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NEW OWNER SADDLES UP: S281 SC SCENIC ROOF (06-1247)

Text & Photos: REDMOSESSC

Hello fellow Saleen enthusiasts, I’ve been lurking on the site for a bit, I’ve made a few posts and a thread trying to brush up on my Saleen details because I was making a deal on a 2006 Saleen S281, I bought it!

It’s a long story, I tried to buy this car about two years ago before I bought my current 2007 Mustang GT convertible. The dealer had it in the used lot, over time and several visits they finally came down to a price we could both agree on. The car has 5k miles on it, it has some little things to fix here and there, but its clean. The car was built in 2006 purchased in ’07, the dealer was the second owner, I still have the warranty until May!

I like the color, but yellow is not really my thing, I would never buy a yellow car. The Scenic Roof was really the hook for me, i love convertibles, but this Scenic Roof is the ultimate compromise. The seats are so much more comfortable and better looking than my GT, it has a blower, suspension work, large brakes, it just has a lot of stuff I’ve already done to my GT, but with a tons of icing on the cake. I had to have this car, its the best worst decision I’ve ever made.

Its been snowing, so I haven’t been able to drive much, but so far its fun! Great low end torque, its sunny in the car, even in the winter!

It’s an Irvine, CA car, its also an early Glass Roof, its also Supercharged, its also YELLOW. I get that feeling that the build #’s of this combo are small.

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[Source: SOEC.org]

Event Coverage

SPV AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

2010 North American International Auto Show
2010 North American International Auto Show
2010 North American International Auto Show
2010 North American International Auto Show
2010 North American International Auto Show
2010 North American International Auto Show

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Product Review

BACK IN THE SADDLE

By: GREG MIGLIORE on May 8, 2014 at 4:56 am
Original Article: AUTOWEEK, VOL. 59 ISSUE 23

Saleen is poised for a comeback with a potent Mustang

Saleen traditionally has been about speed-specifically, frenetic Mustangs. But lately, it’s been more about controversy. And lawsuits. And piles of other stuff, none of which translates well to fast cars.

But now that it has been absorbed by a group of Michigan-based auto-parts companies, Saleen Performance Vehicles is trying to shift the conversation back to sheetmetal. It’s rolling out a new, souped-up ‘Stang with more power and some subtle styling cues that should help put the speed shop back on enthusiasts’ radars-for the right reasons.

We recently tested Saleen’s new creation, the 435S, in the backwoods of Michigan, and it’s an enjoyable, fairly minimalistic take on the iconic Mustang, with some pure sports-car ethos. The most significant modification is under the hood, where the Saleen Series VI supercharger boosts output to 435 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. The pull is strong, particularly as the revs build, and the short-throw five-speed manual gearbox returns quick, proficient shifts.

The 435S is fitted with a Racecraft suspension, and ride height is lowered about an inch and a quarter. The car feels fast in corners, definitely sporty when you push it, but it’s comfortable enough not to be abusive over gravelly roads or choppy pavement.

There are relatively few cosmetic changes inside and out. The exterior is dressed up with hood and windshield graphics, chevrons, an optional rear spoiler, a blacked-out Saleen panel in the back and, of course, badging. The cockpit gets some minor stitching on the headrests and slightly modified gauges. Our test cars wore 19-inch, five-spoke wheels; optional 20-inchers and the base 18s also are available. Otherwise, it’s a stock Ford Mustang GT, though even at a glance, there’s obviously something special about this steed.

Saleen is looking to sell a modest 300 units of the 435S for the 2010 model year, and it’s really the entry-level model in Saleen’s new lineup. The S281, revealed at the SEMA show, features even more power, gaudier styling and perhaps a return to the lofty “American exotic” status Saleen once strived for.

Steve Saleen is gone; his new speed shop actually competes with his former company. But if the 435S and the S281 can conjure the emotions and visceral appeal of their forerunners, this new (old) Saleen may pull off an improbable comeback.

2010 Saleen 435S Ford Mustang
ON SALE: Now
BASE PRICE: $39,940
DRIVETRAIN: 4.6-liter, 435-hp, 425 lb-ft supercharged V8; RWD, five-speed manual
CURB WEIGHT: 3,535 lb
0-60 MPH: 4.6 sec (mfr)
FUEL ECONOMY: 17 mpg (mfr)

Event Coverage

2010 S281 SEMA DISPLAY

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

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Team SPV

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