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- MY2008–2009
Saleen S281 Family MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2008–2009
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Saleen S281 Family fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Saleen S281 Family for 2 model years, 2008 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 14 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 1 configuration rated 14 MPG combined and costing $5,740 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2008 is the 2009 S281 Family 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, at 14 MPG.
Saleen S281 Family MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 14 | $5,740 |
| 2008 | 14 | $5,740 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Saleen S281 Family generations
1 generations between 2008 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
Frequently asked questions
What is the Saleen S281 Family's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Saleen S281 Family run 14 MPG across model years 2008 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 14 MPG.
Which Saleen S281 Family model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Saleen S281 Family S281 Family 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged RWD has the highest combined rating since 2008, at 14 MPG.
How much does a Saleen S281 Family cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,740 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,740.
Has the Saleen S281 Family's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 14 MPG in both 2008 and 2009.