2000 - 336 kB]
S281 Dash
while idling and revving. [Friday, July 21, 2000 - 392 kB]
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