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Saleen FOURSIXTEEN Tesla Model S Features & Specifications List
Saleen FOURSIXTEEN Features & Specifications
Saleen, known for building the exotic S7 supercar and tuned Ford GT40, has debuted its new FOURSIXTEEN at famed Pebble Beach, CA Concours d’Elegance. Their announcement that they would make their entrance into the world of electric vehicles with a tuned version of the Tesla Model S took the world by storm not too long ago, but no one knew the details, until now. The Saleen FOURSIXTEEN full features and specifications list has been published. Most prominently displayed is the large 22″ race-inspired forged aluminum wheels and completely redesigned front-end of the Tesla Model S that removes the traditional “nose cone”. But beyond the cosmetic lies a re-engineered cooling system and upgraded drivetrain said to provide even quicker off-the-line acceleration and track performance. A fully adjustable race-ready coilover suspension system rounds out the Tesla double wishbone suspension system.
Updated: Sep. 5 2014
Saleen has just released a video that shows off a distinctive Formula One sound to their FOURSIXTEEN. “This is what the future sounds like,” explains Steve Saleen, CEO of Saleen Automotive, “Anytime you watch a movie or TV show about the future, vehicles make a distinctive sound. That is what we achieved with our FOURSIXTEEN. I think George Jetson would approve.”
POWERTRAIN
- Liquid-Cooled Three Phase, Four Pole AC Induction Motor with Copper Rotor
- Drive Inverter with Variable Frequency Drive and Regenerative Braking System
- Single Speed Fixed Gear with 9.73:1 Reduction Ratio
- 85 kWh Microprocessor Controlled, Lithium-Ion Battery
- 10 kW Capable On-Board Charger with the Following Input Compatibility: 85-265 V, 45-65 Hz, 1-40 A
- 10 kW Capable Universal Mobile Connector with 110 V, 240 V, and J1772 Adapters
SALEEN SIGNATURE SERIES POWERTRAIN BLACK LABEL
- Three phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor
- Horsepower 416
- Torque @ 0 RPM 443
- Saleen High-Efficiency Drivetrain Cooling System
- 1-speed Automatic Gearbox
- 9.73:1 Final Gear Ratio
- 11.39:1 Final Gear Ratio (optional)
- MAXGRIP Locking Differential (optional)
- Model Designation Serialized Plaque
SUSPENSION
- Double Wishbone, Virtual Steer Axis Coil Spring Front Suspension and Independent Multi-Link Coil Spring Rear Suspension
- S4 High Durometer Swaybar Pivot Bushings
- S4 Increased Diameter Lightweight Front Swaybar
- S4 Track Calibrated, High Performance, Monotube Coilovers
- S4 Track Calibrated, Increased Rate Coil Springs
- Variable Ratio, Speed Sensitive, Rack and Pinion Electronic Power Steering
- Anti-Lock Disc Brakes (ABS) with 2-Piece Ventilated Rotors with Aluminum Hats and Electronically Actuated Parking Brake
SALEEN SIGNATURE SERIES S4 HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION BLACK LABEL
- S4 Track Calibrated, High Performance, Monotube Coilovers
- S4 Track Calibrated, Increased Rate Coil Springs
- S4 Increased Diameter Hollow Front Swaybar
- S4 High Durometer Swaybar Pivot Bushings
- S4 Fully Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension (optional)
- Saleen Specific Stability Control System (optional)
EXTERIOR
- Saleen Front Fascia with Integrated Dual Cooling Vents, and Aero Management Vents
- Saleen Carbon Fiber Air Splitter
- Saleen High Downforce Spoiler
- Saleen Hood with Static Air Channel and Style Vents
- Saleen Rear Fascia with Integrated Rear Aero Management Vents, and High Intensity Reflectors
- Saleen Carbon Fiber Diffuser
- Saleen Side Skirts with Carbon Fiber Accents
- Backlit Side Turn Signals, Front Side Markers Lights, and Rear Reflex Lights
- Flush Mounted Door Handles
- Headlights—Xenon with Automatic On/Off
- LED Rear Taillights and High-Mounted LED Stop Lamp
- Saleen Badging on Hood, Fenders, and Decklid
SALEEN SIGNATURE SERIES AIR MANAGEMENT BLACK LABEL
- Saleen Front Fascia with Dual Cooling Vents, and Aero Management Vents
- Saleen Carbon Fiber Air Splitter
- Saleen Hood with Signature Body Lines
- Saleen Side Skirts with Carbon Fiber Inserts
- Saleen High Downforce Rear Spoiler
- Saleen Carbon Fiber Decklid Accent
- Saleen Rear Fascia with Rear Aero Management Vents, and High Intensity Reflectors
