Following some earlier teaser shots, Saleen has finally taken the wraps off its 2010 S281 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Based on the 2010 Ford Mustang GT, the all-new model promises a significant performance upgrade over the outgoing model.
Underhood, the S281 uses a supercharged version of the Mustang GT’s 281 cubic inch 4.6L V8. While the previous S281 model made a rather pedestrian 335 horsepower, the 2010 S281 has a healthy 485 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque on tap. No performance figures were given, but expect a 0-60 time well under 5 seconds.
Building on the 2010 ‘Stang’s track prowess, the 2010 S281 adds Saleen specific rate front and rear springs, nitrogen pressurized front struts and rear shocks and performance sway bars. A front strut tower brace is also available.
The S281 comes from the factory wearing 20-inch seven-spoke “Speed Star†silver wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Rosso rubber. A chrome version of the Speed Star wheel is available, as are five spoke chrome units.
Larger 14-inch slotted front rotors clamped by four-piston calipers are charged with stopping duties on the base S281, with 15-inch six-piston units optional.
Pricing for the 2010 S281 has yet to be announced.
