Press Release
Best-in-Practice Design
While the S7 is an American supercar, the vehicle itself reflects a “best-inpractice� philosophy, where Saleen has incorporated superior components from around the globe in order to manufacture the best vehicle possible. For example, the Saleen S7 uses Saleen-engineered/ Brembo-supplied brakes from Italy as well as numerous high technology pieces from companies located in the Midlands area of the United Kingdom, a region that is to motorsports what the Silicon Valley is to computers. Initial wind tunnel testing was conducted at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
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None of the S7’s major supercar competitors, such as the Ferrari Enzo, the McLaren F1 and the Maserati MC12, are a match for the S7 Twin Turbo’s prodigious horsepower and torque figures: All are at least 100 bhp and more than 200 lb-ft in arrears of the S7. Chalk up another victory for good old American V8 engine ingenuity.
It’s also no contest when it comes to price. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2005 S7 Twin Turbo is $555,000. That’s $100,000 less than an Enzo (which is out of production and escalating in price) and nearly $300,000 fewer dollars than the Maserati. And you could have Her and His S7s for the price of the McLaren F1! When it comes to performance AND value, nothing on his planet can come close.
2005 Saleen S7 Specifications
GENERAL
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Curb weight |
2950 lb (1338 kg) |
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Weight distribution, F/R |
40% / 60% |
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Fuel capacity |
19.0 U.S. gal. (72 liters) |
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Wheelbase |
106.30 in. (2700 mm) |
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Track, F/R |
68.82 in. (1748 mm) / 67.32 in. (1710 mm) |
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Width |
78.35 in. (1990 mm) |
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Front overhang |
40.59 in. (1031 mm) |
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Rear overhang |
41.14 in. (1045 mm) |
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Length |
187.95 in. (4774 mm) |
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Height |
40.98 in. (1041 mm) |
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Ground clearance |
4.00 in. (102 mm) |
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Trunk space, F/R |
2.65 cu ft (76 liters) / 2.82 cu ft (79 liters) |
CHASSIS / ENGINE
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Type |
All-aluminum V8, 2-valve, cam-in-block |
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Displacement |
7.0 liters |
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Bore and stroke |
4.120 x 4.00 in. (104.6 x 101.6 mm) |
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Compression ratio |
11.0:1 |
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Pistons |
Forged aluminum |
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Connecting rods |
4340 forged billet steel |
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Crankshaft |
4340 forged billet steel |
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Induction system |
Air enters a roof intake, passes through a 90-mm mass air meter, feeding a carbon fiber plenum; from the plenum, air is routed to two twin-ball-bearing turbos, passes through an oval bore-throttle body into an aluminum intake manifold with eight individual runners |
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Cylinder heads |
CNC machined, all-aluminum, Saleen high-flow |
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Valves |
Stainless steel with titanium retainers; Intake: 2.125 in. (54.0 mm); Exhaust: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm); beryllium exhaust seats |
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Valve train |
Solid lifter/roller rocker |
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Exhaust system |
Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system; two twin-ball bearing turbos with 44-mm wastegates |
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Required fuel |
91 octane |
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Alternator |
140 amps |
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Battery |
12 volts |
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Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD) |
Compact drive system with side-mounted water pump |
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Emission control system |
OBD-II compliant; dual, heated oxygen sensors per bank; high volume EVAP system |
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Fuel system |
High-capacity returnless with 52 lb/hr injectors |
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Oil system |
High-vacuum dry sump configuration; Capacity: 12.6 qt (12.0 liters); aluminum oil tank |
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Horsepower |
750 bhp @ 6300 rpm |
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Torque |
700 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM |
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Redline |
6500 rpm |
COOLING SYSTEM / ELECTRONICS
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Saleen PowerFlash control system computer Integrated coilon-plug ignition system
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed, all synchromesh transaxle
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Transmission Ratios
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1 st |
2.86:1 |
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2nd |
1.61:1 |
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3rd |
1.14:1 |
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4th |
0.96:1 |
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5th |
0.81:1 |
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6th |
0.64:1 |
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Final-drive ratio 3.70:1
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Limited-slip differential
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Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
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High torque capacity steel halfshafts
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Clutch: organic/metallic 8.0-in. twin disc; hydraulic actuation
SUSPENSION
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Front suspension system: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar CNC machined, billet aluminum, flow-through uprights
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Rear suspension system: Unequal length double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar CNC machined, billet aluminum, flow-through uprights
BRAKES
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Saleen-engineered/Brembo-supplied lightweight aluminum, six-piston mono-block calipers front/rear:
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15.0 in. ventilated discs (Front)
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14.0 in. ventilated discs (Rear)
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Lightweight aluminum disc mounting bells
WHEELS AND TIRES
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Saleen forged alloy wheels
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Center locking wheel nuts with automatic safety locks: Front: 19 in. x 9.5 in.
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Rear: 20 in. x 12.0 in.
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High-performance Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
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Front 275/35ZR19
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Rear 345/30ZR20
SAFETY FEATURES
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Integrated roll protection
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Aluminum honeycomb impact absorbing panels
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3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt pre-tensioners
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Carbon fiber rocker panels and doors
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Aluminum honeycomb front crush structure, integrated rear crumple zones
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Center-position fuel tank, passenger-side filler
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Dual, power-operated door mirrors
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Projector beam headlights Heat-rejecting tinted glass Autoclave carbon fiber body panels
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Advanced wind-tunnel-developed aerodynamics including, integrated split-channel air flow throughout car; full underside aerodynamics; advanced-design front tray and side skirts; integrated full-body-width rear spoiler
AVAILABLE FEATURES
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All specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice.
