Cars - Saleen S7

	Cars - Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is a sports car that was jointly designed by Saleen, Inc. and RML and is currently being built by Ford, Incorporated in their 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 is 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). During the 2005 model year, a specially modified version of the twin-turbocharged S7 with 1000 hp (746 kW) became available.

The Saleen S7 has also been campaigned in racing events around the world. It has been met with some success in the IMSA's American Le Mans Series, where it competes in the GTS class. In all, it has won over 40 events around the globe; mostly in the American Le Mans and in the FIA GT championship.

Trivia

Featured in the movie Bruce Almighty. The star of the movie, Jim Carrey, owns a Saleen S7.

Specifications

Engine

Engine: OHV, Aluminum V8
Bore & Stroke: 4.120 x 4.00 in (104.6 x 101.6 mm)
Engine size: 7.0 L
Power Output: 750 hp (559 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque Output: 700 lbf·ft (949 N·m) @ 4800 rpm
Compression ratio: 11.0:1

Transmission
Transmission Ratios:

1st gear: 2.86:1
2nd gear: 1.61:1
3rd gear: 1.14:1
4th gear: 0.96:1
5th gear: 0.81:1
6th gear: 0.64:1
Final drive: Limited slip 3.70:1

Suspension

Front: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Unequal length double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes

Front: 15.0 in discs/6-pot calipers
Rear: 14.0 in discs/6-pot calipers

Wheels and Tires

Wheels:
* Front: 19 in. x 9.5 in
* Back: 20 in. x 12.0 in
Tires:
* Front: 275/30ZR19
* Back: 345/30ZR20

Chassis/Body

Chassis: Lightweight 4130 Steel space frame-Aluminum Honeycomb Hybrid
Body Panels: Carbon Fiber
Weight: 2950 lb (1250 kg)
Ground clearance: 4.00 in (102 mm)
Length: 187.95 in (4774 mm)
Width: 78.35 in (1990 mm)
Height: 40.98 in (1041 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.30 in (2700 mm)
Track (Front/Rear): 68.82 in (1748 mm) / 67.32 in (1710 mm)
Weight distribution with one occupant: 40/60
Fuel Tank: 19.0 US gallons (72 liters)

Performance

Top speed: 248 mph (399 km/h)
0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds

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