Saleen Mustang
The 1997 Saleen Mustang continued to come in four flavors. The S-281 SOHC built from the 4.6L Mustang GT, a higher output S-281 DOHC built from the 5.8L Mustang Cobra, a S-351 version with a 5.8L V8, and a few 500hp supercharged 5.8L Saleen SR models. The S-351 model could be ordered with optional wider body panels, a carbon fiber hood, and a double rear decklid spoiler. See our 1997 Saleen Data Explorer for more information.

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Examples of a 1997 Mustang
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1997, Laser Red, , pillar/post
Laser Red 1997 Mustang Saleen S281 coupe. The owner tells us, "The Saleen that you are looking has had 1 owner, lady-owned, locally serviced, all paperwork, owners manuals from Saleen, and 2-sets of wheels including the factory Saleen wheels it came with. The dark Laser Red paint in very clean through-out. All original decals are in great shape, only a couple of small paint ships have been touched up. The interior; beautiful black leather, power windows, power door locks, air conditioning, CD, and tilt. It runs and drives like it should! If you are looking for an un-molested Saleen, here it is!"

1997, Rio Red, , convertible
Rio Red 1997 Mustang Saleen supercharged Speedster convertible owned by Christopher Moore from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Saleen serial number is #83B. Christopher tells us more, "This Mustang is a former Budget Rental car. Saleen signed a deal with the rental company to produce a very limited number of Saleens in 1997 and 1998. 88 were produced in '97 while only 30 were in 1998. I bought mine in fall of 1998 and she's a part of the family now. I had a bad episode with NOS one night and toasted the motor. I since have bought a brand new block bored .030 over, brand new trick flow intake and heads, Vortech SQ supercharger, Comp Cams 278ah, forged internals, methanol injection, aluminum driveshaft, Fluidyne radiator, 3.73g. suspension upgrades, and few more upgrades. Everything has been handled by Bud Anderson (engine builderinstaller)."

1997, Black, , convertible
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.

1997, Moonlight Blue, , pillar/post
This is a Moonlight Blue 1997 Mustang Saleen S-351 R coupe. Not sure what the R stands for. Besides the big supercharged 351ci 5.8L V8, this car has; the full Saleen body kit with the Saleen SR rear wing, projector head lights, and clear diamond side marker lights. It has a carbon fiber hood.

1997, Extreme Rainbow Purple, , convertible
This 1997 Mustang Saleen S-281 Cobra convertible speedster is painted Extreme Rainbow. Extreme Rainbow is a $11,000+ special color that Saleen offered many years. The paint process was 4-coats dark blue, color sanded, 3-coats of Extreme Rainbow, color sanded again, followed by an additional 2-coats of Extreme Rainbow, and then 4-coats of urethane clear. The finish then received a final wet-sand by hand and polishing, resulting in the exceptional show quality finish achieved. This is Saleen factory #173 vehicle for 1997. Besides the unusual paint, this one was also ordered with a Supercharger!

1997, Deep Violet Purple, , pillar/post
Deep Violet 1997 Mustang Saleen S281 coupe with a light gray interior. This is serial number 24 Saleen factory conversion. It has a 4.6 SOHC V8 engine and an automatic transmission.