Black 1996 Mustang Saleen S-281 coupe owned by Rick Moser from Atlanta, Georgia. Rick purchased this Saleen in 2001 from the original owner.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Black 1997 Saleen S-281 convertible with a black interior and optional sports bar (roll bar). Options include 3.55 rear gears, Speedster package, chrome wheel upgrade, and a supercharger. This is saleen serial number 26. You can just make out the 26 numbers on the driver's side bumper top.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Black 1997 Saleen S-281 convertible, right side view. S-281s were converted from GTs and Cobras. This one was converted from a GT. The GT emblem is still located on the front fender.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Black 1997 Saleen S-281 convertible, rear end view.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Here is the engine. It's a basic 4.6L SOHC V8 with an optional Vortech Supercharger. Factory Saleens have an ID tag on the firewall like this one.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Here is a close-up of the Saleen ID tag on the firewall. It was built in September of 1996. Serial number 97-0026.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
The interior is black leather. It has the optional twin gauge pod in the center of the dash.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
Part of the standard Saleen upgrade is these custom white Saleen tach and speedometer gauges.
(from page 4 of the 1997 Collection)
There is also a special ID tag on the center console of factory converted Saleens. This one just shows the 97-0026 serial number.
(from page 7 of the 1998 Collection)
Black 1998 Mustang Saleen S-281 coupe serial number 98-0072. This one was Saleen factory modified from a Mustang GT. It has the Saleen body kit and graphics as well as a 4.6L engine with a supercharger added. The 1998 S-281 didn't come from the Saleen with a supercharger. Only the Saleen S-351, SR, and SA-15 came with the supercharger in 1998.
(from page 7 of the 1998 Collection)
Black 1998 Mustang Saleen S-281 coupe, right front view. Those are 18-inch wheels. This Saleen has 255/40/18 tires in the front and 285/55/18 in the rear.
(from page 8 of the 1998 Collection)
Black 1998 Mustang Saleen S-281 coupe, front end view.
(from page 8 of the 1998 Collection)
Black 1998 Mustang Saleen S-281 coupe, left rear view.
(from page 8 of the 1998 Collection)
This 1998 Saleen engine has a supercharger. The 1998 Saleen engine didn't normally come from the Saleen factory with one. Was it an option?
(from page 8 of the 1998 Collection)
The interior is black. Those are special Saleen racing seats.
(from page 8 of the 1998 Collection)
Here is a close-up of the special Saleen gauges. The speedometer goes up to 150mph.
