2002 Ford Mustang

S281 Extreme Convertible

4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

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information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US 2002 Ford Saleen Mustang S281 Extreme 1 of 20 Saleen S281E Convertible 4.6L V8 600HP 6 Speed Year: 2002 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 9267 Transmission type: 6 Speed Manual Engine: 4.6 Liter V8 Interior color: Charcoal Vehicle info The Mustang has always been one of those cars that does a great job of representing all things to all people. From six cylinder 'secretary specials' to fire-breathing Shelby Cobras, enthusiasts have always been able to build pretty much any platform they wanted through either a factory order form or an aftermarket phone number. That said; the most impressive Mustangs are typically those prepared by firms that have an OEM level of expertise but aren't hamstrung by OEM regulations. And for almost 30 years, Steve Saleen and his team of octane-fueled engineers have turned out some of the hottest cars the late model market has ever seen. Saleen is quick to point out that they are a full-blown manufacturer, as opposed to a mere tuner, and as a result their cars possessed a level of polish most aftermarket entities can't achieve. And that all-encompassing mindset begets creations like this low-mileage S281 Extreme convertible, one of only 20 Extreme convertibles built for the 2002 model year, which holds its value amazingly well and enjoys a special place at the top of the Mustang hierarchy. Logging only 9,267 miles since it rolled out of Steve Saleen's Irvine, California headquarters, virtually every piece of this killer Mustang drop-top retains a factory-fresh glow. The car's a spotless gem that's stacked with almost every available bolt-on for the 2002 model year. And if that's not enough, it's also been professionally tweaked above and beyond the S281E's already mind blowing performance. Here's a breakdown of the original Saleen window sticker that's included with our sale: FEATURES INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE Ford Base Components:Air conditioningMustang Power GroupAnti-lock braking systemPower windowsPower door locksPower decklidRemote keyless entryIlluminated entryMach 460 AM/FM stereo that's complete with an in-dash 6-disc CD changerFord Leather sport seats Saleen Base Components:Saleen S281E 4.6 liter 2V V8 that produces 425 horsepowerSaleen Series V screw-type intercooled superchargerSaleen forged aluminum pistonsSaleen forged steel crankshaftSaleen forged steel connecting rodsAluminum heads that are equipped with Saleen camshafts and Saleen valve springs90mm mass-air sensor42 lb./hr. sequential fuel injectorsSaleen "PowerFlash" calibration that's complete with a 6,500 RPM redlineSaleen special inlet tube and intake11 inch aluminum flywheel that's equipped with an 11 inch full asbestos clutch disc--Saleen premium 13 inch brake systemSaleen twin gauge pod that includes both a boost gauge and an intercooler temperature gaugeSaleen quick ratio 6-speed manual transmissionSaleen 8.8 inch Maxgrip differentialSaleen short throw shifterSaleen water-to-air intercooler that's complete with a heat exchangerSaleen cold air induction system that's complete with a performance air filterSaleen high-flow performance fuel pumpSaleen custom balanced driveshaftSaleen 2.5 inch stainless steel four way high flow exhaust system that's complete with an x-pipe crossover--Saleen urethane front fasciaSaleen urethane rear fasciaSaleen urethane side skirtsSaleen louvered side scoopsSaleen competition design S281E rear wingSaleen lightweight hood--Saleen Racecraft progressive rate front and rear springsSaleen Racecraft N2 (nitrogen) gas shocks and strutsSaleen Racecraft sway bars which measure 1.38 inches up front and .94 inches in the rearSaleen rear axle lower control armsSaleen 18x9 five spoke alloy front wheelsSaleen 18x10 five spoke alloy rear wheels265/35ZR18 front and 295/35ZR18 rear Pirelli P Zero radialsHigh performance chassis tune and wheel alignment--Saleen white faced 200 MPH speedometerSaleen tachometer and gauge clusterSaleen leather sport seatingColor-matched door panelsSaleen performance driving pedalsSaleen windshield graphic, badges and champ wreathsSaleen graphics and accent stripesSaleen serialized engine bay and console plaquesSaleen serialized bumper numberSaleen shift knobSaleen floor mats OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:Chrome alloy wheels ($1,119)Saleen sport bar ($999) SALEEN SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $64,969 ENCLOSED TRANSPORT: $1,375 SALEEN MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $68,462 Bathed in vivid Torch Red Clearcoat, S281 Extreme number 62 has every trick Saleen knew built right into its sleek 'New Edge' body. Originally delivered to Team Ford in Marietta, Georgia, this awesome blue oval bombshell has been pampered and loved since new and, based on its slick appearance, is a product of very limited road time. The car's fit and finish is exceptional, thanks to the largely hand-built nature of Saleen's custom add-ons. Its paint is simply amazing thanks to major improvements in Ford's factory spraying process. And naturally, that paint covers a solid body that's never been subjected to metalwork of any kind. More than just a half-hearted paint-and-decal polish, and certainly more than a simple resto-mod