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The S281 3-Valve¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s 4.6-liter V8 is fitted with an underdrive pulley system,
including a front damper, designed to SFI safety specifications, integrated with the crank
pulley. This system reduces parasitic loses from the pulleys and water pump.
A PowerFlash performance computer?a sophisticated Saleen-designed engine
management control system?determines the precise fuel, air and spark requirement for
every running condition. It operates in conjunction with a new-for-2005 engine knock
sensor system, allowing the engine to make use of premium fuel for maximum power
and torque while minimizing fuel consumption and engine detonation.
The engine is also fitted with a Saleen free-flow air cleaner element.
As a result of these improvements, the S281 3-Valve V8 produces 325 bhp at
5,200 rpm and 340 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm, compared to 290 bhp at 5,100 rpm and
330 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 for last year¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s normally aspirated V8.
Intercooler
Where does the ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çtwo-stage intercooling¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u description come from? A second
cooler located in the airdam below the engine radiator assists the intercooler integrated
into the supercharger assembly.
The shape of the ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çsnorkel¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u opening for the intake air tube is designed for
maximum flow. And to maintain a constant volume of air as the air flows toward the
rear of the engine, the housing widens and flattens-out over the engine.
Some other significant design features of the Saleen supercharger:
? It features an integrated bypass for low-speed running; when you are
driving at low speeds and don¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t require boost, the bypass helps reduce
heat buildup in the engine. The Saleen design provides for optimal runner
length, resulting in more torque and better low-end drivability.
? All bends are opened up to provide smooth airflow.
? It features long, beefy downdraft runners with minimal bends for
maximizing torque and horsepower. On the previous design, the air had
to make two 180-degree bends. The new design provides a straight,
direct shot into the cylinders and about a 50 percent increase in flow
compared to last year¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s supercharger.
? The new design is much more maintenance-friendly. It has only one
sealing surface; the previous supercharger had four. In addition, you only
have to remove the eight screws that bolt the air tube to the plenum for
access to all of the blower components. Previously, you had to remove
the supercharger assembly from the engine and then disassemble it.
The overall efficiency gains?in the engine, the supercharger and the
intercooler?mean the new supercharged V8 produces more horsepower and torque at
a less stressful 6-7 psi boost than last year¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s supercharged engine at 7-8 psi.
The 281-SC V8 also benefits from a specific Saleen PowerFlash performance
computer along with a Saleen free-flowing air filter.
The ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çsuped-up¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u SC cranks out a neck-snapping 400 horsepower, 25 more than
last year¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s S281 SC, and an eye-popping 420 lb-ft of torque, 5 more lb-ft than in 2004.
If that 400 bhp figure looks familiar, check out the stats on the new Corvette.
Comparisons between the Chevrolet 2-seat sports car and the Saleen S281 SC 4-seat
sports car will be both necessary and required during 2005.
Chassis & Suspension
All of our market research and owner feedback told us not to change the basic
suspension design of the S281 Mustang. The so-called ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcexperts¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? will tell you that a
double A-arm suspension up front out-performs a MacPherson strut. And that IRS
[independent rear suspension] beats a solid axle every day of the week. But I¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ve
evaluated more than a few expensive German imports with strut front suspension and
they always get high marks for handling from the media. And I¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ve driven and raced a
number of ill-handling cars that had independent rear suspensions. ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcResults¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? don¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t
necessarily flow from design. They come from the proper execution of design. At
Saleen, it¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s never technology simply for the sake of technology. If it doesn¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t pass the
litmus test of higher performance and greater value, it¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s not going to be found on a
Saleen automobile.?Steve Saleen
Body Structure
Precise, fun-to-drive handling starts with a highly rigid platform and body
structure. The foundation for the new S281 Mustang is a high-strength-steel body shell
that's completely new. It¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s 31-percent stiffer in torsion, meaning a twisting force of
15,500 foot-pounds can deform the body by only one degree. The body is also 49-
percent more resistant to bending forces.
These dramatic leaps in body stiffness not only contribute to the 2005 S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s
markedly improved dynamic characteristics but also have parallel benefits in accident
protection.
