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After a few teasers photos via Flickr, Saleen Performance Vehicles has finally given us our first live view of its 2010 S281 Mustang. Those initial pictures showed lots of potential, and our positive first impressions were confirmed when we saw the car in person. To put it bluntly, Saleen has perfectly hit the mark with their new design. The modern design flows perfectly with the lines of the 2010 Mustang, even better than with the previous car.
We especially love the rear of the 2010 S281, which essentially fixes the awkward taillight design by extending the rear fenders and recessing the lights. Saleen has done well with the little details too, like the slick-looking shifter and the glowing Saleen emblem in the door panel that replaces the pony logo.
As far as performance goes, Saleen is sticking with what has worked in the past. They have affixed their Series VI supercharger system atop the 4.6L V8, which is good for 485 horsepower and 460 lb-ft torque. The S281 also gets a new Racecraft suspension system, 3.73:1 gears, and 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires. Pricing has yet to be announced, but expect MSRP to come in around the mid $60,000 range. Follow the jump for the official press release from Saleen, and check out the official and live photos in the high-res galleries below.
The car is ver elegant and yet maintains that muscular look we all have come to love. I believe they did a wonderful job cleaning up the rear. Good job guys.
I'll admit, I do like this rear better than the rest that I've seen, but I don't know if it's possible to really make it truly sexy. Other than that, that's a beautiful car, love the color.
I actually hate the rear end. They extended it and made it too square. The way the tail lights are tucked under everything else is awkward. The front, especially the hood, is fantastic though. Give me that hood, and the stock rear end, maybe a different diffuser.
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