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2005 Saleen S281-E Preview
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Inside, specially bolstered sport seats, high-grip racing-inspired pedals, a short-throw shift lever, a unique Saleen gauge cluster, special interior trim, and specific floor mats make the S281 different from a run-of-the-mill Mustang. Both the S281-SC and S281-E models have a twin gauge pod atop the dash that displays supercharger boost pressure and air temperature. Each Saleen S-281 is well equipped, leaving just two extra cost ptions for the 2005 Saleen S281-E: 19-inch wheels wearing Pirelli Corsa summer tires, and a Shaker 500 audio system with in-dash CD changer. When the 2005 Saleen S281-E arrives this summer, it will beat obvious competitors such as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, which boast of greater performance numbers, to market by a single driving season. Though it may be King of the Hill for just a short while, the Saleen S281-E will always be one of the hottest Mustangs built yet.
Photos courtesy of Erik Hanson
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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