Saleen may release S281 Heritage Edition
click above image to view more pics of the Saleen S281 Heritage Edition
Thanks to the Saleen Owners and Ethusiasts Club, we can show you these pics of a new Mustang soon to be released by Saleen (Yes, another special edition Mustang!). The car is called the S281 Heritage Edition, and while we have no official information on the car besides what can be gleaned from these pics, it's apparent Saleen has taken many cues from the wildly popular Parnelli Jones Edition Mustang. The S281 Heritage Edition, however, is dipped in white rather than the iconic Grabber Orange paint color. It appears that exterior differences are limited to the absence of the shaker scoop and tie down pins on the hood. The graphics treatment is different as well, with a large black stripe only on the hood and two-prong black stripes on the sides. Thankfully, the rear louvers are in tact. The wheels also appear to be unique five-spoke rims, whereas the Parnelli Jones Edition wears seven-spokers, though we're not sure if this new set is a Saleen design or not. Finally, out back we can see the Saleen name spread across the rear deck lid and, wait, what's that down there? That's right, quad exhaust outlets in place of the pair of oval tips on the Parnelli Jones Edition.
Again, since we have no official info yet, we can't say what's going on under the hood, but we wouldn't be surprised if the same enlarged 5.0L powerplant in the Parnelli Jones Edition is offered here, as well. Of course, it could also be offered with the variety of engines available in the S281 lineup, all the way up to the S281 Extreme's 550-hp mill. We'll let you know when we have more info, but for now you can feast on these images.
[Source: SOEC.org]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
stefan 1:45PM (4/30/2007)
Please make it stop no more special editions.
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rp 1:47PM (4/30/2007)
Am I the only one that notices the ugly black plastic side view mirrors that plague the Mustang? Evne the special edition cars have them. Why does Ford so this?
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srivendel 2:16PM (4/30/2007)
Good job, guys! Way to get all your special editions on the market before the Challenger/Camaro sh*tstorm hits and ruins your fun.
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Scott 2:26PM (4/30/2007)
hahaha just what is needed, another special edition mustang. Ford and Saleen are retarded. I guess nobody informed them that its not a good idea to have so many special editions that people can't even remember them 1 week after its announced. Im waiting for the Ronald McDonald edition that comes with its very own McFlurry machine in the back.
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Bryan 2:30PM (4/30/2007)
Man the black on white looks great!
Srivendel...most of the stories on this site about Mustangs have been option packages for a particular model. By the time the Camaro and challeger emerge, Ford will be giving the Mustang a facelift. We still have other Mustangs to be debuted, as well as new engines coming. Despite the Camaro and Challenger coming out, has there ever been a time when they beat the Mustang in sales?
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Vinny 2:52PM (4/30/2007)
Autoblog needs a new feature on here called "Mustang Edition Of The Week".
Another idea! Create a tool for your website called "Generate a Random Special Edition Mustang". You could set it up to spit one out and have it ready in your inbox every Monday morning.
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Infinihertz 3:13PM (4/30/2007)
Am I misreading this, or is Saleen doing all the work and customization of stock Mustangs? If so, complain about it - I agree there are too many - but this might not be Ford's fault. I don't know what relationship Ford has with Saleen, or how it does stuff with Roush and others. Can anyone fill me in?
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aSHIRTandTIEguy 3:14PM (4/30/2007)
ENOUGH WITH THE GOD DAMN SPECIAL EDITION MUSTANGS! WE HAVE ENOUGH OF THEM ALREADY!
* Shelby GT500
* Shelby GT500KR
* Shelby GT
* Shelby GT-H
* Shelby C6 Mustang
* Saleen S281
* Saleen S281 Supercharged
* Saleen S281 Extreme
* Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang
* Roush Mustang Sport
* Roush Stage 1 Mustang
* Roush Stage 2 Mustang
* Roush Stage 3 Mustang
* Roush Stage 3 BlackJack Mustang
* Roush 427R Mustang
* Roush Roadster Mustang
* A.J. Foyte Mustang
* Chip Foose Mustang
* Legend Mustang
* Giugiaro Mustang
* Muscat Retractable Hardtop Mustang
* Bullitt Mustang
* Boss Mustang
* PLUS MANY MORE!
Spend more time improving the Focus/Fusion/SHO Taurus (Import the Mondeo/Fiesta/Galaxy and ST/RS European models to America/Canada!) and make some more cars then beating a dead horse that everyone and their mother has a version of!
No one cares anymore! Ford it's time for a refresh Mustang for 2008/2009 and some new cars! Not new names of cars and new colors!
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Ben 3:26PM (4/30/2007)
I'm curious. Does any of these special editions have an independent rear suspension? As I understand it, what the Mustang needs to be a proper performance car is a better chassis, not more power.
