Saleen S7
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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.

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL  
Curb weight 2950 lb  (1338 kg)
Weight distribution, F/R 40% / 60%
Fuel capacity 19.0 U.S. gal. (72 liters)
Wheelbase 106.30 in. (2700 mm)
Track, F/R 68.82 in. (1748 mm) / 67.32 in (1710 mm)
Width 78.35 in. (1990 mm)
Front overhang 40.59 in. (1031 mm)
Rear overhang 41.14 in. (1045 mm)
Length 187.95 in. (4774 mm)
Height 40.98 in. (1041 mm)
Ground clearance 4.00 in. (102 mm)
Trunk space, F/R 2.65 cu ft  (75 liters) / 2.82 cu ft (80 liters)
   
CHASSIS  
   4130 lightweight steel space frame with honeycomb composite panels
   
ENGINE  
Type All-aluminum V8, 2-valve pushrod
Displacement  7.0 liters
Bore and stroke 4.125 x 4.00 in. (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Pistons Forged aluminum
Connecting rods 4340 forged billet steel
Crankshaft 4340 forged billet steel
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
Cylinder heads CNC machined, all-aluminum, Saleen high-flow
Valves Stainless steel with titanium retainers;
Intake: 2.125 in. (54.0 mm); Exhaust: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm); Beryllium exhaust seats
Valve train Solid lifter/roller rocker
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
Required fuel 91 octane 
Alternator 140 amps
Battery 12 volts
Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD) Compact drive system with side-mounted water pump
Emission control system  OBD-II compliant; dual, heated oxygen sensors
per bank; high-volume EVAP system
Fuel system High-capacity returnless with 42 lb/hr injectors
Oil system High-vacuum dry sump configuration;
Capacity: 12.6 qt (12.0 liters); aluminum oil tank
Horsepower 750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque 700 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
Redline 6250 rpm
   
COOLING SYSTEM
Carbon fiber front intake, feeding twi,
front-mounted aluminum water radiators
with ECU controlled electric cooling fans; oil-to-water heat exchanger
ELECTRONICS
Saleen PowerFlash control system
computer  Integrated coil-on-plug ignition system
   
DRIVETRAIN Transmission: Longitudinal,  6-speed all
synchromesh transaxle
SUSPENSION 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
  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
   
Transmission Ratios  
1st           2.86:1
2nd          1.61:1
3rd           1.14:1
4th            0.96:1
5th            0.81:1
6th            0.64:1
Final-drive ratio         3.70:1
Limited-slip differential  
Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints  
High torque capacity steel halfshafts  
Clutch: organic/metallic 8.0-in. twin disc; hydraulic actuation   
   
BRAKES 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
WHEELS AND TIRES 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
   
SAFETY FEATURES  
Integrated roll protection
Aluminum honeycomb impact absorbing panels
3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt pre-tensioners
Carbon fiber rocker panels and doors
Aluminum honeycomb front crush structure, integrated
rear crumple zones
Center-position fuel tank, passenger-side filler
 
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