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Dash close-up shows a standard Mustang GT here, except for the pillar mounted gauges.
Shinoda modifications to the standard X-code 4.6 liter V8 engine include a Paxton SN-93 supercharger and a BBK 70mm throttle body. These modifications claim to push the power to 500 hp.
Close-up of the offical Shinoda Boss identification tag.
    
Black 1996 Mustang Saleen S-281 speedster convertible with a 4.6L (281ci) V8 engine. The speedster option gives the owner a tonneau cover over the rear seats. This gives the car a two-seater appearance.
Interior view of a 1996 Mustang Saleen speedster convertible.
Saleen modified the 1996 Mustang X-code engine. It puts out 220hp (at 4400rpm), 4.6 liter (281ci). Like the Mustang it is a single overhead cam, V8 engine.
    
Rio Red 1996 Mustang Saleen S-281 convertible with white stripes and a black leather interior. It is Saleen serial number 96-394. This one is built on a GT body style.
    
Rio Red 1996 Mustang Saleen S-281 convertible, left rear view.
This is the lowest output Saleen engine for 1996. It's basically just the stock GT engine. It is a SOHC 4.6L V8 with 220hp.
The interior is black. Steve Saleen signed the dash on the passenger side. This one also has a carbon fiber manual shift handle.
Here is the window sticker for this Rio Red 1996 Mustang Saleen S-281 convertible. It cost $36,800 when new. The only option it has is the 3.55 rear gears. The last item on the standard feature list is a Saleen Owner's Jacket.
    
Factory Moonlight Blue 1996 Mustang Saleen S281 coupe ID number #144. Saleen took a GT and added Saleen urethane front fascia, side skirts, rear fascia, and rear wing. It was given a Racecraft suspension which includes Saleen; variable rate front and rear Springs, front struts and bushings, rear shocks, front sway bar and pivot bushings, five spoke wheels, a front and rear high performance wheel alignment, and a tuned chassis. To improve engine performance, Saleen added mufflers, a performance exhaust system, and gave it a performance calibration.
Moonlight Blue 1996 Mustang Saleen S281, interior view.
    
This is a Deep Violet 1996 Mustang GT coupe. This purple color was only available on the 1996 and 1997 Mustangs. This one has the 4.6L SOCH V8.
    
Deep Violet 1996 Mustang GT coupe, right side view.
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