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Saleen S7 (2005).

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Saleen

2000–2004, 2005–2006 (Twin Turbo)

2-door coupé

Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

7.0 L naturally-aspirated V8, Also Twin Turbo Version

6-speed manual

106 in (2692 mm)

188 in (4775 mm)

78 in (1981 mm)

41 in (1041 mm)

2,750 lb (1,247 kg)

Steve Saleen,

Phil Frank

The Saleen S7 is a limited-production hand-built, high-performance Supercar. Developed jointly by Saleen, Hidden Creek Industries, Phil Frank Design, and Ray Mallock Ltd.

It is the first car produced by Saleen not based on an existing design. The S7 debuted on August 19th 2000, at the Monterey Historic Races.

Performance

From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 BHP (410 kW).

In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 BHP (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed to an estimated 250 mph (402 km/h).

The engine was upgraded with two Garrett turbochargers producing approximately 6 psi (0.4 bar) of boost. The front and rear diffusers and the rear spoiler were also reworked to increase downforce by 60%.