03 Mach 1 vs Saleen s281

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07-01-2003, 06:51 PM

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CzechChamp

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03 Mach 1 vs Saleen s281

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Originally Posted by Mach1man

The Mach 1 is "rated" at 305hp and 320tq by Ford. It has been proven by numerous dyno tests, mine included,to be severely underrated! Actual dyno numbers are coming out in the 325-340hp range. A non-supercharged 2V would have a hard time just keeping up with the Mach 1, let alone beating one. I have a couple of friends, one with an 03 Cobra vert, the other with a Roush Stage 3, and those cars are a dead match for each other, and while I can't beat either one, they can't walk away from me either!</P>

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I agree that the Mach I can keep up with the non-supercharged Saleen and beat it...but I don't believe that the new Cobra can't beat the Mach. There is a big difference relatively speaking:85hp and 70tq. (keep in mind also underrated)</P>

07-25-2003, 04:37 PM

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Peck666

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03 Mach 1 vs Saleen s281

I agree. A motorhead magazine, I don't remember which, tested the Mach 1 in the quarter and ran a 13.1. An 03 cobra runs at least a 12.8 according another motorhead magazine.

07-25-2003, 05:56 PM

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Stangs4me

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03 Mach 1 vs Saleen s281

Wow... Mach I is really that fast? That's awesome... I've got a buddy who got his strapped to a dyno and came out with 329 HP so 305 is really a conservative figure.

However, I don't think it pulls low 13s... We run neck & neck till about 95 when he slowly pulls on me. He must not be that great of a driver then...

07-27-2003, 06:42 PM

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mity2

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03 Mach 1 vs Saleen s281

guys I have to say tho when I bought my 01 GT, I test drive
99 Cobra
03 Mach1
99 S281

Cobra was bit of dog...
Mach1.. what can I say about Mach1 that hasn't been already said? just cool *** ride
Now, S281 - straight line number does not tell how it actually is. Sure. Mach1 will show its assend to non-S/C S281 anyday of the week, but when you think of its power deliverly, and how easily driverble and fact it is S281, and people goes "ahhhh the Saleen...<img border="0" src=smileys/smiley20.gif border="0"> <img border="0" src=smileys/smiley20.gif border="0"> "...

I say S281 got my Vote.