Engineering a body with such high stiffness creates a passenger "safety cage"
that helps protect the cabin from deformation and intrusion. The front structure is
designed to absorb energy in a controlled manner and dissipate it before it can reach
the passenger compartment. And the front rails have an octagonal shape to spread
forces evenly at the firewall and progressively deform for increased protection in
demanding, offset frontal crashes.
Front Suspension
Our customers demand an S281 Mustang with handling to match the car¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s acceleration potential. And this is an area where Saleen¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s racing expertise and racing
experience played a major role in the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s chassis development. We developed
special springs, shocks and anti-roll bars to control body roll and to provide crisp
cornering. And we use bushings made from high durometer rubber to achieve the direct
steering response for which Saleen sports cars are noted. During the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s
development we tested the car on roads and tracks around the country to achieve what
we believe is an optimum ride and handling balance.?Steve Saleen
Up front, the suspension departs so radically from its predecessor that it¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s really
a MacPherson strut in name only. For 2005 the coil spring is mounted on a perch about
halfway up the strut, replacing a design with the coil spring mounted on the lower
control arm. This new ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çcoil over¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u design results in an optimal 1:1 relationship between
movement of the wheel and movement of the spring. With the former design, a oneinch
movement of the wheel resulted in only a half-inch movement of the spring, a much
less effective 0.5:1 ratio.
Positioning the spring on the strut provides another subtle advantage: a reduction
in spring friction, known as ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çstiction,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u due to side loading on the control-arm mounted
spring.
Similarly, the anti-roll (stabilizer) bar for 2005, which is tubular to reduce weight,
also acts directly through the strut, not the lower control arm. This, too, results in an
ideal 1:1 relationship between wheel and anti-roll bar movement compared to the 0.5:1
ratio for the previous design.
In addition, the 2005 S281 Mustang¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s front bar acts though a ball-jointed member
versus a link with four rubber bushings. This reduces compliance in the system,
resulting in more immediate, more direct and more precise anti-roll bar actuation.
The lower control arm (LCA) design for 2005 is also innovative. It consists of two
steel stampings welded together into the shape of an I-beam. The resulting arm has the
weight of a cast aluminum part and stiffness equivalent to aluminum but at a
considerable cost savings.
The LCA is designed so that the typical conflicts between a bushing having to
control both ride and handling inputs are minimized. Tire side loads follow a direct path
into the front bushing. This bushing needs to be hard for precise handling and it is.
Meanwhile, the large rear bushing is a sophisticated hydraulic design that effectively
damps out annoying road vibrations and noise that would otherwise detract from ride
quality.
Rear Suspension
For 2005, the S281 Mustang¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s solid axle rear suspension has new three-link
architecture with a lightweight, tubular Panhard rod providing precise control of the rear
axle. This technology stabilizes the rear axle as the wheels move, particularly during
hard cornering.
Thanks to the Panhard rod, the 2005 rear suspension is four times stiffer laterally
than the previous design. The added lateral stiffness provided by the Panhard rod,
working in conjunction with an axle tube with increased wall thickness and a larger
outside diameter, helps keep the tire flat on the road for greater cornering power and
more precise handling.
For 2005 the coil springs are optimally located on the axle instead of on the lower
control arms. This creates an ideal 1:1 ratio between movement of the axle and
movement of the spring, resulting in better axle control.
The coil springs have a linear rate and are ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çassisted¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u during severe upward
movements by a jounce bumper on the axle, which actually provides a variable rate to
the springing under these conditions. The resulting reduction in third-order forces?in
engineering terminology it¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s referred to as ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çjerk¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u?minimizes rear axle ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çabruptness,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u
making for a much better ride.
Similar thinking went into the mounting of the standard rear anti-roll (stabilizer)
bar. It acts directly on the rear axle, as opposed to the lower control arm in the previous
design. Again, this creates an ideal 1:1 ratio between movement of the axle and the
anti-roll bar for more precise roll control.
As in the front suspension, Saleen engineers designed performance springs and
shocks, high-durometer bushings and an anti-roll bar to provide the S281 owner with
the sporty ride and handling characteristics for which Saleens are world famous.
