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The first Mustang in the line-up is the Saleen S281 3V.
It’s the base model so-to-speak. This car has 35Hp more than a stock Ford Mustang. It comes with 335HP @5200 rpm and 345 lb-ft of torque @4500rpm. The engine is the 4.6L 3-valve SOHC V8. Below is the list of components Saleen puts on these cars.
This Saleen S281 3v an awesome entry level Saleen. This has the looks, the performance, and the power to cruise in the sun. And even have a little fun as long as you keep it under the speed limit 
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Starting at:
$43,999 coupe
$48,999 convertible
2008 Saleen S281 3V Specifications
ENGINE
- 281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
- 335 HP @ 5200 RPM
- 345 lb-ft TQ @ 4500 RPM
- 24 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
- 98 mm MAF
- Hi-flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
- Power Pulleys & SFI Approved Damper
- PowerFlash™ Performance Calibration
- 2.5” Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System
OPTIONAL
- Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator (MT Only)
DRIVETRAIN
- 5 Speed Manual Trans
- 8.8” axle w/3.73:1 Final Drive
OPTIONAL
- 5 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
with 3.31:1 Final Drive
- 3.73:1 Final Drive (Manual trans Only)
- 3.73:1 MaxGrip™ Speed Sensitive LSD (Manual Trans Only)
RACECRAFT SUSPENSION
- Sport Tuned Coil Springs
- Sway Bars, 1.38” w/HD Bushings (F), 0.79” (R)
- Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
- Three-Link Live Rear Axle w/Panhard Rod
BRAKING SYSTEM
- Power Assisted 4 Wheel Disc Brakes w/ABS
- 12.4” Vented Front Disc
- 11.8” Vented Rear Disc
OPTIONAL
- 14” Slotted & Vented Front Disc
with 4-Piston Calipers, ABS
WHEELS & TIRES
- Alloy 7 Spoke Wheels
- 20” x 9” (F), 20” x 10” (R)
- High Perf. Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Tires
- 275/35zr20 (F), 275/40zr20 (R)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
OPTIONAL
- Chrome Finished Wheels
- Forged 5 Spoke One-Piece Wheel Upgrade
- 20” x 9” (F), 20” x 10” (R)
INTERIOR
- Leather Performance Driving Seats w/Louvered Head Rest, Contrast Stitching and Panels
- 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat and Power Lumbar
- 6 Gauge Instrument Cluster w/200 MPH Speedo
- Twin-Gauge Pod w/Water Temperature & Oil Pressure
- Chrome Dash Vent Bezels
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Badge
- Leather Shift Boot with Contrast Stitching
- Leather Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter
- Performance Driving Pedals w/Driver Foot Brace
- Serialized Dash Plaque
- S281 Floor Mats and Aluminum Door Sill Plates
- Saleen Key Fob
- One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows
- Shaker 500 Am/6cd/Sound System
- Two Power Outlets
- Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
- Air Conditioning
- Rear Window Defroster
- Dual Power Side-View Mirrors
- Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit
- Owner’s Document Portfolio and Warranty Guide
OPTIONAL
- Shaker 1000 Am/6cd/Sound System
- Rockford Fosgate “Punch” Sound System Upgrade
EXTERIOR
- Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Front/Rear Fascias
- Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts and Door Cladding
- Front Grille
- Integrated Front Turn Signals
- Rear Center Body Panel
- Rear Spoiler and End Caps
- Quarter Window Trim
- S281 Graphics and Identification
- Saleen Windshield Graphic
- Engine Bay Plaque w/serial number
- Front Bumper w/serial number
- Championship Wreath Graphic
OPTIONAL
- Supercharged Appearance Package
- Body Colored Mirror Caps
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
- Scenic Roof
- Speedster Package (Convertible Only)
- Convertible Sport Bar (Convertible Only)
SAFETY & SECURITY
- Dual-Stage Airbags
- Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
- Crash Severity Sensor
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch) Safety Seats
- Remote Keyless and Illuminated Entry System
- 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
- Side Impact Door Beams
COLOR COMBINATIONS
- Exterior Color/Graphic Color/Wheel Color
- Performance White Clearcoat/Blue/Silver
- Performance White Clearcoat/Black/Silver
- Torch Red Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Black Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Vista Blue Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Silver Clearcoat Metallic/Black/Silver
- Grabber Orange/Black/Silver
- Vapor Clearcoat Metallic/Black/Silver
- Dark Candy Apple Red Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Alloy Clearcoat Metallic/Silver/Silver
- Windveil Blue Blue/Silver/Silver
GENERAL DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
- Vehicle Weight 3550 lbs
- Weight Distribution 53/47 (F/R)
- Wheelbase 107.10 in
- Track 62.8 in/63.9 in (F/R)
- Width 74.0 in
- Length 189.1 in
- Height 56.0 in
- Trunk Space 13.1 cu ft
- Fuel Capacity 15.7 gal
All information and specs are from Saleen. Check out some photos of the Saleen S281
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Today was a great day. I met Jack Roush, got to see some great Mustangs. And experienced a first in my life.
