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Saleen S7 Twin Turbo 7.0 i V8 (750 Hp)
Overall Rating
Saleen S7:
The Saleen S7 is an American hand-built, high-performance sports car designed and built by American automobile manufacturer Saleen Automotive, Inc. Developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept, direction and engine, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Ray Mallock Ltd. for chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, and 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 sixth mid-engine production sports car coming after the Pontiac Fiero, Consulier GTP, Mosler Raptor, Vector W8, and M12. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000, at the Monterey Historic Races. The all-aluminium engine is a proprietary unit developed and built in house. It is a bored-and-stroked derivative of Ford's 351 Windsor small block, with Cleveland-style canted valve heads which have been extensively reworked and modified. Having a large displacement of 427 cubic inches the engine is based on and has been developed around the more compact and lighter small-block architecture and is in fact not based on the FE big-block. It proved remarkably tractable and flexible for a high-output requirement—550 hp at 6,400 rpm. In 2005, the S7 gained a more powerful twin-turbocharged powerplant which boosted engine power to 750 hp and estimated top speed of 250 mph....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Twin Turbo Overview:
Saleen S7 (Twin Turbo). With 949 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1250 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 399 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
7.0 i V8 (750 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 7.0L twin-turbo V8 is an absolute powerhouse, delivering brutal acceleration and a top speed nearing 400 km/h. Its 750 Hp and 949 Nm of torque provide an unparalleled, visceral driving experience.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a supercar of this caliber, fuel economy is extremely poor, with urban consumption around 26.1 l/100 km. It's built for performance, not efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Blistering acceleration and top speed
- • Exclusivity and iconic design
- • Raw, unfiltered driving experience
- • Impressive racing pedigree
- • Significant collector's appeal
Cons:
- • Extremely high running and maintenance costs
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • Limited practicality and comfort for daily use
- • Challenging to drive at its limits
- • Lack of modern safety and convenience features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(S7: 2000 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Saleen |
| Model: | S7 |
| Generation: | Twin Turbo |
| Modification (Engine): | 7.0 i V8 (750 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 750 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 107.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 949 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 6991 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 104.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 101.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 26.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 399 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 1.7 kg/Hp, 600 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.3 kg/Nm, 759.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4774 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Width: | 1990 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1040 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1750 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1710 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 275/30 R19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Saleen S7, what would it be?