Shock Absorbers
The front and rear shocks are proprietary Saleen designs. During the course of
shock development, Saleen engineers evaluated a number of European sports sedans
and coupes, especially those of German persuasion, for ride quality over a variety of
road surfaces.
¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çFor much of this testing, we were followed around by an 18-wheeler
development trailer, which included a shock testing machine, allowing us to ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcanalyze
and develop on the fly,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? said Saleen. ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çOur ability to test a spring, shock and bar
package and make immediate changes, allowed us to subtract numerous hours, days
and even weeks from a conventional suspension development program.
¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çAlong with a considerable improvement in handling, the 2005 S281s also offer
better ride. It¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcathletic¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec??it wouldn¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t be a Saleen if it didn¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t provide a firm, sporty
ride?but it¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s supple. The numerous improvements to the car in body stiffness, longer
wheelbase, and advanced suspension designs, only begin to tell the story. It¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s a case
of one plus one equaling three. You have to drive one of the new 2005 S281s to
appreciate what our engineers have achieved,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u Saleen continued.
Steering
The S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s rack-and-pinion steering system is similar to its predecessor¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s with
one major difference: The steering rack is solidly mounted to the chassis versus rubber
mounted. While the solid mounting contributes to the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s precise and direct steering
feel, potentially, it also provides a path for noise, vibration and harshness to follow
directly into the steering wheel. The good news is that the combination of a rigid body
structure, precise suspension tuning, including those special lower-control arm bushings
up front, plus hydraulic engine mounts, result in considerably less transmission of NVH
than last year.
Brakes
The four-wheel disc brakes fitted to the S281 3-valve and S281 SC Mustang
models have the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to an S281 as standard
equipment. Twin-piston aluminum calipers clamp down on 12.4-inch ventilated front
brake discs, an increase of more than 15 percent in rotor size compared to last year.
In the rear, the brake rotors are 11.8 inches in diameter, more than 12 percent
larger than on the 2004 model. In addition, the 2005 rear rotors are vented.
To handle the S281 E¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s considerable horsepower and torque, the Extreme is
fitted with slotted, 1-piece, 14-inch front brake rotors. These same brakes, designed by
Saleen, are optional on S281 3-Valve and S281 SC models. They are also the samesize
brakes fitted to the new Ford GT.
A four-channel anti-lock braking system and all-speed traction control provide
additional assistance during emergency maneuvers. When traction control isn¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t
desired?like when a smokey burnout at the drag strip is in order?drivers can
deactivate the system with a simple button on the instrument panel.
Wheels and Tires
Saleen-designed 20-inch alloy wheels are standard on all three S281 models.
Up front, the wheels are 9-inches wide; the rears are 9 inches in width on S281 3-Valve
and SC models. Ten-inch-wide rear wheels are standard on the E and optional on the
other two S281 models.
All S281s are equipped with high-performance radials. Sizes are 275/35ZR20 all
around on 3-Valve and SC models. Standard on the Extreme and optional on 3-Valves
and SCs are ultra-high-performance Pirelli P-Zero Rossos, 275/35ZR20s up front with
275/40ZR20s fitted to the 10-inch wide rear wheels.
¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çThere are no optional wheel diameters for 2005,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u explained Steve Saleen. ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çWe
wanted to achieve specific ride and handling goals and create a specific look across our
lineup of S281s, and one of the ways we achieved that goal was by not compromising
on wheel diameter. Those 20-inch alloys completely fill the wheel wells. It¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s a look that
speaks to sportiness as well as style. It¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s a look that certain European makes have
perfected,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u Saleen continued. ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çAt the same time, we haven¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t had to compromise on
turning radius. With the new platform and the new front suspension we¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?re been able to
achieve a significant reduction in turning diameter compared to last year¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s S281. You¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ll
immediately notice the improvement when parking or when maneuvering in tight
quarters.¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u
Interior
A performance-focused driving environment is as much a part of a Saleen
automobile as its Saleen engine, Saleen suspension and its race-proven aerodynamics.