What is it you ask?
Well, it was the 2010 Roush Mustang unveiling. I wanted to write just a little bit to let you know the info is coming. The unveiling was just done today March 18th, 2009 so I need to get everything together and post it. I won’t be the first site I’m sure, to post the footage, but I’ll be one of the first.
So check back in a couple days for photos, information, and see what was one of my best experiences in my life.
I would first like to thank everyone who has made this site’s popularity grow over the last 1 1/2 years. I have tremendously enjoyed building this site and had much bigger plans for it. Times have been really hard for me this year(2009). I have been out of work all year and it is time for me to make some budget cuts. Unfortunately, this site is one of the cuts. So ownership will be changing hands and the plans are to continue on with the style I have created on the site.
The new owner has asked me to stay on as a consultant and correspondant. So possibly in the future you will still get to read some of my writings and enjoy some of the great experiences in the Ford Mustang world. I wish you all well and hope you continue to enjoy the site’s growth as I expect it will continue to bring you great things regarding the beloved Mustang.
The year, 1942. The world is at war. The economy is horrible. Peoples dreams are falling apart… just kidding. This isn’t about the war. But this story does start in 1942.
April 19, 1942 to be exact. Why is this important? This is the day that JACK ROUSH was born. And in a way, the birth of the Roush Mustang.Jack Roush is Founder, CEO, and a co-owner in the automotive industry. But this page is about his cars, not him. You can read about him on another page where I willgo more into detail of his life.
There are many companies combined that create Roush Enterprises. Below you can see the time-line of important events of this fascinating company.
THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF ROUSH ENTERPRISES and the ROUSH MUSTANG.
April 19,1942 – Jack Roush is born
May 1969 – Jack Roush started purchasing his own equipment for desinging and building his own parts.
1970 – Partnered with Wayne Gapp. This was the beginning of his racing career in IHRA, AHRA, and NHRA drag racing. He also usually offered his parts for sale.
1976 – I WAS BORN!!! What a great year. I remember… oh, sorry. I did it again didn’t I? Really, here’s what happened in 1976, read on.
1976 – Jack Roush ended his partnership with Wayne Gapp. Thus brought us Roush Performance Engineering. He primarily built engines now for other race teams through the early 80’s.
1984 – Roush becomes a LEGEND. After 14 years of racing championships and 8 years of Roush Performance Engineering. His name is a household item, so to speak.
1995 – The creation of Roush Performance Products. This company was created to offer great aftermarket performance parts, vehicles and engines to the public.
Current – Roush Enterprises is huge!!!
Roush Enterprises is the parent company of three other Roush Brands.
1. Roush Fenway Racing – with teams in NASCAR, BUSCH, and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
2. Roush Industries – OEM Engineering and Manufacturing.
3. Roush Performance Products -
and engines.
So as you can see, there’s alot of history with the Roush brand. There are nearly 2000 people employed by Roush Enterprises. ( What a dream job. I would love to work at the shop they build the cars. ) But, if a Roush Mustang isn’t what you are looking for. Then check out the Roush F-150 or Roush Focus. Whatever your itch for speed is, Roush can supply it.
Here a few more facts I would like to mention, then on to the exciting stuff. The Roush Mustang Corral.
- Roush was the first specialy vehicle company to combine race proven technology with automotive engineering.
- Jack Roush personally approves every aspect of his product before production and product release.
- Roush racing has the most wins in FORD RACING team history.
- Roush is comitted to continually provide outstanding products for us.
- I had a chocolate lab ( yes a dog ) that I named Roush after Jack Roush. Ok I know this isn’t a fact of Roush Industries. But it has relevance. Doesn’t it? And I tell you what. People would look at the name, and say “roosh”. I thought to myself, don’t you know who ROUSH is? And then say, no, it’s ROUSH. You know after Jack Roush? Still, to no avail. Obviously these weren’t car people.
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