The car is finished in Torch Red and features Saleen bodywork that includes a vented aluminum hood, aerodynamic front and rear fascias, side skirts, door cladding, center-exit exhaust outlets, and a fixed rear spoiler. Additional details include xenon headlights, Saleen graphics, S281E badging, a carbon-fiber front splitter and rear diffuser, and optional racing quarter window panels. Chips are noted on the front bumper cover.
A decal affixed to the left-side of the front bumper cover identifies this example…
The car is finished in Torch Red and features Saleen bodywork that includes a vented aluminum hood, aerodynamic front and rear fascias, side skirts, door cladding, center-exit exhaust outlets, and a fixed rear spoiler. Additional details include xenon headlights, Saleen graphics, S281E badging, a carbon-fiber front splitter and rear diffuser, and optional racing quarter window panels. Chips are noted on the front bumper cover.
A decal affixed to the left-side of the front bumper cover identifies this example as number 71 built.
The chrome-finish 20″ Saleen wheels wear 275/35 front and 275/40 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires. Racecraft suspension components consists of linear rate front and rear springs, Saleen dampers, a front sway bar, and a three-link rear suspension with a Panhard bar. The four-wheel disc brakes have been upgraded with six-piston front calipers over slotted and ventilated 15″ rotors.
The cabin features Saleen-specific front sport seats trimmed in Dark Charcoal leather with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Saleen logos adorn the seat backs, steering wheel, shift knob, door sills, and pedals. Additional appointments include a power-adjustable driver seat, a close-ratio shifter, air conditioning, cruise control, a split-fold rear seat, remote keyless entry, and a Shaker 500 sound system.
The multifunction steering wheel frames a 200-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, and gauges for fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. A pair of dashboard-mounted auxiliary gauges display boost pressure and air temperature. The digital odometer indicates 7k miles, approximately 60 of which were added by the selling dealer.
The 4.6-liter V8 is equipped with a Saleen Series IV screw-type supercharger, a dual-stage water to air intercooler system, forged aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, a forged steel crankshaft, and ported aluminum cylinder heads. Rated ouput was 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, a high-performance clutch, a lightweight aluminum flywheel, and a Saleen Maxgrip differential with a 4.10:1 final drive ratio. Additional photos of the underside are available in the gallery.
The window sticker indicates initial delivery to Brighton Ford in Colorado and lists colors, equipment, and a total price of $72, 349.
Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale.