Saleen Performance Vehicles unveiled the 2010 Saleen S281 which is based on the 2010 Ford Mustang. The Saleen S281 Mustang 4.6L V8 engine is equipped with a Saleen Series VI.5 twin screw supercharger and dual stage intercooler. It produces 485 hp and 460 lb/ft of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a short throw, five speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.
The Saleen Racecraft suspension system is new, and includes specially tuned, single rate front and rear springs, nitrogen pressurized front struts and rear shocks with a wide range of damping adjustments, and a specially tuned front sway bar with performance pivot bushings.
The Saleen S281 Mustang interior features include: leather sport seats with “Ultra Suede” inserts, highlighted by chevron like “Ultra Suede” red tabs in the seatback bolsters, and unique treatments of the gauges, steering wheel, center console and shifter. There also are contrasting Saleen logos in the door panels, and Saleen logos in the door sill plates that illuminate when the door is opened.
Additional exterior highlights include unique, 20-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso high performance tires, and Saleen S281 Supercharged fender badging.
