Saleen S7
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| Saleen S7 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Saleen, Incorporated |
| Class: | mid-engined coupe supercar |
| Engine (for 2005 model): | Aluminum 7.0L V8, |
| Power (for 2005 model): | 750 bhp (559 kW) @ 6300 rpm; 700 ft·lbf @ 4800 rpm |
| Cost (for 2005 model): | $585,000 US |
| Production: | 2002 - Present |
| 0-60 mph (for 2005 model): | 2.8 second (mfr. claim) |
| Top Speed (for 2005 model): | 248 mph (mfr. claim) |
| Weight (for 2005 model): | 2950 lb (1341 kg) |
The Saleen S7 is a supercar that was jointly designed by RML and Saleen, Incorporated and is currently being built at Saleen's headquarters factory in Irvine, California. It is constructed with a unique hybrid of a steel spaceframe and aluminum honeycomb panels encased with autoclave-cured carbon fiber bodywork. Engineering of the unique engine that is used in the S7 was headed by Bill Tally, Saleen's current Vice President of Advanced Engineering.
Saleen S7 race cars were sold prior to 2002, but the first Saleen S7 road car to be sold was a 2003 Lizstick Red chassis #018 that was delivered on June 6, 2002. Prior to 2005, the S7 was naturally-aspirated and produced 550 hp (410 kW). For the 2005 model year, the engine was equipped with two turbochargers and power output was increased to 750 hp (559 kW). The car was designed to be a Twin Turbo setup from the beginning, however.
The Saleen S7 has also been campaigned in racing events around the world. It has been met with notable success in the IMSA's American Le Mans Series, where it competes in the GT-1 class. In all, it has won over 40 events around the globe; mostly in the American Le Mans and in the FIA GT Championship. The S7 has achieved 7 GT Championship Wins, including the French GT championship. Saleen also introduced factory supported aftermarket packages for 850 and 1035bhp in early 2006. The latter option adds approximately $75,600 to the list price of $585,000. In late 2006 there will be a third party top speed run for the 750bhp S7.
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[edit] Specifications
Engine
- Engine: OHV, Aluminum V8
- Bore & Stroke: 4.120 x 4.00 in (104.6 x 101.6 mm)
- Engine size: 6985 cc (427 in³)
- Power Output: 750 hp (559 kW) @ 6300 rpm
- Torque Output: 700 lbf·ft (949 N·m) @ 4800 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Transmission
Transmission Ratios:
- 1st gear: 2.86:1
- 2nd gear: 1.61:1
- 3rd gear: 1.14:1
- 4th gear: 0.96:1
- 5th gear: 0.81:1
- 6th gear: 0.64:1
- Final drive: Limited slip 3.70:1
Suspension
- Front: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar
- Rear: Unequal length double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes
- Front: 15.0 in discs/6-pot calipers
- Rear: 14.0 in discs/6-pot calipers
Wheels and Tires
- Wheels:
- Front: 19 in. x 9.5 in
- Back: 20 in. x 12.0 in
- Tires:
- Front: 275/30ZR19
- Back: 345/30ZR20
Chassis/Body
- Chassis: Lightweight 4130 Steel space frame-Aluminum Honeycomb Hybrid
- Body Panels: Autoclave-cured prepreg Carbon fiber
- Weight: 2750 lb (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 US gallons (72 liters)
Performance
- Top speed: 248 mph (398 km/h)
- 0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds (mfr. claim)
[edit] Trivia
- Featured in Bruce Almighty as Bruce Nolan's new car (Played by Jim Carrey who actually owns the vehicle.)
- Featured in rapper 50 Cent's music video Candy Shop.
- Appears on the cover of the packaging for the console game: Supercars
- Appears on the back cover of the Chinese packaging for the console game: Gran Turismo 4
- Appears as a playable car in Midnight Club II, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, Forza Motorsport, Project Gotham Racing 2, Project Gotham Racing 3, Gran Turismo 4, and Test Drive Unlimited, L.A. Rush, and Supercar Street Challenge. S7R version is available in SimBin's GTR.
- A lizstick red Saleen S7 was used to promote the Gilette Mach3 Turbo razorblade in 2004; it also appears on the razor's packaging.
- Many die-cast miniature models of the S7 depict the vehicle with engine bay covers that were included in the clay mock-up unveiled prior to the production launch of the vehicle; however, these covers were omitted from production due to engine cooling requirements.
- At 160mph, the Saleen S7 produces its own weight in downforce and could theoretically be driven upside down. [1]
- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il is believed to own a Saleen S7; he also owns a McLaren F1[citation needed].
- The S7 appears in a position of being crushed, on the Heineken embossed can advertisement[1]
- The S7 appears in the drag-racing film Redline.[2]
[edit] Video Game Appearances
- Midnight Club II features the Saleen S7.
- Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition features the Saleen S7.
- Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix features the Saleen S7.
- Forza Motorsport features the Saleen S7.
- Project Gotham Racing 2 features the Saleen S7.
- Project Gotham Racing 3 features the Saleen S7.
- Gran Turismo 4 features the Saleen S7.
- Gran Turismo 5 is set to feature the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.
- Test Drive Unlimited features the Saleen S7TT.
- L.A. Rush features the Saleen S7.
- Supercar Street Challenge features the Saleen S7.
- Asphalt Urban GT features the Saleen S7.
- Asphalt: Urban GT 2 features the Saleen S7.
- GTR 2 features the Saleen S7.
- Group S chalengefeatures the Saleen S7
