7th March 2008

Quick Test: 2008 Saleen S281-3V Mustang

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Saleenless Saleen shipped us an S281-3V, the docile member of the S281 family, which also includes the 465-horsepower Supercharged and the 550-horsepower Extreme. Carrying an as-tested price of $49,613, the S281-3V is pricy but distinctive, thanks to unique front and rear fascias, $1399 20-inch chrome wheels, and such distinguishing interior bits as leather and Alcantara sport seats, black-faced six-gauge instrument panel, and billet shift knob. Underhood, Saleen-specific mods continue, highlighted by a 335-horsepower three-valve V-8 that sports a “PowerFlash Performance Calibration,” a 98mm mass airflow sensor, power pulleys and damper, a high-flow inlet tube, and a 2.5-inch performance exhaust system.

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