The Saleen S281 3V is one remarkable vehicle. It exceeds expectations in every possible way, providing a perfect combination of speed and handling. Created to cut through the wind with graceful aggression. The S281 3V brings goosebump-inducing power to the road. This car moves you in more ways than one.
| GENERAL |
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| Curb weight |
1610kg |
| Weight distribution (F/R) |
53 / 47 |
| Fuel capacity |
59.5L |
| Wheelbase |
2720mm |
| Track (F/R) |
1595mm / 1623mm |
| Width |
1880mm |
| Length |
4803mm |
| Height |
1422mm |
| Boot space |
0.3483 cu m |
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| ENGINE |
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| Type |
4.6L, 3 valves per cylinder, SOHC V8 |
| Bore & Stroke |
90.17mm x 90mm |
| Displacement |
4600cc (281 cu in) |
| Fuel injectors |
24 lb-hr |
| Inlet |
Hi-flow inlet tube, airbox & filter |
| Power |
249kw @ 5200rpm |
| Torque |
468nm @ 4500rpm |
| Fuel |
Premium Unleaded 91 Octane |
| Exhaust |
2.5" Stainless Steel centre exhaust |
| OPTIONAL (MT only): |
Aluminium dual-core radiator |
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| DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission (standard) |
Saleen Quick Ratio 5-speed Manual |
| Transmission (optional) |
5-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic |
| Differential (manual trans) |
8.8" - 3.73:1 ratio |
| Differential (auto trans) |
8.8" - 3.31:1 ratio |
| OPTIONAL (MT only): |
3.73:1 MaxGrip speed-sensitive LSD |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| Front |
MacPherson Strut with lower control arm; Saleen Racecraft system including N2 struts with linear-rate coil-over springs; 35mm tubular stabilizer (anti-roll) bar with urethane pivot bushings; specially calibrated suspension settings |
| Rear |
Live axle located by three links plus a Panhard rod; Saleen Racecraft system including direct-acting, linear-rate coil springs and N2 shocks; 20mm stabilizer (anti-roll) bar; specially calibrated suspension settings |
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| BRAKES |
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| Front (standard) |
Power 4-wheel ABS
315mm (12.4") vented disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Front (optional) |
Power 4-wheel ABS
356mm (14") slotted and vented disc
Saleen 4-piston calipers |
| Rear |
Power 4-wheel ABS
300mm (11.8") vented disc |
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| WHEELS & TYRES |
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| Front Wheels |
20" x 9" Saleen Seven Spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels |
20" x 10 " Saleen Seven Spoke Alloy |
| Tyres |
Front: P275/35ZR20
High performance radials |
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Rear: P275/40ZR20
High performance radials |
| Monitoring |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| OPTIONAL: |
Forged Five Spoke One-Piece Wheels
20" x 9" (front), 20" x 10" (rear) |
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| INTERIOR |
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| Seats |
Leather with louvred headrest, contrast stitching & panels, 6-way power adjustable driver's seat & power lumbar |
| Instrument cluster |
6-gauge with MyColor |
| Gauge pod |
Water temperature & Oil pressure |
| Steering wheel |
Leather wrapped with badge |
| Gearshift |
Leather-wrapped billet shift knob & short-throw shifter |
| Dash plaque |
Saleen serialized |
| Floor Mats & Door sills |
S281 floor mats & aluminium door sill plates |
| Audio System |
Shaker 500 AM/FM 6-CD MP3 |
| Windscreen wipers |
Variable speed |
| OPTIONAL: |
Shaker 1000 AM/FM 6-CD MP3 audio system |
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Rockford Fosgate 'Punch' sound system upgrade |
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| EXTERIOR |
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| Front & Rear |
Injection-moulded TPO fascias with serialized front bumper |
| Side Skirts & Door cladding |
Injection-moulded TPO |
| Rear |
Centre body panel & rear spoiler |
| Sides |
Quarter window trim |
| Graphics |
S281 graphics & identification,
Championship wreath graphic |
| Windscreen |
Saleen graphic |
| Engine bay |
Serialized plaque |
| OPTIONAL: |
Supercharged Appearance Package |
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Body coloured mirror caps |
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High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights |
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Scenic roof |
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Speedster Package (convertible only) |
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Sports bar (convertible only) |
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| SAFETY & SECURITY |
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| Airbags |
Dual-stage |
| Entry system |
Remote keyless with illuminated entry |
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| COLOUR COMBINATIONS |
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| (Exterior - Graphic - Wheel) |
Performance White - Blue - SIlver |
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Performance White - Black - Silver |
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Torch Red - Silver - Silver |
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Black - Silver - Silver |
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Vista Blue - Silver - Silver |
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Silver Metallic - Black - Silver |
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Grabber Orange - Black - Silver |
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Vapor Metallic - Black - Silver |
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Dark Candy Apple Red - Silver - Silver |
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Alloy Metallic - Silver - Silver |
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Windveil Blue - Silver - Silver |
