One lucky winner and 24 lucky buyers will get special edition Saleen S281 only through participation in "The Great American Run"
04-06-07: Saleen Inc., manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car – the Saleen S7 – today announced it will be sponsoring the world’s largest road rally: “The Great American Run.” This event marks the state-side arrival of Europe’s most famous road rally taking place July 29 – August 4, 2007. To celebrate the inaugural U.S. rally, Saleen Inc. has been commissioned by Cannonball Run World Events, Inc. (CRWE) to uniquely modify 25 stock Saleen S281 “Extreme” Mustangs with an additional 50 horsepower (aftermarket upgrade*), and identical black-on-black paint and graphics packages. CRWE has reserved one of the modified 600 horsepower “Extremes” for the winner of the event.
On July 29, 2007, 400 cars will start from four originating cities: Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta and Miami, to embark on a 3000 mile coast-to-coast free-for-all. Each night, entrants will enjoy luxury hotel accommodations at four star hotels and extravagant parties. Each of the cars will ultimately regroup in Las Vegas, where the remaining drivers will gather for the final leg of the rally to Los Angeles for the event’s award ceremony and track day at the historic Willow Springs Raceway.
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“Saleen is proud to support an event of this magnitude that brings together all types of enthusiasts and all types of performance cars – foreign and domestic – in a fun and safe environment,” said Steve Saleen, founder of Saleen Inc. “Our mission is not just about building the highest performance cars in the world, but also about building opportunities for car enthusiasts to share great experiences with each other. The Great American Run will be an experience enthusiasts will talk about for years to come.”
CRWE is well known for developing safe and fun events with a track record of seven successful rallies. In fact, the object of the rally is not who can reach the final destination first, but rather who can most closely attain an average speed of 61 mph over the 3000 mile route.
"Safety is paramount to this event, and in the previous five years and seven events held in Europe, we have never had a serious accident,” said Tim Porter, chief executive officer of Cannonball Run World Events. “We believe that this is due to the way we police our events with very strict rules. The object is to complete the course with an average speed at or below the national speed limit, rather than racing to be the first car to arrive."
The 2007 Saleen S281 “Extreme” is quickly becoming known as the world’s fastest production Mustang. With 550 horsepower, 525 lb-ft of torque, Saleen’s patented Racecraft suspension, close-ratio six-speed transmission, 4:10 rear gearing with a Maxgrip differential, high-flow cooling system, 15” slotted and vented disc brake system, and numerous additional internal and
external performance enhancements; the “Extreme” rivals all competitors in the high-
performance sports car world, including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ferrari 430, Porsche 911 Carrera and the Dodge Viper SRT-10.
For the “Great American Run,” CRWE will be commissioning Saleen, Inc. to modify 25 stock Saleen S281 “Extremes” and having them converted to 600 horsepower, with aftermarket options available soon through the Saleen SpeedLab®. CRWE has named this exclusive collection of cars "The Ultimate Bad Boy Edition" and will only make them available to race entrants.
The 550 horsepower Saleen S281 “Extreme” is currently available for purchase at “The Saleen Store” and Saleen Certified Dealers for those not participating in the event. Visit www.saleen.com for further product and dealer information.
2007 Black Saleen S281 Extreme
Aftermarket options include:
• Forged 5-spoke, one-piece wheels (painted black)
• 50 Horsepower upgrade* – VOIDS WARRANTY
(Aftermarket option available mid-year 2007 as a Saleen SpeedLab product)
• Numbered gold plaque (provided by CRWE)
(Buyers may add upgrades – i.e. scenic roof, tires, stereo system, etc.)
• Official “Great American Run decals (provided by CRWE)
Saleen S281 Ultimate Bad Boy Specifications:
ENGINE
281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
600 HP @ 6100 RPM
3.55" x 3.54" Bore & Stroke
39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
98 mm MAF
Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger
Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System
Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
Forged Aluminum Pistons
Forged Steel Connecting Rods
Forged Steel Crankshaft
Ported Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator
& High-Flow Cooling System
PowerFlashT Performance Calibration
2.5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System
DRIVETRAIN
Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Light-Weight Aluminum Flywheel
High Performance Clutch
Light-Weight Aluminum Driveshaft
MaxGripT Speed-Sensitive LSD
with 4.10:1 Final Drive
RACECRAFT SUSPENSION
Linear-Rate, Coil-Over Springs (F/R)
Sway Bars, 1.38" with HD Bushings (F), 0.79" (R)
Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
Three Link, Live Rear Axle with Panhard Rod
BRAKING SYSTEM
Power Assisted 4-Wheel Disk Brakes with ABS
15" Slotted & Vented Front Disc Brake
System with 6-Piston Calipers
11.8" Slotted & Vented Rear Disc Brake System
WHEELS & TIRES
Forged Black 5-Spoke One-Piece Wheels
20" x 9" (F), 20" x 10" (R)
INTERIOR
Leather Performance Driving Seats
with Louvered Head Rest, 6-Way Power
Adjustable Driver's Seat & Power Lumbar
200 MPH Speedometer with Black Faced Gauges
Twin-Gauge Pod with Boost & Air Temperature
Chrome Dash Vents & Bezels
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Badge
Leather Wrapped Billet Shift Knob
& Short-Throw Shifter
Performance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot Brace
Serialized Dash Plaque
S281 Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill Plates
Saleen Key Fob
6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with MyColor Feature
One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows
Rockford Fosgate "Punch" Sound System
Two Power Outlets
Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Defroster
Air Conditioning
Dual-Power Side-View Mirrors
Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit
EXTERIOR
Aluminum Hood with Heat Extraction
Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin
(TPO) Front & Rear Fascias
Front Carbon Fiber Splitter
Front Grille
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door Cladding
Integrated Front Turn Signals
Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Rear Center Body Panel
Rear Spoiler & End Caps
Rear Wing
Quarter Window Trim
S281-E Graphics & Identification
Saleen Windshield Graphic
Serialized Engine Bay Plaque
Serialized Front Bumper
Championship Wreath Graphic
OPTIONAL
Body Color Racing Quarter Window Panel
Scenic Roof
Speedster Package (Convertible Only)
Convertible Sport Bar (Convertible Only)
Wing Delete
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual-Stage Airbags
Driver's Seat Position Sensor
Crash Severity Sensor
Lower Anchors & Tethers
for Children (Latch) Safety Seats
Remote Keyless & Illuminated Entry System
3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
Side-Impact Door Beams
GENERAL DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Vehicle Weight 3620 lbs
Weight Distribution 53/47 (F/R)
Wheelbase 107.10 in
Track 62.8 in/63.9 in (F/R)
Width 74.0 in
Length 189.1 in
Height 56.0 in
Trunk Space 13.1 cu ft
Fuel Capacity 15.7 gal
