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 First Test: 2005 Saleen S281 Mustang
| 2005 Saleen S281 Mustang | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, rwd | | Engine type | 90* V-8, alum block & heads | | Valve gear | SOHC, 3 valves/cyl | | Bore x stroke, in/mm | 3.55 x 3.54 / 90.2 x 90.0 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 280.8 / 4601 | | Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | | Max SAE net horsepower | 325 @ 5200 rpm | | Max SAE net torque, lb-ft | 340 @ 4500 rpm | | Specific output, hp/liter | 70.6 | | Weight to power, lb/hp | 11.0 | | Redline, rpm | 6000 | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratio:1 | 3.55 / 2.38 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, Panhard rod, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, f;r | 14.0-in vented/grooved disc; 11.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 19 x 9.0 cast aluminum | | Tires | 285/35R19 99Y Pirelli PZero Corsa | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase, in | 107.1 | | Track, f/r, in | 63.9 / 62.8 | | Length, in | 189.1 | | Width, in | 74.0 | | Height, in | 56.0 | | Turning circle, ft | 38.0 | | Curb weight (MT), lb | 3574 | | Weight dist (MT), f/r, % | 53 / 47 | | Seating capacity, persons | 4 | | Cargo vol, cu ft | 12.3 | Test Data
Acceleration, sec to mph | | 0-30 | 1.9 | | 0-40 | 2.8 | | 0-50 | 3.9 | | 0-60 | 5.0 | | 0-70 | 6.7 | | 0-80 | 8.4 | | 0-90 | 10.3 | | 0-100 | 12.8 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 13.5 @ 103.9 | | Braking, 100-0 mph, ft | 317 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 115 | | 600-ft slalom, avg | MPH 69.9 | | 200-ft skidpad, avg g | 0.97 | | MT Fig-Eight, sec @ avg g | 24.9 @ 0.74 | | Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph | 1900 | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $41,083 | | Price as tested | $43,138 (MT est) | | Stability/traction control | No / yes | | Airbags | Dual front | | Basic warranty | 2 yrs/unlimited miles | | Powertrain warranty | 2 yrs/unlimited miles | | Roadside assist period | Not available | | Fuel capacity, gal | 15.7 | | MT observed mpg | 13.8 | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium |
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