style engine up fit, the S281E package includes a number of appearance and functional improvements. And, as you would expect, Saleen's aggressive panels and subtle upgrades fit the car extremely well both visually and aesthetically. At the front of the body, a familiar chrome horse and showroom-fresh headlights hang over a custom, sequentially numbered Saleen fascia. Above that fascia, a square-jawed Saleen hood fronts spotless factory glass that's branded with Saleen decals, flanked by black Ford mirrors and capped by a black canvas top. Below that top, Ford's famous 'New Edge' side panels hang small "S281 SALEEN" emblems and textured Saleen louvers above traditional Saleen decals and seamless Saleen side skirts. And behind those side skirts, a flat Saleen wing rides above a small blue oval emblem, a small "S281 SUPERCHARGED" badge, a numbered and "SALEEN" branded fascia, and large, center-outlet exhaust tips. If ever there were a muscle car that had a scowl to match its evil demeanor, this is it! Did I hear someone say "power"? Oh there's power... LOTS of power! Completely massaged by Saleen, the 4.6-liter 'mod motor' rumbling beneath this Mustang's lightweight hood is equipped with a screw-type supercharger, reworked heads, a forged crank, forged connecting rods, a tweaked fuel system, a cold air intake and a Saleen PowerFlash tune. And thanks to the good folks at Roush Performance, the rev-happy mill is bored .020 over, delivers roughly 600 horsepower, and has a wide torque curve that thrives throughout its entire RPM range. Like all modern Ford V8s, this overhead cam champ ramps up in a smooth rush; and when you let it wind out, you'll appreciate how Saleen's "Power in the hands of few" motto translates to triple digit speeds and nowhere near slowing down. Additionally, it features a virtually perfect OEM appearance that looks as classic as it is technical. The placarded engine bay is exceptionally clean, with nothing out of place, and honestly, no dirt or other signs of wear. And from a quality standpoint, there's that familiar combination of first-rate workmanship, OEM-level reliability and raucous idling that Saleen builds have made famous. It's no secret that this is one aftermarket firm which staked its reputation on getting Mustangs around tracks at high rates of speed. So it should come as no surprise that the bottom of this awesome S281E is fitted with some of the best 'faster Ford' components in the world. Saleen's suspension upgrades began with Saleen Racecraft sway bars that straighten the curves, progressed to Saleen Racecraft springs, struts and shocks that fine tune the ride, and ended with Saleen chassis geometry and wheel alignment that keeps the power to the ground. Behind the engine, a T56 6-speed bounces torque from an 11 inch aluminum flywheel and a Stage 3 racing clutch to a custom balanced driveshaft, a rugged Maxgrip rear end and Team Ford-installed 3.73 gears. At the corners of floor, stops are provided by a 13 inch Saleen disc brake system that makes good use of Ford's factory ABS. Turns come courtesy of performance-tuned power steering and a standard stability control system. Exhaust flows through a 2.5 inch Saleen exhaust system that's complete with an x-pipe crossover and bright stainless tips. And all this first class speed and agility rides on a set of familiar 18 inch Saleen wheels which spin sticky 275/35 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR street radials and 305/35 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR drag radials around an optional chrome finish. Drop inside this low-slung Ford and you'll immediately notice that the car's bolstered sport seats, which feature "SALEEN" branded hides, fit like a glove. In front of you a familiar Mustang instrument panel hangs Saleen's traditional white-face telemetry above Saleen foot pedals. At the side of that instrument panel a Dark Charcoal dash props a duo of Saleen gauges, which monitor the big engine's boost and intercooler temperature, above familiar Mach 460 6-disc CD changer and a Saleen-autographed glove box. Beneath that CD player a slick gray console anchors a small Saleen badge in front of a short throw shifter for the T56 transmission. At the sides of that console, "Saleen" branded floor mats flow toward spruced up door panels which hang body-matched switch plates above "S281" branded kick trim. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect in a modern muscle car are ready and waiting including: cruise control, intermittent wipers, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, a power driver's seat and a tilt steering wheel. You know what's better than cruising around with the top down and the wind in your hair? Cruising around in a modern American classic which coddles you in a level of comfort and reliability that a 40 year old muscle car simply can't touch! The sale of this super clean Mustang drop-top includes the original Saleen window sticker outlined above, an original Saleen owner's manual, some random Saleen marketing materials, a receipt for the car's Team Ford modifications, and a receipt for its current Nitto tires. This low mileage S281 Extreme is a turn-key thrill ride that has been immaculately preserved, has mind-boggling power, and is probably one of the most collectible modern Mustangs your money can buy. It's essentially a brand new car with a roster of well-engineered components that add both performance and