"It’s no secret that Saleen’s creations are, for the most part, based on existing Ford models and then honed to perfection as trackday weapons. Saleen’s had a long time to perfect this art, and the S281’s unflappable handling (despite retaining the ancient rear live axle setup most other have abandoned) speaks to their mastery. No drag-only proposition, the S281 demolishes the skidpad and is perfectly content blasting through corners. It wouldn’t be a Saleen if there wasn’t some attention paid to the engine, and in this car’s case it’s the addition of a supercharger and intercooler that makes a huge difference in terms of available torque. The harder the S281 is pushed, the faster it wants to go, so the 0-60 mph numbers only tell part of the tale (although its 5 second run to 60 isn’t slow by any measure). Saleen’s body modifications also add aggression to the mustang’s lines, and a large 2.5-inch exhaust system makes all the right noises. It’s like a Mustang, but better."—Official description
The 2000 Saleen S281 - also referred to as "Saleen Mustang S281" - is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car by Saleen and Ford[1].
It appears in Forza Motorsport (2005) and all subsequent Xbox 360 Motorsport series titles.
Synopsis[]
The S281 is a range of modified Ford Mustangs by Saleen, with the 2000 model being a derivate of the fourth generation Mustang, and a preceded model - the Saleen S281 E - derived from the fifth generation Mustang.
Based on the Mustang GT, it has a 4.6 liter single overhead camshaft V8 engine with a roots-type supercharger that increases power to 365 hp (272 kW). Other notable upgrades include a full body kit, bespoke suspension, 18 inch wheels and close-ratio gearbox.[2]
Statistics[]
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Speed 6.4 Accel 6.1
Braking 4.8
Corner 4.8
Base Rarity 5.7
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A4 |
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Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: 5.5
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: 5.7
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: 6.5 | ||
Performance
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
120-0 mph (193-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
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Speed 5.9 Acceleration 4.4
Braking 3.6
Handling 3.8
Base Rarity 5.4
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C 547 |
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Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ? | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.0 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 5.3
Launch 5.7
Braking 4.8
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C 387 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 20,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.2 Handling 4.9
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 6.7
Braking 4.7
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B 447 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 20,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 162.6 mph (261.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.990 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 11.880 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 131.4 ft (40.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 355.9 ft (108.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.87 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.83 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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5.4 S/C (5.4L V8 - DSC) - 2005 Ford GT |
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5.0L V8 - DSC (S5S Raptor) |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 4
References[]
- ↑ Manufacturer in Forza Motorsport (2005)
- ↑ "2001 Saleen Mustang Supercharged S281 - Saleen Dreams" . mustangandfords.com . Retrieved 06/03/2018.
| Saleen | |
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| 2000s | #2 - #26 S7R · S7 · S281 · S281 E · S331 Supercab |
| 2010s | S1 · S5S Raptor · S7 LM · S302 Black Label |
| 2020s | Sportruck XR Black Label |