2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family.

The 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family is 14 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L141218
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L141218

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family is $5,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $15,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,300spend $15,000 more

The 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L21
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Emit?

The 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family model options.

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2008 Saleen Performance S281 Family MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/saleen-performance/s281-family/2008.

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