1997 Saleen Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1997 style information including Special Models)


Coupe

Convertible

1997 Saleen offered four different versions of its performance car. The S-281 SOHC was based on the 4.6L Mustang GT engine, while the S-281 DOHC used the 5.8L Mustang Cobra engine with more power. The S-351 variant had a 5.8L V8 engine, and the Saleen SR model had a supercharged 5.8L engine that delivered 500hp. The S-351 model could also be customized with wider body panels, a hood made of carbon fiber, and a double spoiler on the rear decklid.

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
372 P42 Coupe S-281 113
P47 Coupe S-281 Cobra 13
P40 Coupe S-351 21
P45 Convertible S-281 196
P46 Convertible S-281 Cobra 5
P44 Convertible S-351 19
P40 Coupe SR 5

Paint Color Codes (compare years, paintref.com - codes, chips)

Code Sample Mfg Code
Aztec Gold AZ M6819
Autumn Orange BG M6811
Rio Red E8 M6496
Laser Red E9 M6688
Deep Violet JS M6761
Moonlight Blue KM M6479
Deep Forest Green NA M6572
Pacific Green PS M6764
Black UA M6373
Crystal White ZR M6774
Extreme Rainbow*
* Special Saleen color

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1997 performance information)

VIN Displacement Type Compression Max Power (net) Max Torque (net)
4.6L 220hp V8 X (S-281) 4.6L SOHC 9.0:1 220hp 4400rpm 285ft-lb 3500rpm
4.6L 310hp V8 V (S-281 Cobra) 4.6L DOHC 9.85:1 310hp 5800rpm 300ft-lb 4800rpm
5.8L 510hp V8 Supercharged (S-351 & SR) 5.8L EFI 510hp

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Manufacturer: 1FA = Ford Motor Company USA Ford Passenger Car
Safety: L = Driver/Passenger Air Bags
Body:
P40 = Coupe S-351 / SR
P42 = Coupe S-281
P44 = Convertible S-351
P45 = Convertible S-281
P46 = Convertible S-281 Cobra
P47 = Coupe S-281 Cobra
Engine:
4 = 5.8L in S-351/SR
X = 4.6L SOHC in S-281
V = 4.6L DOHC in S-281 Cobra
Check Digit: 0-9 or X
Year: V = 1997
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1997 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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Other years : 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 [1997] 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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