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Saleen S7

Production2000–2009
CategorySupercar
Status
Discontinued
Model
Saleen S7
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Key specifications

Body style
Coupe
Engine
7.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 · 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Power
550 hp · 750 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual · 6 speeds

Differences between variants

Differences between variants
Specification Saleen S7Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Engine 7.0-litre naturally aspirated V87.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Power 550 hp750 hp
Production period 2000–2005–

Generations and variants

Generation

Saleen S7 - production series

2000–2009 S7
Variant

Saleen S7

2000–
Body style
Coupe
Engine
7.0-litre naturally aspirated V8
Power
550 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual
· 6 speeds
Variant

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

2005–
Body style
Coupe
Engine
7.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Power
750 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual
· 6 speeds

Facts

Engineering

For the naturally aspirated S7, Saleen quoted 0–60 mph in under four seconds and a top speed exceeding 200 mph.

Engineering

The S7 used carbon-fibre bodywork, combining low mass with its race-derived architecture.

Engineering

The S7 was designed as a mid-engined car, with the powerplant mounted behind the cabin.

Engineering

The original S7 used a naturally aspirated 7.0-litre V8 producing 550 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque.

Production

Saleen states that the original S7 production program ran from 2000 to 2007.

Production

Saleen emphasizes that the S7 was designed, developed and built entirely in the United States.

Design

The S7 cabin is asymmetric: the driver's seat is shifted slightly toward the centre of the car, which Saleen linked to ergonomics and control.

Motorsport

Saleen credits the S7 racing record with ten GT championships and one victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Motorsport

In its historical tally, Saleen credits the S7 racing program with 264 starts, 166 podiums and 105 wins.

Development

In 2005 Saleen introduced the S7 Twin Turbo, raising output to 750 hp.

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