(from page 8 of the 2002 Collection)
Here you can see the S351 Saleen spoiler and center exit exhaust exclusive to the Saleen S281-E Extreme.
(from page 8 of the 2002 Collection)
The Saleen Extreme model engine was upgraded from the regular S-281 model with a Saleen spec; forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, forged aluminum cylinder heads, Saleen high performance valve springs, and special Saleen cam shafts. All that adds up to 425hp at 6000rpm and 440ft-lb of torque at 4000rpm.
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On the firewall is this Saleen ID tag. It shows a manufacture date of 7/02, an ID# of 02-0053, the last part of the VIN, and the S-281E model.
(from page 8 of the 2002 Collection)
The interior is Dark Charcoal in color. There is an extra gauge pod in the center of the dash to monitor the Supercharger.
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The special racing seats are manufactured by Recaro.
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Here is the original window sticker for this 2002 Mustang Saleen S281-E Extreme. This car cost $63,759 when new. Only extra option on this car was the 18-inch chrome wheels. But look at that huge list of standard items!
(from page 8 of the 2002 Collection)
Beryllium 2002 Mustang Saleen S281-SC Supercharged convertible with a black interior. Beryllium was a Saleen special paint that could be ordered with their factory Mustang conversions. It was expensive because the entire car had to be stripped before painted.
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Beryllium 2002 Mustang Saleen S-281SC Supercharged convertible, left rear view. The roll bar has brake lights incorporated into it.
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Here is a shot with the black convertible top up. I like it better down.
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Beryllium 2002 Mustang Saleen S281-SC Supercharged convertible, rear end view. Nice!
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This is a 4.6 liter Supercharged V8. It is rated at 365 horsepower.
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The interior is black with Beryllium painted door inserts.
(from page 8 of the 2002 Collection)
This is a Black 2002 Mustang Saleen S281-E Extreme convertible with a black interior and black top. It's a Triple-Black 2002 Saleen Extreme! They only made 20 of these (Extreme convertibles) in 2002. This is factory serial number 39.
(from page 9 of the 2002 Collection)
Black 2002 Mustang Saleen S281E Extreme convertible front the right front.
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Black 2002 Mustang Saleen S-281E Extreme convertible with it's black top up. Booooo. Put the top down!
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Black 2002 Mustang Saleen S-281E Extreme convertible, right rear view. The exhaust tips are routed together to exit out the center of the rear bumper.
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The Saleen Extreme has this extreme engine! It's a Supercharged 4.6L V8 that is rated at 425 horsepower.
(from page 9 of the 2002 Collection)
This ID tag is located on the firewall. It declares this Saleen as a factory conversion. It's ID number is 02-0039. It's model number is S-281E. E for Extreme!
(from page 9 of the 2002 Collection)
The interior is black. It has white Saleen gauges including the twin gauge pod on the center of the dash. These extra gauges monitor the supercharger.
(from page 9 of the 2002 Collection)
Take a look at this 2002 Satin Silver Mustang Saleen S-281SC Supercharged coupe! It's wearing a set of 18-inch chrome Saleen wheels. It's a Saleen factory conversion - serial number 222. This car has a 365 horsepower 4.6L (281 cubic inch) V8 topped off with a Supercharger!