Saleen Extreme???

Scalded Dog · 05-22-2002, 11:51 AM

A guy at the dealership was talking about this new car. Anyone here know anything about?

blue00gt · 05-22-2002, 11:54 AM

There is a new Saleen model called the S281 Extreme. I believe it's rated at 425hp. Has a new version of the roots blower on the 2V 4.6L. I think that they said this isn't even the replacement for the S351, so I wonder what else they are planning to replace that?

KillerStang · 05-22-2002, 12:47 PM

my brother was telling me about it, its rated at 425rwhp and he was sayin something that they are planning on selling it as a crate motor also. thats about as much as i know about it.

Scalded Dog · 05-22-2002, 02:51 PM

Hmmm.....I was considering building a car & this guy told me I should consider the Extreme, but I can't seem to find any solid facts / times about it. Thanks for the help.

The Deuce · 05-22-2002, 03:00 PM

Looks like the car is going to go for about $60k. I think you could build alot of car for that much cash. Check the saleen website if you haven't already. No times there though. You could e-mail them and ask how fast is should be. Steve is real peticular about who gets to publish tests about his cars. Kind of unfortuante that is, I think.

95mustanggt · 05-22-2002, 04:16 PM

The S281E has 425 FWHP (not RWHP).

It is an S281E with upgraded internals to take the extra power. It also has all the suspension goodies on the S281. I believe it has even wider tires, though.

The base price is $55,000.

check out www.saleen.com for more details.

KillerStang · 05-22-2002, 04:33 PM

S281-E Coupe Base Price
$60,190.00

S281-E Convertible Base Price
$64,089.00

rwhp- rear wheel horse power not fwhp, its not a front wheel drive car

blue00gt · 05-22-2002, 06:01 PM

fwhp = flywheel horsepower

KillerStang · 05-22-2002, 07:08 PM

my bad, i srewed up there. never heard flywheel horsepower i have always heard at the crank, when i saw fwhp first thing that popped into my head was front wheel. i guess i should have thought about that, oh well.

red82gt · 05-22-2002, 07:44 PM

The Extreme is on the cover of the January MM&FF. They drag tested it in the April issue, here are the results:
Street tires
60' ET MPH
2.10 12.691 110.26
2.00 12.669 109.37
1.98 12.247 112.55

10.5" Slicks
1.84 11.832 113.90
1.68 11.702 111.81
1.68 11.731 111.64
1.70 11.734 111.49

Pretty damn impressive for a car with a warranty! If money was no thing, I'd have one.

05-22-2002, 11:51 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3	Saleen Extreme??? A guy at the dealership was talking about this new car. Anyone here know anything about?

05-22-2002, 11:54 AM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	There is a new Saleen model called the S281 Extreme. I believe it's rated at 425hp. Has a new version of the roots blower on the 2V 4.6L. I think that they said this isn't even the replacement for the S351, so I wonder what else they are planning to replace that? __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

05-22-2002, 03:00 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Looks like the car is going to go for about $60k. I think you could build alot of car for that much cash. Check the saleen website if you haven't already. No times there though. You could e-mail them and ask how fast is should be. Steve is real peticular about who gets to publish tests about his cars. Kind of unfortuante that is, I think. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

05-22-2002, 04:16 PM	#6
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	The S281E has 425 FWHP (not RWHP). It is an S281E with upgraded internals to take the extra power. It also has all the suspension goodies on the S281. I believe it has even wider tires, though. The base price is $55,000. check out www.saleen.com for more details. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-22-2002, 06:01 PM	#8
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	fwhp = flywheel horsepower __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

05-22-2002, 12:47 PM	#3
KillerStang Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 30	my brother was telling me about it, its rated at 425rwhp and he was sayin something that they are planning on selling it as a crate motor also. thats about as much as i know about it.

05-22-2002, 02:51 PM	#4
Scalded Dog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3	Hmmm.....I was considering building a car & this guy told me I should consider the Extreme, but I can't seem to find any solid facts / times about it. Thanks for the help.

05-22-2002, 04:33 PM	#7
KillerStang Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 30	S281-E Coupe Base Price $60,190.00 S281-E Convertible Base Price $64,089.00 rwhp- rear wheel horse power not fwhp, its not a front wheel drive car

05-22-2002, 07:08 PM	#9
KillerStang Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 30	my bad, i srewed up there. never heard flywheel horsepower i have always heard at the crank, when i saw fwhp first thing that popped into my head was front wheel. i guess i should have thought about that, oh well.

05-22-2002, 07:44 PM	#10
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	The Extreme is on the cover of the January MM&FF. They drag tested it in the April issue, here are the results: Street tires 60' ET MPH 2.10 12.691 110.26 2.00 12.669 109.37 1.98 12.247 112.55 10.5" Slicks 1.84 11.832 113.90 1.68 11.702 111.81 1.68 11.731 111.64 1.70 11.734 111.49 Pretty damn impressive for a car with a warranty! If money was no thing, I'd have one.

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