- Downforce Boosting Rear Diffuser
FUNCTIONAL
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Dual Front USB Ports for Media and Power
- High Definition Backup Camera
- Keyless Entry
- Power Outlet—12 V
- Rear Window Defroster
- Wi-Fi Ready
- Windshield Wipers—Rain Sensing, Adjustable Speed
WHEELS AND TIRES
- Saleen Lightweight 21” Forged Aluminum Wheels
- High Performance 245/35ZR21 Front Tires
- High Performance 295/30ZR21 Rear Tires
SALEEN SIGNATURE SERIES WHEELS & TIRES BLACK LABEL
- Forged Aluminum Split Five Spoke Wheels 21”x9” (f) 21”x10” (r)
- Forged Aluminum Multi Spoke Race-Inspired Wheels 22”x9” (f) 22”x10” (r) (optional)
- High Performance 245/35ZR21 (f) 295/30ZR21 (r) Tires
- High Performance 255/30ZR22 (f) 295/25ZR22 (r) Tires (optional)
INTERIOR
- Audio—200 Watt, Seven Speaker Stereo System with AM/FM/HD Radio
- Center Armrest with Two Cup Holders
- Climate Control—Automatic, Dual Zone
- Cruise Control
- Driver Seat Detection Sensor for Start/Stop Functionality
- Front LED Map Lights and Rear LED Reading Lights
- Front Trunk and Rear Cargo Area with Keyless Open
- Glove Compartment
- Manual Rear Liftgate
- Micro-Filter Ventilation System with Replaceable Filters
- Open Center Console Storage Area
- Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Power Windows Featuring One-Touch Up and Down
- Saleen Black Leather and Alcantara Performance Seating with Contrasting Stitching
- Seats, Front—Twelve Way, Power Adjustable, Heated
- Seats, Rear—60/40 Split Fold-Down
- Steering Wheel—Three Spoke, Multi-Function with Tactile Controls
- Sun Visors
- Touchscreen—17” Capacitive with Media, Communication, Cabin, and Vehicle Controls
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
SALEEN SIGNATURE SERIES INTERIOR BLACK LABEL
- Saleen Black Leather and Alcantara Seats with Contrasting Stitching
- Saleen Embroidered Floor Mats
- Saleen Embroidered Model Designation Trunk Mat
- Model Specific Serialized Dash Plaque
- Steve Saleen Personally Signed Dash
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Saleen Steering Wheel Badge
- Saleen Key Chain
- Saleen Owners Document Portfolio and Warranty Guide
- Saleen Four Bucket Black Leather Performance Seating with Improved Bolstering, Contrasting Perforated
- Leather and Alcantara, and Black Front Seat Shells (optional)
- Saleen Leather and Alcantara Covered Door Panels (optional)
- Saleen Leather Covered Dash with Contrasting Hand Stitching (optional)
- Saleen Alcantara Covered Headliner (optional)
- Saleen Center Console with Storage (optional)
SAFETY & SECURITY
- Acoustic Front Row Safety Belt Warning
- Airbags—Head, Knee, Pelvis, Driver and Passenger Side-Impact Airbags in the Front Plus Two Side Curtain Airbags
- Anti-Theft Alarm and Immobilizer System
- Crash Sensor for High Voltage Disconnect
- Driver and Front Passenger Seat Sensors
- Driver Seat Position Sensor
- Interior, Manual Release Mechanism for All Doors, Front Trunk, and Rear Cargo Area
- Rear Door Child Safety Locks
- Rollover Crash Sensor
- Seatbelts—Three Point Driver, Front Passenger, and Both Rear Seats
- Traction Control with Electronic Stability Control
SALEEN COLORLAB EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS CODE BLACK LABEL (optional)
- Plum Insane Metallic SP
- Burnout Black Pearl SP1
- Tire Smoke White Pearl SP2
- Lizstick Red Metallic SP3 (shown in pictures)
- Sour Apple Green Metallic SP4
- Orange County Orange Metallic SP5
- Maliblue Metallic SP6
- Speedlab Yellow SP7
- Shark Skin Metallic SP8
- Beryllium Copper Metallic
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Saleen Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN) Monterey, CA – (August 17, 2014)
From the same automotive performance brand that brought the true American Supercar, the S7, Saleen has once again set precedence for a vehicle of epic proportions. The Tesla Model S based Saleen FOURSIXTEEN performance electric car was shown for the first time at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
“Tesla has created an entirely new class of American automobile”, explained Steve Saleen. “There are many similarities to this and how Ford created the ‘pony car’ class in 1964 with the Mustang, which is how these vehicles stand out from the rest of the pack.”
