2008 Roush Stage 2 vs. 2008 Saleen S281-3V vs. 2008 Shelby GT-C - Specifications - Comparison | Motor Trend Magazine Article at Automotive.com

Comparison: 2008 Roush Stage 2 Mustang vs. 2008 Saleen S281-3V Mustang vs. 2008 She...

Comparison: 2008 Roush Stage 2 Mustang vs. 2008 Saleen S281-3V Mustang vs. 2008 Shelby GT-C Mustang

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	2008 Roush Stage 2	2008 Saleen S281-3V	2008 Shelby GT-C
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, RWD	Front engine, RWD	Front engine, RWD
Engine type	90 V-8, alum block/heads	90 V-8, alum block/heads	90 V-8, alum block/heads
Valvetrain	SOHC, 3 valves/cyl	SOHC, 3 valves/cyl	SOHC, 3 valves/cyl
Displacement	281.1 cu in/4606 cc	281.1 cu in/4606 cc	281.1 cu in/4606 cc
Compression ratio	9.8:1	9.8:1	9.8:1
Power (SAE net)	300 hp @ 5750 rpm	335 hp @ 5200 rpm	319 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	320 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm	345 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm	330 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline	6000 rpm	6000 rpm	6000 rpm
Weight to power	12.0 lb/hp	10.8 lb/hp	11.3 lb/hp
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Axle/final-drive ratios	3.55:1/2.41:1	3.73:1/2.54:1	3.55:1/2.41:1
Suspension, front; rear	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio	15.7:1	15.7:1	15.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock	2.8	2.8	2.8
Brakes, f;r	14.0-in vented, grooved disc; 11.8-in disc, ABS	12.4-in vented disc; 11.8-in disc, ABS	14.0-in vented, drilled, grooved disc; 14.0-in vented, drilled, grooved disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r	10.0 x 18 in, cast aluminum	9.0 x 20 in; 10.0 x 20 in, cast aluminum	9.0 x 20 in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r	275/40R18 99W Cooper Zeon ZX5	275/35R20 106Y; 275/40R20 106Y Pirelli PZero Rosso	255/35R20 97Y; 275/35R20 102Y Pirelli PZero
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in
Track, f/r	62.3/62.5 in	62.8/63.9 in	62.3/62.5 in
Length x width x height	187.6 x 73.9 x 54.7 in	189.1 x 74.0 x 56.0 in	187.6 x 73.9 x 54.0 in
Turning circle	37.7 ft	37.7 ft	37.7 ft
Curb weight	3592 lb	3614 lb	3591 lb
Weight dist., f/r	53/47%	53/47%	53/47%
Seating capacity	4	4	4
Headroom, f/r	38.6/34.7 in	38.6/34.7 in	38.6/34.7 in
Legroom, f/r	42.7/30.3 in	42.7/30.3 in	42.7/30.3 in
Shoulder room, f/r	55.4/53.4 in	55.4/53.4 in	55.4/53.4 in
Cargo volume	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30	1.8 sec	1.9 sec	2.0 sec
0-40	2.8	3	2.9
0-50	3.9	3.9	3.9
0-60	5.1	5.1	5.1
0-70	6.8	6.6	6.8
0-80	8.6	8.6	8.5
0-90	10.7	10.7	10.6
0-100	13.4	13	13
Passing, 45-65 mph	2.6	2.4	2.5
Quarter mile	13.8 sec @ 100.9 mph	13.7 sec @ 102.1 mph	13.8 sec @ 102.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	117 ft	123 ft	117 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.94 g (avg)	0.93 g (avg)	0.97 g (avg)
MT figure eight	25.5 sec @ 0.71 g (avg)	25.6 sec @ 0.70 g (avg)	24.9 sec @ 0.76 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph	1850 rpm	1850 rpm	1750 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price	$39,880	$48,214	$42,010
Price as tested	$46,989	$49,613	$48,675
Stability/traction control	No/yes	No/yes	No/yes
Airbags	Dual front, front side	Dual front, front side	Dual front, front side
Basic warranty	3 yrs/36,000 miles	3 yrs/36,000 miles	3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	5 yrs/60,000 miles	3 yrs/36,000 miles	5 yrs/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance	5 yrs/60,000 miles	N/A	5 yrs/60,000 miles
Fuel capacity	16.0 gal	15.7 gal	16.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ	15/23 mpg	15/22 mpg	15/23 mpg
CO2 emissions	1.09 lb/mile	1.11 lb/mile	1.11 lb/mile
MT fuel economy	15.3 mpg	15.4 mpg	14.8 mpg
Recommended fuel	Regular	Premium	Premium

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