That 6-inch gain in wheelbase gave us the ability to really maximize the comfort and
ergonomics of the new S281 Mustang. ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcNo compromise¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? is an apt description of the
2005 interior.?Steve Saleen
Six inches might not seem like a lot when compared to the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s overall length,
but you won¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t believe how much of a difference it makes until you slip behind the wheel
of a new Saleen S281. Taller drivers will feel more at home with more head room and
shoulder room. Rear passengers also enjoy more leg room and shoulder room in their
sculpted bucket seats.
The S281 Mustang¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s modern architecture creates a much more comfortable
driving position. It starts with Saleen leather seats featuring stylish louvered head
restraints and performance bolstering for greater support, whether cruising for long
distances on the interstate or for high-g cornering. It continues with power seat controls
relocated to a more intuitive position on the outboard side of the seat and featuring
ample fore/aft and cushion height adjustments, along with individual front/rear cushion
height adjustment, power lumbar and manual seat back rake.
Add a three-spoke steering wheel offering rake adjustment, Saleen high-grip,
racing-inspired brake and throttle pedals ideally positioned for easy heel-and-toe
downshifting and a Saleen, short-throw shift lever that truly falls ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çright to hand,¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u and
you¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ve got the makings of a world-class driving environment.
To not find a comfortable driving position in the 2005 S281 you¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?d have to be
either Shaquille O¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?Neal or Mini Me!
Naturally, the interior features a number of Saleen exclusives. A few of these
include unique Saleen gauges with black backgrounds, white numbers and easy-to-read
silver needles with black inserts, satin aluminum trim, painted accents, Saleen door sill
plates and S281 floor mats. Each car also comes with an individualized Saleen VIN
number stamped in the chassis, on a dash plaque and on the front bumper. S281 SC
and S281 E models also feature a Saleen twin gauge pod with readouts for boost and
air temperature.
More standard features than ever before include one-touch up/down power
windows, power mirrors, keyless entry and power locks, a heated rear window, interval
wipers, a Shaker 500 audio system with 500 watts of output, a six-disc CD player, MP3
capability and a MyColor custom instrument panel. The industry-first, color-configurable
MyColor instrument panel offers the ultimate in personalization. S281 owners can mix
and match lighting at the touch of a button to create more than 125 different color
backgrounds to suit their personality, mood, outfit or whim.
Safety Systems
Every S281 incorporates some of the industry's most comprehensive safety
technology. The system is designed to provide increased protection in many types of
frontal crashes by analyzing impact factors and determining proper air bag response in
milliseconds.
It uses dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags capable of deploying at full
or partial power. In less severe frontal crashes, air bags inflate with less force?or not
at all?helping reduce the risk of injury caused by inflation of the air bag.
But seat belts remain the best line of crash defense for vehicle occupants.
S281s employ pretensioners to tighten front seat belts in the first milliseconds of a
crash; energy management retractors gradually slacken the belt, if necessary, to reduce
forces across the occupant's chest during the impact.
In addition to dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags, the S281 features a
system to tailor deployment of the front-passenger air bag. If the passenger-seat
sensor detects no weight or very little weight, like a newspaper or a jacket, the
passenger air bag is automatically switched off.
If more weight is on the seat, like a small child, the air bag remains deactivated
and an instrument panel light alerts the driver with the message "PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF." Of course, the safest place for children remains the rear seat, properly
restrained. If an adult is seated properly in the passenger seat, the air bag
automatically is switched on, ready to inflate within milliseconds, if needed.
Among the dozens of standard safety and security features the S281 offers are:
? SecuriLock¢®E¡ËcEa: Passive anti-theft systems like SecuriLock help protect
against drive-away theft through the use of an electronically coded ignition
key. The system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded key programmed to the vehicle is used. A
miniature transponder with an integrated circuit and antenna is imbedded
in the ignition key. A wireless radio-frequency transmission transfers an
electronic code between the transponder in the key and the vehicle. If the
codes match, a signal passes through the wiring system to the electronic
engine control, allowing the vehicle to start.
? Battery Saver: Battery Saver helps prevent accidental battery drainage
from the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s interior lights. The battery saver feature automatically
turns off interior lights in a parked vehicle after a few minutes, such as
when a door is left ajar. If interior lights are left on while the ignition is in
the ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcOff ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEc position, a relay is deactivated in 10 to 40 minutes cutting power
to the interior lights.
