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How much horsepower does a 2006 Mustang Saleen have?

How much horsepower does a 2006 Mustang Saleen have?

435 hp
Yep, it’s the 2006 Saleen S281. This 435 hp supercharged beauty is bound to leave you grinning like an idiot as the throttle tips wide open. Mustangs are all about being special.

Are Saleen Mustangs supercharged?

The Saleen S281 SC had a 4.6L supercharged V8 engine that put out 465 horsepower. A 4.6L V8 engine with 550 horsepower was available in the Saleen S302E. The Saleen PJ featured a bored and stroked 5.0L supercharged V8 engine that produced 400 horsepower. Both SMS and Saleen continued to produce modified Mustangs.

How much horsepower does a 2004 Saleen Mustang have?

The 32-valve DOHC 4.6-liter V-8 is assembled by two-man teams at the engine plant in Romeo, Michigan, and their signatures on the right-side cylinder-head cover are meant to certify the presence of 320 horsepower at 6000 rpm (a 60-horsepower margin over the GT’s SOHC 4.6-liter V-8).

What kind of supercharger does Saleen Mustang use?

The supercharger used in the 2005 S281 SC is an all-new innovative design, which Saleen has several patents for.

When did the Saleen Mustang S281 come out?

Compared to the tuning programs Saleen has been developing for the past two decades, their S281 Mustang is the most radical. Having a custom suspension, longer wheelbase and patented supercharger, Saleen calls it ‘all-new’. Saleen has been supercharging since the mid 1980’s and introduced a supercharged version of the S281 in 1999.

What kind of suspension does a Saleen Mustang use?

Suspension & Handling. Saleen developed special springs, shocks, and anti-roll bars to control body roll and to provide crisp cornering. Bushings made from high durometer rubber are used to achieve the direct steering response for which Saleen sports cars are noted.

What kind of interior does a Saleen Mustang have?

Naturally, the interior features a number of Saleen exclusives. A few of these include unique Saleen gauges with black backgrounds, white numbers and easy-to-read silver needles with black inserts, satin aluminum trim, painted accents, Saleen door sill plates and S281 floor mats.

Is the Saleen S281 supercharged Mustang a good car?

That’s not to say the supercharged S281 is not a fast and enjoyable car to drive. It is. Nearly every aspect of its character has been honed for better performance. Some of it is ingenious work.

What kind of engine does the 2005 Saleen Mustang have?

The 2005 S281 is Saleen’s first all-new car in this market segment since they began manufacturing automobiles more than two decades ago. And by ‘new’, that means changes are more than skin deep. There is an all-new all-aluminum 281-cubic-inch 3-valve V8 matched to a slick-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox.

What’s the price of a new Saleen Mustang?

At $25,570 and with 300 horsepower under the hood, it’s hard to find anything comparable. Certainly, Saleen’s new supercharged S281 version of the Mustang—at $48,624 in its cheapest form—is not directly comparable.

What kind of handling does a Saleen Mustang have?

Saleen customers demand an S281 Mustang with handling to match the car’s acceleration potential. And this is an area where Saleen’s racing expertise and experience played a major role in the S281’s chassis development. Saleen developed special springs, shocks, and anti-roll bars to control body roll and to provide crisp cornering.

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Ruth Doyle