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Zooming in the Saleen S7 SuperCar

published March 19, 2007

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With a top speed of 260 MPH, the S7 can accelerate from zero to 60 in 0.9 seconds. When it reaches speeds of 160 MPH, the Saleen S7 produces its own weight in downforce and could theoretically be driven upside down...I didn't try this out.

This supercar was jointly designed by RML and Saleen, Inc., and is constructed with a unique hybrid of a steel spaceframe and aluminum honeycomb panels encased in autoclave-cured carbon-fiber bodywork. Its unique engine design was co-engineered by Saleen's Vice President of Advanced Engineering, Bill Tally. Here are the specs, starting with the engine:


The Engine:
Engine: OHV, Aluminum V8
Bore and Stroke: 4.120 by 4.00 in. (104.6 by 101.6 mm)
Engine Size: 6985 cc (427 in.3)
Power Output: 750 hp (559 kW) at 6300 RPM
Torque Output: 700 lbf·ft (949 N·m) at 4800 RPM
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

The Suspension:
Front: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar

Chassis/Body:
Chassis: Lightweight 4130 steel spaceframe—aluminum honeycomb hybrid
Body Panels: Autoclave-cured prepreg carbon fiber
Weight: 2750 lbs. (1250 kg)
Ground Clearance: 4.00 in. (102 mm) (U.S. street-suspension configuration)
Length: 187.95 in. (4774 mm)
Width: 78.35 in. (1990 mm)
Height: 40.98 in. (1041 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.30 in. (2700 mm)
Track (Front/Rear): 68.82 in. (1748 mm)/67.32 in. (1710 mm)
Weight Distribution with One Occupant: 40/60
Fuel Tank: 19.0 U.S. gallons (72 liters)

The Brakes:
Front: 15.0 in. discs/6-pot calipers
Rear: 14.0 in. discs/6-pot calipers

The Wheels:
Front: 19 in. by 9.5 in.
Back: 20 in. by 12.0 in.

The Tires:
Front: 275/30ZR19
Back: 345/30ZR20

The Transmission Ratios:
First Gear: 2.86:1
Second Gear: 1.61:1
Third Gear: 1.14:1
Fourth Gear: 0.96:1
Fifth Gear: 0.81:1
Sixth Gear: 0.64:1
Final Drive: Limited slip, 3.70:1

Don't like the price tag? Well, it could be worse. If you purchase your new S7 "across the pond" in Europe, it will run you an additional $83,000, reflecting a price hike of about 15%. Since the Saleen was originally designed for the American market, it must be modified to make it street legal elsewhere.

published March 19, 2007

( 15 votes, average: 4.7 out of 5)
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