Saleen S7
The Saleen S7 is a handmade American high-performance sports car designed and built by American automobile manufacturer Saleen Automotive Inc. It was co-developed by Steve Salen for the initial concept, direction and engine, and Hidden Creek Industries, Ray Mallock Ltd. for resources and initial funding. (RML) for chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, and Phil Frank for body and interior CAD design and development.
It was the first fully patented car produced by the Saleen and became the sixth mid-engine sports car produced in the United States after the Pontiac Fiero, Consulier GTP, Mosler Raptor, Vector W8 and M12. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the historic race in Monterey. The all-aluminum motor is a patented device designed and manufactured in-house. Derived from the Ford 351 Windsor small block architecture, it has a dull stroke and extensively redesigned and modified Cleveland style can't valve head. With a large displacement of 427 cubic inches (7.0 L), the engine is based on a smaller and lighter compact block architecture, not actually based on a large FE block. It has proven to be surprisingly easy to handle and flexible for the high power requirements of the 550hp. (410kW) at 6400rpm. In 2005, the S7 received a more powerful twin-turbo engine that boosted engine power to 750hp. (559 kW) and expected top speed of 248 mph (399 km/h).
- Speed: 399 km/h
