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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 Billy 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. In
late 2006 there will be a third party top speed run for the
750bhp S7.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL
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Curb weight
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2950 lb (1338 kg)
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Weight
distribution, F/R
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40%
/ 60%
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Fuel
capacity
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19.0
U.S. gal. (72 liters)
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Wheelbase
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106.30
in. (2700 mm)
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Track,
F/R
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68.82
in. (1748 mm) / 67.32 in (1710
mm)
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Width
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78.35
in. (1990 mm)
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Front
overhang
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40.59
in. (1031 mm)
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Rear
overhang
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41.14
in. (1045 mm)
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Length
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187.95
in. (4774 mm)
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Height
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40.98
in. (1041 mm)
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Ground
clearance
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4.00
in. (102 mm)
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Trunk
space, F/R
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2.65
cu ft (75 liters) / 2.82 cu ft
(80 liters)
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CHASSIS
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4130
lightweight steel space frame with
honeycomb composite panels
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ENGINE
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Type
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All-aluminum
V8, 2-valve pushrod
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Displacement
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7.0
liters
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Bore
and stroke
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4.125
x 4.00 in. (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
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Compression
ratio
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11.0:1
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Pistons
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Forged
aluminum
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Connecting
rods
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4340
forged billet steel
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Crankshaft
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4340
forged billet steel
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Induction
system
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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
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CNC
machined, all-aluminum, Saleen
high-flow
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Valves
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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
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Solid
lifter/roller rocker
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Exhaust
system
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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
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91
octane
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Alternator
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140
amps
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Battery
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12
volts
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Front
Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD)
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Compact
drive system with side-mounted
water pump
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Emission
control system
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OBD-II
compliant; dual, heated oxygen
sensors
per bank; high-volume EVAP system
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Fuel
system
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High-capacity
returnless with 42 lb/hr injectors
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Oil
system
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High-vacuum
dry sump configuration;
Capacity: 12.6 qt (12.0 liters);
aluminum oil tank
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Horsepower
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750
bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Torque
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700
lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
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Redline
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6250
rpm
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COOLING
SYSTEM
Carbon fiber front intake,
feeding twi,
front-mounted aluminum water radiators
with ECU controlled electric cooling
fans; oil-to-water heat exchanger
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ELECTRONICS
Saleen PowerFlash control
system
computer Integrated coil-on-plug
ignition system
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DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission:
Longitudinal, 6-speed all
synchromesh transaxle
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SUSPENSION
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Front
suspension system:
Unequal-length double wishbones,
lightweight aluminum dampers with
coil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll)
bar
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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
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CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through
uprights
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Transmission Ratios
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1st
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2.86:1
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2nd
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1.61:1
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3rd
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1.14:1
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4th
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0.96:1
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5th
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0.81:1
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6th
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0.64:1
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Final-drive
ratio
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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
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BRAKES
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Saleen-engineered/Brembo-supplied
lightweight aluminum, six-piston
mono-block calipers front/rear:
15.0 in. ventilated discs
(Front)
14.0 in. ventilated discs
(Rear)
Lightweight aluminum disc
mounting bells
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WHEELS
AND TIRES
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Saleen forged alloy wheels
Center locking wheel nuts with automatic
safety locks:
Front: 19 in. x 9.5 in.
Rear: 20 in. x 12.0 in.
High-performance Michelin
Pilot Sport PS2
Front 275/30ZR19 Rear 335/30ZR20
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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
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