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marcus 3:31PM (4/30/2007)
aSHIRTandTIEguy
Great job. I totally agree with you!
Maybe they should spend a little money revamping the Ranger. The Ranger is soooo simple. Yet soooo neglected.
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BFJr 3:49PM (4/30/2007)
Most of the "special editions" are NOT made by Ford but by aftermarket tuners. This shows how much interest there is in the AFTERMARKET industry in the Mustang. The aftermarket tuners(Saleen, Roush, Foose, Foyt,Shelby) etc. know a good platform to start with when they see one.
The Giugiaro is a concept show car, not production car.
Just because you're you hate Mustangs and want some lame underpowered front wheel drive car doesn't mean that EVERYONE thinks like you.
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Rob 4:01PM (4/30/2007)
Ford stop! All these options and choices! Why the hell would anyone want to buy a car and have it be different? This makes me so mad that I'm going straight to my local Toyota dealer and pick a nice silver Camrey off the lot with a 4 cylinder and automatic tranny, tan cloth interior, a/c,power windows and locks and remote keyless entry. Then I'm gonna get on the freeway and drive 60 mph in the passing lane keeping my left turn signal on for 40 miles while daydreaming about buying another silver 4 cylinder Camrey in 3 years.
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That One Person 4:12PM (4/30/2007)
LMFAO at those blaming FORD for this.
New Alert! THIS IS A SALEEN. NOT A FORD! Research real quick before you start blaming FORD.
* Shelby GT500
* Shelby GT500KR
* Shelby GT
* Shelby GT-H
* Shelby C6 Mustang
Those are the only FORD produced special editions. Get over yourselves, people! Hey, if we are going to inclue TUNER companies in the Ford bashing, how bout we list all the special edition Nissan 350Zs, Honda Civics, RX-8s, etc.
Get a clue people!
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That One Person 4:15PM (4/30/2007)
Oops. Correction on the C6 and the word "include".
The Boss and Bullits arent out yet. So I am not including those...
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Bob R. 4:42PM (4/30/2007)
#8, you do realize that 16 of the Mustangs you named is either a concept, or made by an aftermarket company. Then the last 2 arent even out yet.
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Bryan 4:48PM (4/30/2007)
Rob---since when does a Mustang and a CAMRY--not Camery, compete? Its called the Ford Fusion, you know, the car that kicks the Camrys @zz. And import lovers call us domestic lovers uneducated rednecks all day long..lol riiight!
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srivendel 4:53PM (4/30/2007)
That One: I believe you forgot this year's California Special and the upcoming GT500 KR Super Snake. But you're right: that's only SEVEN special editions in two years! Maybe now all the haters will shut up.
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That One Person 5:10PM (4/30/2007)
Yeah, I totally forgot. Seven seems like a lot and it is. And I dont want to keep on fighting about the Mustang. But it keeps interest in the car alive (not like it really needs it). And it gives people an option. Yeah, I would like to see more "affordable" special editions but if anyone on here is a TRUE car enthusiast, they can appreciate what the Mustang really is and the different choices Ford is giving people.
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Yaroukh 5:44PM (4/30/2007)
#2: I hate that and don't get it too
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mk 8:30PM (4/30/2007)
Ok. I am getting tired of all the special editions too...
The list forgot the newest GT500 variant, the SuperSnake supercharged version.
But as a saleen car, this does look somewhat promising. Amortize the Parnelli Jones parts, and sell more of them, without really diluting the PJ edition's limited run.
I like the GT500 lower, GT upper front grille, with strakes across the lights. I like the smooth rear bumper, with the license plate moved up in place of the fake gas filler, and blacked out between the tail lights, and on the trunk lid, and the retro spoiler.
Just a few changes...
The Saleen S281 hood, or the 3d-carbon hood with the intakes at the leading edge...
Saleen Scenic View glass roof. Gotta love the glass roof. Delete the louvers, and tint the rear glass, but that is just my preference. I'd also uncover the quarter windows... why limit rear visibility?
Parnelli Jones-style wheels, those were slick wheels. the oval exhaust tips, as well.
Aftermarket mirrors, or painted mirror accent appliques. Stupid barn door black mirrors...
delete the reverse C-stripe. Modest lower door stripe is fine, or the saleen chevrons on the front fenders...
Put the 5.0 Cammer under the hood, or else 4-cam supercharged 4.6.
re-cover the interior in leather, or at least better quality vinyl.
IRS, for the love of pete. Some actual handling potential... At least an aftermarket IRS, and possibly SLA front suspension.
A diet might be nice for the car to lose a couple hundred pounds. composite panels, rear seat delete, less sound deadening, lighter chassis parts, or something.
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