Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is an American supercar for both the road, as well as for car racing in the United States and the European FIA GT series.

Versions

  • Saleen S7
  • Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
  • Saleen S7R ( racing version )

Motors

The Saleen S7 is equipped with an 8- cylinder aluminum engine and 7.0 liter displacement. The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo also has a turbocharged by two turbochargers. The engine was based on the Ford NASCAR engine, as used in the Ford Taurus. Has been processed, the aggregate of Don Vesco.

Saleen S7:

  • Power: 410 kW
  • Maximum torque 712 Nm
  • Maximum speed: 6500 rpm

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo:

  • Power: 559 kW
  • Maximum torque 949 Nm
  • Maximum speed: 7000 rpm

Saleen S7R:

  • Power: 440 kW

Transmission

The Saleen S7 has a six speed gearbox.

Performance

Saleen S7:

  • Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 3.5 seconds
  • Maximum speed: 354 km / h
  • Power: 558 hp

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo:

  • Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 2.8 seconds
  • Maximum speed: 380 km / h
  • Power: 750 hp

According to the manufacturer, the air flow to the S7 been optimized and the output generated by the spoiler be so high that it would be from 220 km / h able to drive on the ceiling. This statement is based on tests in wind tunnels. In an experiment conducted by the Auto Bild test put the car on the basis of the contact pressure at 286 km / h, however, on the road to. Should it be on an general design related problem of the Saleen S7 and not merely an error in the test car, the specified factory top speed can not be achieved without damaging the car.

Trivia

  • In the movie Bruce Almighty co-star Jim Carrey drives a Saleen S7.
  • In the music video for the song Candy Shop rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson ) poses the interpreter places in front of a Saleen S7.
  • In the computer game Midnight Club: Los Angeles and Test Drive Unlimited is the S7 Twin Turbo drive.
  • Also in the video game Midnight Club: 2 comes before the cart. However, under the name Veloci and can be unlocked only by the end of the game.
  • In the console games Gran Turismo (computer game) 4 and 5, Project Gotham Racing 3, Asphalt Urban GT 2 (Nintendo DS) and Forza Motorsport 2-4 and Forza Horizon of the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo is also available.
  • In the PC - racing simulation GTR (computer game ) and the successors and GTR 2 GTR Evolution is the Saleen S7- R is also part of the fleet.
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