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Saleen S7R

Saleen S7
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Overview
Manufacturer Saleen
Production 2000–2006
Assembly Irvine, California, United States
Designer Steve Saleen,
Phil Frank,Phil Frank Design, LLC
Body and chassis
Class Supercar
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Doors 2
Related Saleen S281
Powertrain
Engine Ford, 7.0 L Naturally Aspirated engine OHV V8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 106 in (2,692 mm)
Length 188 in (4,775 mm)
Width 78 in (1,981 mm)
Height 41 in (1,041 mm)
Curb weight 2,865 lb (1,300 kg)
Chronology
Successor Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
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Overview
Manufacturer Saleen
Production 2005–2009
Assembly Irvine, California, United States
Body and chassis
Class Super Car
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Rear-Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine Ford 427, 7.0 L twin-turbocharged OHV V8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length 187.95 in (4,774 mm)
Width 78.35 in (1,990 mm)
Height 40.98 in (1,041 mm)
Curb weight 2,968 lb (1,346 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is an American hand-built, high-performance supercar designed and initially built in the UK by Automotive and Motorsport engineering company Ray Mallock Ltd. on behalf of Saleen Inc. Developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank for the body and interior CAD design and development, it was the first fully proprietary car produced by Saleen and became America's first mid-engine production supercar. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. The all-aluminum engine is a bored-and-stroked derivative of Ford's 351 Windsor small block with Cleveland-style canted valve heads, not based on the FE big-block. It proved remarkably tractable and flexible for such a high-output unit—550 hp at 6400 rpm. In 2005, the S7 gained a more powerful twin-turbo powerplant which boosted engine power to 750 hp (559 kW) and top speed to 248 mph (399 km/h).

The body of the car, made entirely from carbon fiber, incorporates the use of scoops, spoilers, and other aerodynamic features to create split-channel airflow throughout the car, and at 160 miles per hour (257 km/h), the car creates its own weight in downforce.

The interior of the Saleen S7 was designed to be both luxurious and functional. Leather appears throughout the cabin, with aluminum accents, and the S7 comes with a set of custom-fit luggage. Because of the car's mid-engine layout, it has two trunks, front and rear. Other features include an LCD monitor, rear-view camera, quick-release steering-wheel and a 240 mile per hour (386 km/h) speedometer. The cabin is of an asymmetrical layout, with the custom-fitted driver's seat positioned toward the center both to improve the driver's visibility and center his or her weight in the vehicle.


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