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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
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- 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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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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Elon Musk
India tells Elon Musk’s X to “Follow the Law” in latest censorship update
Elon Musk says X now exposes government censorship, but India’s secrecy laws complicate that promise.
Elon Musk’s promise to make government censorship requests on X “clearly visible” is running into a wall in India, where the law forbids the very disclosure Musk is promising.
On August 15, Musk responded to an update from X’s open-source algorithm team by writing “Any censorship required by governments is now clearly visible.” The claim referred to a change X pushed two days earlier to its public xai-org/x-algorithm repository, which now includes a controversial filter written directly into the code. The filter suppresses posts from 665 accounts flagged by Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court from appearing in the For You feed of any viewer located in Brazil, unless the viewer already follows the account. The election tied to the filter is scheduled for October 4.
India’s government wasn’t as impressed, and responded on Monday that “X will have to follow the law of the land,” in response to Musk’s transparency push covered by the Times of India. The problem is structural rather than political. India issues content blocking orders under Section 69A of its IT Act, and Rule 16 of the accompanying 2009 Blocking Rules requires those orders to stay confidential. Publishing an India equivalent of the Brazil filter, naming specific accounts and citing specific government orders, would itself violate Indian law. Government use of Section 69A has grown from roughly 6,000 orders a year between 2018 and 2023 to about 24,300 in 2025, according to a Tech Times report.
The contrast puts Musk’s transparency pledge in an odd spot. It works largely as advertised in Brazil, where electoral law requires disclosure and X can point to specific account IDs and a specific court order in public code. It cannot work the same way in India, where the law requires the opposite. X users in India will keep seeing content disappear from search and their feeds without any public accounting of why, even as X tells the rest of the world that its censorship compliance is now inspectable.
This isn’t the first time X’s fights with a national government have shaped how the platform operates. Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered X to suspend the accounts of sitting lawmakers and journalists in 2024, a standoff that cost X its Brazilian revenue for months and froze Starlink’s local accounts before the investigation into Musk and X was closed in March with no evidence of wrongdoing found. X also sued California over a state law requiring moderation disclosures, arguing the mandate itself violated the First Amendment.
Whether India’s government pursues anything beyond a public statement remains to be seen. For now, the mismatch between what X can legally publish and what different governments legally allow it to publish is the real story behind Musk’s seven word claim.
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Tesla’s driverless Cybercab just passed a big test with State Governor
Florida’s governor rode Tesla’s Cybercab at a closed test track and called the experience impressive.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rode in a Tesla Cybercab on a closed test track this week and came away impressed, posting on X that the vehicle “successfully navigated all hazards — a kid running into the street, a crash with police stopping traffic, a Model S cutting us off, etc.” He called the ride “impressive.”
The stop was part of a broader event Monday at SunTrax, a 775 acre state owned proving ground in Auburndale that Florida built specifically to test autonomous and connected vehicles before they reach public roads. Standing next to a gold Cybercab, DeSantis described the car in plain terms: “You go in there and you just sit. You have a screen. There’s no steering wheel, no pedals. Clearly these things could be very beneficial.”
We took a ride on a robotaxi on the Suntrax course and it successfully navigated all hazards — a kid running into the street, a crash with police stopping traffic, a Model S cutting us off, etc.
Impressive! https://t.co/FVAkzFLz3r
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) August 11, 2026
DeSantis paired the praise with a caveat that has followed autonomous vehicles since the category existed. “You don’t want to be in an autonomous vehicle and it drives you into a ditch. That would not be good,” he said, framing safety validation as the gate before wider deployment.
SunTrax, the 2.25 mile oval which the state calls the only high speed autonomous vehicle test track in the Southeast, can simulate rain, pedestrian crossings, hills and crowded urban conditions at highway speeds, letting companies push a car past what an early public rollout would risk. Tesla, Waymo and Beep all use the facility, and Florida’s regulatory approach, among the most permissive for autonomous vehicles in the country, doesn’t require a human operator inside a fully autonomous car.
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Tesla has reason to want the blessing of Florida and states beyond, as the Cybercab entered volume production at Gigafactory Texas this spring and has since self certified as SAE Level 4 under Texas law. Public road testing so far has kept a safety monitor in the passenger seat, and Florida is where Tesla has been expanding its existing Model Y based Robotaxi service instead, adding Miami in July and then Orlando and Tampa two weeks later. A closed track endorsement from a sitting governor doesn’t change any of that, but it does put Tesla’s newest hardware in front of a state that has already shown it will move fast on rules.
Elon Musk
The real reason Elon Musk wants every car connected to space
Elon Musk says all cars will eventually need Starlink to handle massive AI bandwidth demand.
Elon Musk is making the case that satellite internet, not fiber or cellular towers, will end up wired into every car on the road. In a string of posts on X, the SpaceX CEO wrote that all cars will have Starlink in the future and called satellite connectivity the only way to get super high bandwidth to billions of vehicles.
The posts started with Musk endorsing a Cloudflare forecast that traffic generated by autonomous AI agents will soon dwarf traffic generated by humans browsing the internet, a shift he described as not a close call at all. From there he narrowed the argument to infrastructure, writing that the only system that can support the insanely fast bandwidth growth needed by AI is Starlink, before extending the logic to cars specifically.
AI agentic Internet traffic will obviously VASTLY exceed human usage. Not a close call at all.
Cloudflare’s forecast is accurate. https://t.co/VztgrinN5k pic.twitter.com/Wo4FiRKjPU
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 9, 2026
The timing lines up with Tesla’s own hardware decisions. On July 20, Tesla confirmed the Cybercab would ship with a Starlink V5 terminal built into its roof, the first time the company had put satellite hardware in a production vehicle. A day later, Tesla’s head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, explained the connection wasn’t there for safety and that Cybercab’s driving stack runs entirely on onboard cameras and compute, while the satellite link exists for navigation, customer service, and fleet management instead. Musk followed with his own post about the feature, saying riders would be able to watch 4K streaming video during rides.
By July 22, Musk had already said Starlink would extend beyond Cybercab to Tesla’s full lineup. Sunday’s posts push that same logic outward again, this time framed as a requirement across the industry rather than a feature specific to Tesla, and tied directly to the bandwidth AI systems are expected to consume.
SpaceX’s newest Starmind will make earth data centers obsolete
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The AI argument has been building on SpaceX’s side for months. The company has an FCC filing pending for a third generation Starlink constellation, and it has separately proposed Starmind, a constellation of up to a million satellites designed to run AI computation directly in orbit rather than just relay data. Musk has said he expects space to become the cheapest place to deploy AI compute within two to three years. Starlink and Starmind serve different jobs inside that vision, one moving data and the other processing it, but Sunday’s posts treat vehicles as one more category of hardware that will eventually need both.
None of this changes anything for Tesla owners today. Cars already on the road keep running on LTE and Wi-Fi, and Tesla hasn’t outlined a retrofit path for existing vehicles. The July 22 commitment applies to future production, not the fleet already delivered. What Musk added on Sunday is the reasoning: satellite connectivity isn’t a Cybercab novelty, it’s a bet that ground based networks won’t keep up with how much data cars, robots, and AI systems are about to generate.
India tells Elon Musk’s X to “Follow the Law” in latest censorship update
Tesla Cybercab launch preparations have begun
