Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
750 horsepower inside, ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less that 3 seconds, priced at $590,000, aggressive looking, limited edition - yes, we have in view the 2-door coupe road going supercar Saleen S7 Twin Turbo. The "Twin Turbo" predecessor S7 first appeared in year 2000 August at the Monterey Historic Races and the truth is that then it had 550 horsepower. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo production has been launched in 2005 and, as the name tells, the engine has been upgraded with two water-cooling turbochargers able to reach maximum 5.5 psi of boost, increasing the power by 200 hp. Some other engine modifications have been made as well. Redline is 6500 rpm. The power is transferred to the rear wheels through mid-engine layout 7-liter V8 engine. As most supercars, Saleen has high engine power and low vehicle weight, with a view to high acceleration and good response of a vehicle. The "S7" weights near 1250 kg, nevertheless running at high speeds the weight are doubled due to downward pressure. Imagine Saleen running from standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.8 second - such acceleration is typical Super Bike sports motorcycles.
The dimensions for the Saleen S7 are:
Wheelbase - 2700 mm
Width - 1990 mm
Length - 4774 mm
Height - 1041 mm
Ground clearance - 102 mm.
Adjustable driver seating position, air conditioning, rearview video camera with interior LCD display, projector beam headlights, heat-rejecting glass, remote door, front and rear trunks unlocking, original Saleen alloy wheels - everything for the "S7" driver to feel unique, exceptional and terrific. Sustaining all the experience gained during the course of race Saleen S7 Twin Turbo aerodynamics and suspension has been improved for better performance. The basic differences between 2005 "S7" and earlier model are different rear spoiler, reshaped front fenders, redesigned front and rear diffusers, modified suspension geometry, revised pedal box and of course more powerful engine.
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo without doubt deserves the rank of a supercar. The "S7" proves that USA produces really impressive supercars able to compete with European McLaren, Ferrari and others.
The dimensions for the Saleen S7 are:
Wheelbase - 2700 mm
Width - 1990 mm
Length - 4774 mm
Height - 1041 mm
Ground clearance - 102 mm.
Adjustable driver seating position, air conditioning, rearview video camera with interior LCD display, projector beam headlights, heat-rejecting glass, remote door, front and rear trunks unlocking, original Saleen alloy wheels - everything for the "S7" driver to feel unique, exceptional and terrific. Sustaining all the experience gained during the course of race Saleen S7 Twin Turbo aerodynamics and suspension has been improved for better performance. The basic differences between 2005 "S7" and earlier model are different rear spoiler, reshaped front fenders, redesigned front and rear diffusers, modified suspension geometry, revised pedal box and of course more powerful engine.
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo without doubt deserves the rank of a supercar. The "S7" proves that USA produces really impressive supercars able to compete with European McLaren, Ferrari and others.