(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 6 of the 2000 Collection)
This is a 2000 Mustang Saleen S-281SC SuperCharged Speedster. It was a Saleen Factory conversion of a Mustang GT - serial number 443. It's a Speedster because it has the optional fiberglass tonneau cover over the rear seats.
(from page 6 of the 2000 Collection)
Black 2000 Mustang Saleen S-281SC Supercharged Speedster, front end view.
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
Here is a close-up of that Speedster fiberglass tonneau cover. It makes this four seater look like a two seater.
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
Check it out. The "SC" on the Saleen S-281/SC stands for SuperCharger!
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
A close-up of the Saleen supercharger. It adds 65 horsepower to the stock S-281 Saleen engine. That's a total of 350hp!
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
The interior in this Saleen is black leather. There are ponys stitched into the seat backs.
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
This is the optional Twin Gauge Pod that is mounted in the center of the dash. It monitors the Supercharger. You have Boost Pressure on the left and Intercooler Water Temperature on the right.
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
This Saleen has Saleen embossed pedals. It has a non-Saleen embossed dead pedal off to the far left.
(from page 7 of the 2000 Collection)
Here are the center controls. You have climate controls at the top - including AC. A radio with cassette tape player in the middle. And a CD player at the bottom. See the Saleen Factory ID tag at the bottom? ID number 00-0443. The "00" part is for the 2000 model year. The "0443" is the sequential body number.