Standing out from the pack is Saleen’s specialty. Whether it’s their winning racing pedigree, expertly engineered Saleen vehicles, or instantly recognizable design. The Saleen legacy is perfectly packaged into the FOURSIXTEEN Model S and hinges on the mantra for the performance luxury electric car that ‘status quo won’t do’.
Purposefully advanced design From the outside, the FOURSIXTEEN is a harmonious blend of aerodynamic aggressiveness and subtle classiness. Applying the same championship Saleen DNA used over the last three decades, Saleen has created a car that can drive the streets of Monaco and set records at Laguna Seca. From the Saleen crafted front fascia to the carbon fiber rear diffuser, the FOURSIXTEEN aerodynamic design is as inspired as it is functional.
Front aero management vents helps ensure that the Saleen FOURSIXTEEN model maintains a low pressure field as air acceleration increases around the chassis. Assisting the lower aero management is the unique V-shaped hood architecture efficiently directing hot air away from the drivetrain cooling system all while generating valuable downforce across the front section.
The rear fascia design finalizes the aerodynamic system as air moves across the cabin and onto the Saleen designed high-downforce decklid mounted spoiler. Mid-chassis air is directed across the carbon fiber accents stretching between the taillights. Supplying rear wake diffusion is a Saleen diffuser design that boosts aerodynamic downforce capability.
Electrified Performance Just like the rest of the Saleen lineup, this car is more than just an eye catching aerodynamic package. Propelling the new FOURSIXTEEN is the 3-phase, four pole AC induction motor and copper rotor with the upgraded Saleen drivetrain including an all-new 11.39:1 final gear ratio for quicker acceleration. Also new for the FOURSIXTEEN is a Saleen specific MAXGRIPTM locking differential that allows each wheel to efficiently apply rotational force and maximize traction and grip in performance environments. All of the Saleen engineered driveline components increase efficiencies in torque management, give a track capable throttle response, and provide faster acceleration. Overall the FOURSIXTEEN is a well-balanced vehicle and sounds great too!
Electric motor cooling has also been made more productive from the Saleen high-efficiency drivetrain cooling system. Comprising the system is a larger volume radiator, upsampled cooling fans, and a high-flow water pump to help maintain consistent temperatures in more stressful performance applications.
“Electric drivetrains are unique in that they can generate an incredible amount of torque at zero RPM”, detailed Sven Etzelsberger, VP Advanced Engineering. “Our challenge was really to find methods to manage the energy that is generated by the electric motor and rotor assembly. With the FOURSIXTEEN we have successfully found a comprehensive solution to increase performance and harness power in an efficient manner.”
Suspension Saleen’s design and engineering teams worked together to ensure a functional suspension that doesn’t sacrifice ride quality. The Saleen specific S4 track-calibrated suspension includes a monotube coilover, which works in conjunction with an S4 sway bar setup to increase cornering agility without sacrificing ride quality. The FOURSIXTEEN suspension system can also be ordered in a fully adjustable configuration, allowing the driver to easily increase stiffness for a day at the track and revert to a more streetable setting with simple adjustments.
The Stability Control System has also undergone a track tested performance enhancement. A software change gives the FOURSIXTEEN better cornering response and drivability by allowing the driver to maintain power as traction and vehicle weight distribution change.
Working together with the stability control software, wheel, tire, and S4 suspension system are the Saleen-specific brakes. The standard brake package in the FOURSIXTEEN include 14” 2-piece aluminum hat vented rotors and multi-piston front calipers with performance brake pads. An optional upgrade is the carbon ceramic disc brake system for maximum braking, cooling, and weight reduction. Saleen designed wheels fill out the wheel openings and add an air of performance luxury. All of this combined with the ZR-spec tires make sure the car will hug the corners, accelerate true in the straights, and stop effortlessly when needed.
