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1st YEAR EXTREME (02-0041E) LANDS ON eBay

Price: $37,750.00
VIN: 1FAFP45XX2F136676
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2002
Make: Ford
Model: Saleen Mustang
Sub Model: S281 Extreme Speedster
Body Type: Convertible
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Supercharged
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 6 Speed
Exterior Color: Torch Red
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 791
For Sale By: Show Your Auto
eBay #: 172377251509

2002 Saleen S281-Extreme Speedster, 1 of 20, Torch Red, 791 original miles!

02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster
02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster

Offered here is a 2002 Saleen Speedster S281-Extreme showing only 791 one owner miles on the odometer. As any Saleen aficionado well knows, very few Extreme Speedsters were produced. This one of only 20 fitted with a 425 horsepower Saleen built S281E Engine. Unlike the stock Ford motor featured in the S281-SC, the S281E engine was machined and up-fitted for severe race duty by Saleen.

02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster
02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster

The MSRP tipped the scales at $70,637.00 in 2002, or 30% more than the Corvette Z06 offered the same year. The dollars went to racecar engineering and fine tuning prep for a car that was more than track capable, the Extreme was track ready right off the showroom floor. This particular example is signed by Steve Saleen himself, on the glove box. The overall condition is a near to new a 15 year old car can be. The most notable blem can be found on the passenger side fender call out (see photo). The owner has a pair of NOS fender callouts that you can keep or install as you see fit. This beauty is everything a true collector is looking for, one owner, garage kept, fully documented, freshly serviced and ready to run!

02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster
02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster

SALEEN S281E ENGINE
Saleen S281E 4.6 Liter 2 valve rated at 425 horsepower
Saleen Series V screw-type intercooled supercharger
Saleen forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods
Saleen forged aluminum pistons
Aluminum heads equipped w/ Saleen camshafts and valve springs
90mm Mass-Air sensor
42 lb/hr sequential fuel injectors
Saleen “Power Flash” calibration w/ 6,500 RPM redline
Saleen special inlet tube and intake manifold
11″ aluminum flywheel w/full 11″ full asbestos clutch disc

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
Saleen premium 13″ brake system
Saleen twin gauge pod which includes both a boost gauge and an intercooler temperature gauge
Saleen quick ratio 6-speed manual transmission
Saleen 8.8 inch Maxgrip differential
Saleen short throw shifter
Saleen water-to-air intercooler that’s complete with a heat exchanger
Saleen cold air induction system that’s complete with a performance air filter
Saleen high-flow performance fuel pump
Saleen custom balanced driveshaft
Saleen 2.5 inch stainless steel four way high flow exhaust system that’s complete with an x-pipe crossover

AIR MANAGEMENT DESIGN
Saleen urethane front & rear fascia and side skirts
Saleen lightweight composite hood and louvered side scoops
Saleen competition design S281E rear wing

RACECRAFT SUSPENSION
Saleen Racecraft progressive rate front and rear springs
Saleen Racecraft N2 (nitrogen) gas shocks and struts
Saleen Racecraft sway bars which measure 1.38 inches up front and .94 inches in the rear
Saleen rear axle lower control arms
Saleen 189 five spoke alloy front wheels
Saleen 1810 five spoke alloy rear wheels
265/35ZR18 front and 295/35ZR18 rear Pirelli PZero radials
High performance chassis tune and wheel alignment

STYLING AND INTERIOR
Saleen white faced 200 MPH speedometer
Saleen tachometer and gauge cluster
Saleen leather sport seating
Color-matched door panels
Saleen performance driving pedals
Saleen windshield graphic, badges and champ wreaths
Saleen graphics and accent stripes
Saleen serialized engine bay and console plaques
Saleen serialized bumper number
Saleen shift knob
Saleen floor mats

ADDITIONAL SALEEN EQUIPMENT
Saleen Speedster Package
Chrome Allow Wheels
One Year Team Saleen Membership

FORD FACTORY OPTIONS
Air conditioning
Mustang Power Group
Anti-lock braking system
Power windows / door locks / decklid
Remote keyless / Illuminated entry
Mach 460 AM/FM stereo w/ in-dash 6-disc CD changer
Leather Sport Seats

02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster
02-0041 S281 Extreme Speedster

Patrick Krook, Owner, Show Your Auto LLC
Call: (847) 838-3749
Email: pat@showyourauto.com

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