prestige. And best of all, you can buy it for roughly half of what the sticker said just 9,200 miles ago! Don't miss your chance to own one of the coolest Mustangs ever built. At RK Motors Charlotte, our primary goal is to offer a buying experience unrivaled by anyone in the classic car industry. The core of that experience is a screening process we call the RKM Performance Center Seal of Approval. Performed by one of the ASE certified master mechanics in the RKM Performance Center, this 80+ point checklist ensures that every vehicle we offer meets our stringent standards. While the Seal of Approval covers the basics, many customers want to take their cars to the next level. So, we created the RKM Performance Center Test & Tune and the RKM Performance Center Certification. From general functionality to comprehensive tuning and testing, these service packages let our customers tailor their buying experience. Every car that we list for sale carries three prices and each of those prices correspond a service package. Regardless if you are new to the classic car world or an experienced collector, our three-tiered pricing system allows for an honest and open sales environment. Simply put no one in the industry works harder than RK Motors Charlotte to make sure your dream purchase is just that. About this auction & rk motors charlotte Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. If you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay, it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at (704)596-5211 or (704)999-9826. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. Our pricing system is unique to the industry. RK Motors takes pride in delivering road-ready cars to our customers. Every car we sell is fully inspected and tuned by the RKM Performance Center. At our full list price, our customer's receive the RKM Performance Certified Car certificate, which equates to a complete shake-down of the car from a mechanical and cosmetic standpoint. If you are expecting all three speeds on the blower motor to be operating at the proper fan speed, our Certified Car program is for you. Every Certified Car receives a complete dyno test and tune by Roush Yates in Mooresville, NC, with a separate certificate from Roush Yates. On average, even a newly restored car required 50-65 hours of labor to meet the standards of our Certified Car level of post-sale service. If you are looking for a super high quality car, but not concerned with absolute perfection, we offer a 5% cash discount from the list price, which earns the buyer our RKM Performance Test & Tune. Our Test & Tune includes a complete shakedown and road-test by our team of ASE certified mechanics and includes a long list of desired services like front end alignments and brake adjustments. If you like to drive your cars the way they were intended to be, the RKM Performance Test & Tune is a wise choice. For buyers who want the highest quality car they can find at the best price, our RKM Performance Seal of Approval is provided on every car that sells at our minimum price (more than 5% cash discount). For international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier, you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager, Jason Spruill, stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. Jason can be reached at: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send recent, high resolution pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. If you are a MyClassicGarage user, you can send us an Evaluation file for review. Our MCG virtual garage name is: RK Motors Charlotte. Email information and pictures on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joseph's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our 80,000 sqf retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina . We usually have 200-250 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to our retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, the RKM Performance Center is located in a 40,000 sqf faciiity in Mooresville, NC, which is about 20 minutes north of Charlotte in the heart of NASCAR country. We perform complete restorations for classic car collectors worldwide. RKM restored cars have won numerous national awards. We also have a full service shop staffed with veteran, ASE certified mechanics who can handle any post-sale needs. Need a Vintage Air system installed? Detroit Speed front & rear suspension? Our shop can do it all. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past on our website. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility, 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269. For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. RKM Perfomance Center Heated paint booth Sanding room Mixing room Sandblasting cabinet Interior shop Metal fabrication shop 10 two post lifts Alignment rack Joseph Carroll President & C.E.O 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-999-9826 joseph.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry.Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 781-773-4648 Donald.Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Jason Spruill Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-797-6199 jason.spruill@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 704.596.5211 704.596.5980 info@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC 28269 RKM Performance Center 161 Knob Hill RoadMooresville, NC 28117