Supercar inspired interior The interior refinements of the Saleen FOURSIXTEEN are abundant. From the handpicked leather palette to the carbon fiber dash accents, the cabin environment is as supercar stylish as it is functionally chic. Starting with the seating, black leather is contrasted by perforated leather accents and Alcantara suede inlays providing a true luxury atmosphere.
“Our theme of an electric four-seat supercar really comes to life with the interior of this car”, said Sean Smith, Design Director. “Our design team spent a lot of time evaluating different materials, fitments, and finishes to accomplish the refined interior design of the FOURSIXTEEN while still keeping the modern sports car inspiration intact. I think the result is appropriate for this new class of electric American performance cars.”
A new center console has also been integrated into the interior redesign. This functional aspect gives the driver and front passenger additional center storage, a personal electronic device pocket, and a much needed cupholder all within arm’s reach.
Continuing the track-inspired exterior enhancements, the front and rear seating have been remolded to produce four full bucket seats complete with added bolstering to create a discerning interior that is fittingly built around the driver and passengers. Marrying the seating design to the rest of the cockpit are the Saleen tailor-made door panels and a full leather-wrapped dash both artistically complimented with hand sewn contrast stitching. The final stroke of interior craftsmanship draws attention to the seat shells which have been color matched to the black leather, creating a dynamic modern feel in the rear cabin.
Availability, Pricing and Additional Information MSRP for the FOURSIXTEEN model is set to start at $152,000 for the complete vehicle, which includes the base P85Model S sedan. This is priced before existing state and federal EV incentives which can range from $7,500 to $15,000 depending on the buyers state (i.e. A California resident would pay $142,000.00).
Warranties are also included on all new Saleen vehicles, components, and labor. Each newly purchased Saleen FOURSIXTEEN will include a 4-year / 50,000 mile warranty to match the manufacturer backed limited warranty.
Purchases for this all new electric vehicle can be placed by contacting Saleen directly for an expedited ordering process of the Saleen FOURSIXTEEN. Orders are now being taken for the FOURSIXTEEN with delivery 6-8 weeks following order confirmation and receipt.
Alternatively, individual FOURSIXTEEN components are also available for Model S owners that are looking to just add a touch of performance or styling to their current vehicle without the desire for a serialized version. Installation can be scheduled through the Saleen Performance Parts division. For more information visit www.saleen.com
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Tesla Cybertruck targets job site crews with new Tailgate Utility Track and Bed Gear Box accessory
Tesla launched a $350 tailgate track and a $985 lockable Bed Gear Box for Cybertruck.
Tesla’s Cybertruck team added two more items to the Tesla Shop, targeting job site crews and owners who use the truck bed for actual work rather than just showing it off. The official Cybertruck X account posted the Tailgate Utility Track and the Bed Gear Box within minutes of each other, part of a five item batch that also included a reflective jacket, a spray paint hat and an updated reflective tee.
The Tailgate Utility Track runs $350 and turns the folded down tailgate into another mounting surface. It’s a single aluminum track with a T-slot for sliding accessories and two L-track attachment points, plus two load stops included in the box. The pitch is straightforward: strap down oversized cargo, like lumber or a cooler, that hangs off the back of the bed without it sliding out mid-drive. It bolts onto the existing tailgate and works on every Cybertruck trim.
Tailgate Utility Trackhttps://t.co/PCAYXlFBvS pic.twitter.com/sCV2NVxf1W
— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) September 3, 2026
The Bed Gear Box costs $985 and is a different kind of accessory. It’s a lockable aluminum storage box, 55.78 inches long, 19.8 inches wide and 7.79 inches tall, that mounts to the bed’s L-track rails and comes with two internal bins for smaller items. According to Tesla, at just over 57 pounds empty, it’s meant to stay in place rather than come in and out with each trip, giving owners a factory-fit alternative to loose totes for tools, recovery gear or emergency supplies. Tesla’s listing notes that Long Range and Dual Motor AWD Cybertrucks need the L-Tracks accessory installed separately before the Gear Box will mount, since L-tracks come standard only on certain configurations.
Tesla Cybertruck bed gear box accessory
Both accessories lean on the idea Tesla has been building toward since Elon Musk first described the Cybertruck’s third-party attachment strategy at the 2023 shareholder meeting, when he said the truck would ship with mounting points so outside companies, and Tesla itself, could keep adding gear without redesigning the bed. That’s the same L-track backbone underneath the tailgate shield and jumpseats Tesla launched last year, and the off-road armor package that arrived through the same X account in 2025.