Technology & Manufacturing
Saleen is a totally different company today than it was even a few years ago. The
company¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s capabilities have accelerated with its work on the S7 and the Ford GT. Its
expertise in crafts such as clay modeling and technologies such as CAD/CAM for design and
tooling has taken the S281 to new levels of fit and finish.
For example, composite parts that were previously made from urethane, including the
front and rear fascias, the side skirts and door cladding and the rear tail light panel are now
injection molded TPO (Thermo-Plastic Olefin). TPO offers numerous advantages over
urethane. Saleen components molded from TPO are lighter (by about 60 percent), more rigid,
more durable and have a higher-quality finish than urethane parts. Using TPO instead of
urethane also improves recycleability.
TPO parts come out of the mold ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çpaint ready.¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u Hand prep work is eliminated. A primer
coat isn¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?t needed and only a solvent wash is required before painting.
Another material change between the old and the new S281s is the rear wing fitted to
the supercharged models. Previously the wings were fiberglass. The 2005 wings are blowmolded
plastic, which offers the same advantages over fiberglass as TPO versus urethane.
And it is also much more worker and environment ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çfriendly.¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u As another example, for the
S281, Saleen created a full-size clay model and then did the final refinements in CAD.
We have invested heavily in tooling and manufacturing expertise. We¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?re as capable in
these areas as companies producing millions of vehicles a year. The tolerances we build to,
the gaps between panels, the finish on our composite parts are all world class.
Our expanding technical capabilities are reflected in such areas as our Saleen-designed
Series VI integrated TwinScrew supercharger. We¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ve got several patents pending on its
unique design. But they are also evident in the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s HID headlights, brakes, suspension
and exhaust system.
We will begin manufacturing S281 3-Valves in November-December. Right after the
first of the year we¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ll start producing the SC. Next spring we¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ll roll out the Extreme.
Convertible versions of all three models will arrive sometime next summer.
We¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?ll build cars both in Irvine, California and in our new Troy, Michigan facility, with the bulk of
the cars coming out of Irvine.?Steve Saleen
Marketing
If you take into account overall performance and styling, as well as traditional
Saleen attributes such as ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çlimited production by design¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u and resale, the new Saleen
S281 represents an even greater value than its predecessors.
At an MSRP only slightly higher than last year?$39,043?the new S281 3-Valve
offers exponential improvements in acceleration, handling, comfort and ergonomics,
considerably more standard features, along with levels of fit, finish and refinement light
years better than the previous model.
Coinciding with the release of the first ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×¡Ë¢çall-new from the wheels up¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¢®E¡Ëc¢®¡×u Saleen S281
since 1984, the company has created a dealership initiative to handle the pent-up
demand that has developed for the 2005 S281. The sales, marketing and training
programs in place at current Saleen dealerships are being revised and expanded and
the number of Saleen certified dealers nationwide is being substantially increased.
I sincerely believe that the S281¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s refinement and sophistication will appeal to a
broader range of discriminating buyers who might have looked at high-end European
cars in the past.
When we tested the 281 SC in marketing clinics, one of the questions we asked
was, ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEcBased only on styling and performance, how much should this car cost?¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? The
answer that came back most frequently was, ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec¡Ë¢çEc$75,000.¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec? This is around $30,000 more
than the actual price.
The positioning of the 281 SC at $46,134 places it squarely in Corvette territory.
Consider the following. Both have 400 horsepower, but the Saleen is a little quicker.
Both have excellent handling and brakes but the S281 SC is faster in a slalom and
stops shorter. Both have similar price tags when comparably equipped.
In the past I would have had a weaker argument positioning the Saleen S281 SC
against the Corvette in the areas of refinement, sophistication, comfort, fit and finish.
But not any more. The ¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?Vette¡Ë¢çE¢®Ec?s got two seats. We offer four. We both sell a fully
certified car. If you want the same sort of exclusivity offered by the Corvette and
European cars such as Porsche and BMW, you should be looking at a Saleen.
I encourage you to compare them. In fact, I dare you to compare them.
?Steve Saleen
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