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SPECIFICATIONS 2007 SALEEN S281 SC Coupe
   
GENERAL  
Curb Weight, lb. est 3356
Weight Distribution, F/R 53/47
Fuel Capacity, gal. 15.7
Wheelbase, in. 107.1
Track, F/R 62.8/63.9
Width 74
Length 189.1
Height 56
Trunk Space, cubic ft. 12.3
   
ENGINE  
Type
4.6L, 3V, SOHC V-8
Bore and Stroke
3.55 x 3.54 in.
Displacement 4.6 liters, 281 cu in.
Exhaust System Saleen Stainless, 2.5 in. Variable Exhaust
Horsepower 465 bhp @ 5800 RPM
Torque 425 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
Fuel Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Saleen Intercooled Supercharger Saleen Series VI Integrated TwinScrew Supercharger With Two-Stage Water-To-Air Intercooler System; Cast 356-T6 Aluminum Alloy Constructions
Intake Saleen Design Hi-Flow Inlet Tube and Air Box
Fuel Injectors 39 lbs.
Mass Airflow Sensor 98mm
   
DRIVETRAIN  
Transmission, Standard Saleen Quick Ratio 5-Speed Transmission   
Transmission, Optional 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
8.8 in. Differential 3.55:1 Ratio Standard, Manual Transmission
8.8 in. Differential 3.31:1 Ratio Standard, Automatic Transmission
   
Saleen 3.73:1 Rear Gear Ratio Upgrade Optional *Manual Transmission Only
   
Saleen 3.73:1 MaxGrip Differential Optional *Manual Transmission Only
A revolutionary, patented, competition proven system that dramatically improves the handling characteristics of the entire vehicle. Do not confuse this with a traditional limited slip differential. This is new technology only available through Saleen!
   
AIR MANAGEMENT DESIGN
Saleen Aluminum Hood w/ Heat Ventilation
Saleen Design Injection Molded TPO Front Fascia
Saleen Front Aero Ducting
Saleen Design Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts and Door Cladding
Saleen Design Injection Molded TPO Rear Fascia
Saleen Design Front Grille
Saleen Integrated Front Turn Signals
Saleen Center Body Panels (rear)
Saleen Design Rear Spoiler and End Caps
 
Saleen High Intensity Headlamps (HID) Optional
A unique Saleen designed headlamp assembly that features the industries first Bi-Functional Xenon / HID lamp. The 5 ¾” Bi-Functional Xenon / HID lamp utilizes a moveable light shield technology to achieve both high and low beam functions in a single reflector with only one HID light source providing 40% more light in both low and high beam functions.
 
Saleen Scenic Roof Optional
Extend your driving pleasure with the installation of a high quality tempered glass roof. The structurally sound glass roof is tinted and has been tested to meet all federal safety requirements. This option completely replaces the roof of your coupe and provides stunning panoramic views day or night, rain or shine.
 
Saleen Body Colored Racing Quarter Window Panel Optional
This Saleen designed quarter window panel gives the S281 a unique racing inspired profile by adding a body colored panel on the outside of the quarter window as well as a Saleen branded black-out panel on the inside.
 
SUSPENSION  
Front MacPherson strut with lower control arm; Saleen Racecraft system including N2 struts with linear-rate coil-over springs; 1.38-in. 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 spings and N2 shocks; 0.79-in. stabilizer (anti-roll) bar; specially calibrated suspension settings
   
STYLING AND INTERIOR
Saleen leather sport seats with louvered head rest
Saleen 200 MPH speedometer with black faced gauges
Saleen twin guage: boost and air temperature
Saleen design dash vents and bezels
Saleen steering wheel badge
Saleen performance driving pedals with driver foot brace
Saleen close ratio shifter
Saleen shift knob
Saleen door sill plates
Saleen S281 graphics and identification
Saleen windshield graphic
Saleen fender badge
Saleen serialized engine bay plaque
Saleen serialized bumper number
Saleen serialized dash plaque
Saleen championship wreath
Saleen S281 custom floor mats
Saleen key fob
Saleen "Eagle One" detail kit
Saleen owners document portfolio and warranty guide
Saleen Tire Pressure Monitoring System
   
Rockford Fosgate "Punch" Sound System Upgrade Optional
Additional 150w amplifier with 12” long-throw subwoofer. Contoured to fit the coupe and convertible trunk perfectly. The sound quality of this system is superior to the Shaker 1000 and requires less trunk space.
 
COLOR COMBINATIONS
Exterior Color/Graphic Color/Wheel Color
HP - Performance White Clearcoat/Blue/White
HP - Performance White Clearcoat/Black/White
D3 - Torch Red Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
UA - Black Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
G9 - Vista Blue Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
TL - Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic/Black/Silver
U3 - Grabber Orange/Black/Silver (New for 2007)
T8 - Tungsten Grey Clearcoat Metallic/Silver/Silver
G2- Redfire Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
G5 - Alloy Clearcoat Metalic/Silver/Silver (New for 2007)
P3- Windveil Blue Blue/Silver/Silver
   
Saleen Factory Paint Colors Optional

Exterior Color/Graphics/Wheels

 

Speedlab Yellow/Black/Silver

 

Saleen S7 Silver/Black/Silver

 

Lizstick Red/Silver/Silver

 

Pearl White/Black/White

 

Black Metallic/Silver/Silver

 
Beryllium/Silver/Silver  
Victory Blue/Silver/Silver  
Bright Signature Red/Silver/Silver  
Trilogy Silver/Black/Silver Tungsten  
   
Saleen Extreme Rainbow Paint Optional

A rainbow of clearcoat colors will set your Saleen apart from the ordinary.

   
BRAKES  
Saleen Brake System Standard
Saleen ABS 4-Piston Calipers  
Saleen 14.0 in. Slotted & Vented Disc (Front)  
   
WHEELS AND TIRES  
Saleen Seven Spoke Alloy Wheels
20 in. x 9 in. Front Standard
20 in. x 9 in. Rear Standard
   
Chrome Wheel Upgrade Optional
   
Wheel & Tire Upgrade Optional
High performance Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires are fitted to 20" x 9" front and 20" x 10" rear wheels. The tires measure P275/35ZR20 in the front and P275/40ZR20 in the rear
   
Saleen Forged 5-Spoke Wheel & Tire Upgrade Optional
This new style light weight one piece forged 5-Spoke wheel offers competition styling with a combined 40 lb. weight reduction. (Standard on S281 Extreme model.)
   
High performance Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires are fitted to 20" x 9" front and 20" x 10" rear wheels. The tires measure P275/35ZR20 in the front and P275/40ZR20 in the rear
   
High Performance Dunlop Sport Tires  
275/35ZR20 (Front) Standard
275/35ZR20 (Rear) Standard
   
Michilin Ultra High Performance Tires Optional
Summer tires that utilize the latest technology in construction and compounds for maximum grip, handling, acceleration and braking for the most extreme performance requirements.