Owners looking to round out the rest of the L-track ecosystem, cargo dividers, MOLLE panels, bed racks and similar gear, can find a wider range of options through our Cybertruck accessories collection.
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Elon Musk says he knows how to save Earth for a billion years
Elon Musk says sentient AI satellites launched from the Moon could keep Earth livable forever.
Elon Musk spent part of his weekend describing a plan to keep the planet livable for roughly a billion years, and it starts with satellites that can think for themselves.
In a post on X, Musk argued that swapping fossil fuels for solar and wind power will not be enough to protect humanity from what he called extremely severe extinction events, the kind that occur roughly every 100 million years. His fix is what he called sentient satellites, or solar-powered satellites, controlled by AI, that would sit in a fixed spot between Earth and the Sun after being launched off the Moon using a giant electromagnetic catapult instead of rockets.
The satellites’ onboard AI would make continuous, small adjustments rather than waiting on human instructions. The mass driver is Musk’s proposed way of getting the raw material there cheaply by using an electromagnetic launch track built on the Moon, where lower gravity and no atmosphere make it far easier to fling cargo into space than it is from Earth.
But we do need to act much faster than that if people still want to live where the beach is today. We have about 50 years or so to take action, which should be more than enough time for the space satellites to solve any heating problems. https://t.co/xhrVQALwQw
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 30, 2026
Musk shared a Grok generated estimate suggesting roughly 5 percent of Florida’s land, or about 1.68 million acres, could face regular flooding by 2070 under a high sea level rise scenario, and said humanity has about 50 years to act before coastal living looks very different than it does today.
This is not the first time Musk has floated the idea. He raised a similar concept in November, describing a solar powered AI satellite constellation that could make tiny adjustments to incoming sunlight to fine tune Earth’s temperature. Musk has also tied planetary risk to his broader vision at SpaceX, where his compensation package is explicitly linked to establishing a self-sustaining Mars colony, one he has described as an insurance policy against the kind of extinction event he referenced this weekend, and where he has said humans could set foot within five to seven years.
A former Vancouver police sergeant with ALS accounts his journey to become a patient for Elon Musk’s Neuralink wireless brain-computer interface technology.
“I’m texting you from my brain right now.” That was the first message Lee Marten sent after waking up from Neuralink surgery, five hours and one migraine after dozens of threads were stitched into his motor cortex.
Marten, a former Vancouver police sergeant, is one of the first Canadian ALS patients to receive Neuralink’s N1 brain implant, and the 26th recipient overall. He tells his story in a first-person account published by Maclean’s.
Marten recounts how he was a healthy, athletic Vancouver police sergeant until April 2022 when symptoms of muscle twitching and balance loss, were followed by a bad fall that broke his leg. He would eventually be diagnosed with ALS in early 2025 at the age of 47. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that progressively destroys the motor neurons controlling voluntary muscle movement, eventually taking away a patient’s ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. There’s no cure, and most patients live two to five years after diagnosis.
He describes the devastation of the diagnosis and how he began preparing for it while connecting with other young ALS patients through a WhatsApp group called Young Guns. Through that group he learned about a Neuralink clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital and, after a roughly seven-month vetting process (physical assessments, psychiatric evaluation, a final interview with the Neuralink team), was accepted this past April as the trial’s 26th recipient and the first Canadian ALS patient to get the N1 implant. He recounts the May surgery in detail, including the robotic system that stitched 64 threads into his brain, and describes the app, Link, translating his neural signals into cursor control, which he was using within hours of waking up.
Marten walks through what daily use looks like, including weekly “brain training” exercises, a real-time neural-activity display, charging the implant via a beanie-mounted MagSafe charger, and using the implant for emailing, texting, social media, and gaming via a “Magic Box” that connects it to other devices. He also gives brief context on brain-computer interface history and quite candid about Musk, calling him “divisive” but saying he found him “easy to admire.
The piece closes on a heavier note, with Marten seeking to pursue medical assistance in dying as his symptoms progressed, noting that he’ll be able to communicate his final words to his family through Neuralink rather than facing a silent decline. He expresses hope the data from his case will help future ALS patients, even without a cure in his own lifetime.
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