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Saleen S7

2009-01-18T05:06:27Z

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[[Image:Saleen S7.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
[[Image:Saleen S7 TT.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.]]
The '''Saleen S7''' is a [[supercar]] that was jointly designed by [[Ray Mallock Ltd.|RML]] and [[Saleen|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 [[Auto racing|racing]] events around the world. It has been met with notable success in the [[International Motor Sports Association|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==

'''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'''<br />
[[Transmission (mechanics)|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 differential|Limited slip]] 3.70:1

'''Suspension'''
*Front: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, [[Sway bar|anti-roll bar]]
*Rear: Unequal length double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, [[Sway bar|anti-roll bar]]
'''Brakes'''
*Front: 15.0 in [[Disc brake|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: Autoclave-cured prepreg Carbon fiber
*Weight: 2750 lb (1250 kg)
*Ground clearance: 4.00 in (102 mm) (U.S. street-suspension configuration)
*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

== Car & Driver S7 Twin Turbo performance stats ==

<pre>C/D TEST RESULTS
ACCELERATION: Seconds
Zero to 30 mph: 1.0
40 mph: 2.2
50 mph: 2.9
60 mph: 3.4
70 mph: 3.9
80 mph: 4.7
90 mph: 5.4
100 mph: 6.2
110 mph: 7.0
120 mph: 8.4
130 mph: 9.5
140 mph: 10.9
150 mph: 13.6
160 mph: 15.6
Street start, 5–60 mph: 3.5
Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph: 5.7
50–70 mph: 5.4
Standing ¼-mile: 10.9 sec @ 140 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr’s claim): 248 mph</pre>

<pre>BRAKING
70–0 mph @ impending lockup: 157 ft
Modulation: poor fair good excellent
Front-rear balance: poor fair good</pre>

<pre>HANDLING
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 1.04 g
Understeer: minimal moderate excessive</pre>

==Trivia==
* A Saleen S7 was driven by Jim Carrey (as the character Bruce Nolan) in the film ''Bruce Almighty''. Carrey owns that car.
* Featured in 50 Cent's music video Candy Shop.
* Appears on the cover of the packaging for the console game: Supercars
* Appears on the back cover of the chinese packaging for the console game: Gran Turismo 4
* Appears as a playable car in Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, Forza Motorsport, Project Gotham Racing 2, Project Gotham Racing 3, Gran Turismo 4, and Test Drive Unlimited, S7R version is available in SimBin's GTR.
* A lizstick red Saleen S7 was used to promote the Gilette Mach3 Turbo razorblade in 2004, it also appears in its packaging.
* Many die-cast miniature models of the S7 depict the vehicle with engine bay covers that were included in the clay mock-up unveiled prior to the production launch of the vehicle; however, these covers were omitted from production due to engine cooling requirements.
* At 160mph, the Saleen S7 produces its own weight in downforce and could theoretically be driven upside down. [http://www.forbesautos.com/reviews/2006/saleen/s7/model-update.html]
* Communist Dictator Kim Jong-il is believed to own a Saleen S7, he also owns a McLaren F1.

==See Also==
{{Saleen}}

==References==

==External links==
* [http://www.saleen.com/saleen_s7_main.htm Saleen's S7 webpage]
* [http://supercarnews.com/cars/saleen/s7/Saleen_S7 Saleen S7 High Resolution Images]
* [http://supercarnews.com/ Saleen Images and Info]
* [http://www.rmlmallock.co.uk/ RML]
* [http://auto-specs.com/ Car Specifications and Performance Stats]

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Mini Cooper S

2008-12-20T20:59:54Z

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