The foundation for the new S281 Mustang is a high strength steel body shell that is completely new. Rare Auto transmission.

Current weekend weapon of choice is a Porsche 911 GTS (991.1). 2005 Saleen S281 Mustang 0-60 mph 5.0 Quarter mile 13.5 Compare. A special ordered Saleen 281, built with specific options, categorizing it in a class of its own, and stating its claim of a new muscle car era. The alloy wheels are big, wide, and clothed in equally aggressive rubber that completely fills the prominent wheel wells.Up front are integrated turn signals along with available HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights. During the S281’s development, Saleen tested the car on roads and tracks around the country to achieve what they believe is an optimum ride and handling balance.For 2005, The S281 Mustang’s sold axle rear suspension has new three-link architecture with a lightweight, tubular Panhard rod providing precise control of the rear axle. 2005 Saleen S281 Mustang. Black/Black Saleen leather. Featuring unique Saleen-designed headlamp assemblies incorporating the industry’s first bi-functional Xenon/HID lamp, these lights use moveable light shield technology to achieve both high and low beam functions in a single reflector with only one HID light source.

One of them is “Power in the Hands of a Few.” “Power” can mean a lot of things, but first and foremost at Saleen it speaks to what lurks under the hood.A muscular V8 infuses every S281 Mustang with tire-smoking performance.

And by 'new', that means changes are more than skin deep. Rear passengers also enjoy more leg room and shoulder room in their sculpted bucket seats.The S281’s creates a comfortable driving position. They provide 40 percent more light in both low and high beam functions than conventional lamps.‘At Saleen we have our own design language,’ explained Steve Saleen.
I’m an enthusiastic car nut who geeks out over muscle cars, supercars, obscure classic race cars, automotive memorabilia and just about anything else car related.Copyright 2020 MustangSpecs - All Rights Reserved. Good time.What’s the difference between a supercar and a hypercar? And there's a lot less weight on the nose of the car for better weight distribution.The first thing to capture any viewer's attention is the S281's dramatic styling - boldly new from stem to stern. Hybrids will no longer be confined to the driveways of Toyota Prius drivers attempting to squeeze the most mileage out of a gallon of fuel, especially when companies like Porsche build the like of the hybrid 918 Spyder and McLaren the insane P1 with it’s electric unit and big twin turbo V8. 2005 and newer Saleen Brake Guide. It is matched to a 3.31:1 final-drive ratio.Precise, fun-to-drive handling starts with a highly rigid platform and body structure. The alloy wheels are big, wide, and clothed in equally aggressive rubber that completely fills the prominent wheel wells.Saleen has a couple of credos the company lives by. Once word got around about its performance capabilities, the S281 SC quickly displaced its normally aspirated S281 counterpart as Top Gun on the Saleen sales charts.The supercharger used in the 2005 S281 SC is an all-new innovative design, which Saleen has several patents for.

Up front are integrated turn signals along with available HID (High Intensity Disch… This technology stabilizes the rear axle as the wheels move, particularly during hard cornering.Thanks to the Panhard rod, the 2005 rear suspension is four times stiffer laterally than the previous design. As a result, the supercharger turns slower for equivalent boost, producing lower stress and lower air charger temperatures. This design offers numerous advantages. 2005 Saleen S281 SC #1229. These dramatic leaps in body stiffness not only contribute to the 2005 S281’s markedly improved dynamic characteristics but also have parallel benefits in accident protection.Engineering a body with such high stiffness creates a passenger safety cage that helps protect the cabin from deformation and intrusion.The front structure is designed to absorb energy in a controlled manner and dissipate it before it can reach the passenger compartment. Only 14,772 Miles!! The industry-first, color-configurable MyColor instrument panel offers the ultimate in personalization. The 2005 4.6-liter V8 has new three-valve heads – two intake valves and one exhaust valve. Its signature long hood and short rear deck emphasizes the Saleen muscle under the bonnet and its traditional rear-wheel drive. ! 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC!! A long hood and short rear deck emphasize the Saleen muscle under the bonnet and its traditional rear-wheel drive setup.