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This option lasted until 2004, when the SVT Cobra was no longer in production. With the SVT Cobra now introduced with a 4.6L 4V DOHC V8 engine in 1996, Saleen introduced the Saleen 281 Cobra to customers to have purchase or receive their Cobra with Racecraft Suspension upgrades and the Saleen aerodynamic body kit, while the V8 engine itself was left unmodified (320 hp/239 kW). With the introduction of the Fifth-generation Ford Mustang, the supercharger was now installed in an upside-down configuration to provide better performance and a higher horsepower rating of 465 (347 kW). Notable internal differences of an S-281SC introduced a dual gauge instrument cluster above the dashboard, while the only external difference was a Saleen Heat Extractor hood. Designated as Saleen 281 CID Super Charged, this designation was widely recognized as a separate model in 2000 with more options becoming available by Saleen. The Supercharged version of the S-281 was first introduced as an option for the New Edge Mustang in 1999 with a horsepower rating of 350 (261 kW). With the introduction of the Fifth-generation Ford Mustang, the designation was now recognized as S281-3V for the use of three valves per cylinder in the engine – now rated at 335 horsepower (250 kW). When the New Edge Mustang first appeared in 1999, the horsepower rating increased to 285 (213 kW) due to various engine improvements. The S-281 model was commonly based on a Mustang 4.6L GT and became the flagship model for Saleen with the largest production of all Saleen vehicles until 2009. This model also received Racecraft brand suspension upgrades as well as an aerodynamic body kit installed. Making its debut in 1996, the Saleen 281 utilized a naturally aspirated stock 4.6L 2V SOHC V8 engine rated at 220 horsepower (164 kW). SA-20: 20th Anniversary Production Model (2003).SA-15: 15th Anniversary Production Model (1998).Racecraft 420-S: Lighter, Sportier version of the S281 with minimal modifications, also known as the S-281SC Sport.H-281DG: Supercharged Heritage Dan Gurney Model.H-281 3V: Naturally aspirated 3-Valve Heritage Model.

S-281RF/S-281AF: Supercharged American Flag AF model sold to veterans.

S-281E: Supercharged Extreme Model (supplied Saleen engine).

S-281C: Saleen variation of the SVT Cobra first introduced in 1996.

S-281/ S-281 3V: Naturally aspirated Coupe/Convertible Model.

Any distinguishable options purchased by the customer is indicated with a suffix added after the 281, designating its difference.įrom its first introduction in 1996 until 2009, the S-281 has been introduced in several variations: Previously referred to as Saleen Mustang, Saleen now introduced a model designation based on the Cubic Inch Displacement (CID) of the engine, now referring the car as Saleen 281 CID, or simply S-281. This was easily distinguishable with the body work designed by Phil Frank on the S-281's as well as the various other models offered by Saleen.

By 2005, Saleen departed from being a company of modifying existing Ford Mustangs as well as various other Ford automobiles, and became an Original equipment manufacturer.

The Saleen S-281 is a variant introduced between the 4th and 5th generations of Ford Mustang which was produced by the American manufacturer Saleen, Inc.