General Information |
| Vehicle Type: |
2-door coupe, production car |
| Price: |
$---,--- |
| Miles Per Gallon: |
--/-- mpg |
| Drivetrain |
| Configuration |
Front Engine/RWD |
| Engine: |
Supercharged V8 |
| Displacement: |
4600 cc |
| Horsepower: |
445 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque: |
450 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Max RPM: |
6500 rpm |
| Transmission: |
6-Speed Manual |
| Dimensions |
| Weight: |
3482 lbs |
| Height: |
--.- in |
| Length: |
---.- in |
| Width: |
--.- in |
| Wheelbase: |
--.- in |
| Track: |
f: --.- / r: --.- in |
| Performance |
| 0-60 mph: |
4.4 sec |
| 0-100 mph: |
10.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile: |
12.5 sec @ 111 mph |
| Top Speed: |
160 mph |
| Lateral Acceleration: |
.95g |
| Braking, 60-0 mph: |
109 ft |
| Slalom Speed: |
--.- mph |
| Nürburgring Lap Time: |
--.- minutes |
|
At the heart of the S281-E is a unique Saleen-manufactured 4.6-liter powerplant built in-house. The 281 cubic-inch V8 uses a special forged steel Saleen crankshaft, Saleen forged-steel connecting rods, Saleen-patented forged aluminum pistons and unique Saleen aluminum cylinder heads featuring special valve springs and the latest Saleen performance camshafts. An 11-in. aluminum flywheel/clutch disc assembly transfers power to the 6-speed transmission by way of a custom balanced driveshaft. In addition to the increased rpm available with the “E” engine, a Saleen Series V twin-screw intercooled supercharger is installed. The power this engine produces is a mindboggling 445 bhp at 6,000, with maximum torque of 450 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, up 20 bhp and 10 lb-ft torque from the initial figures. To handle the V8’s horsepower and torque, the E is fitted with slotted, 2-piece, 14-in. front brake rotors. The engine is coupled with the company’s S281-E 6-speed transmission and 3.55:1 final-drive gearing.
