Fastest Street Legal Racing Car!!!!
09-15-03, 08:36 AM
#1
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Fastest Street Legal Racing Car!!!!
I just saw this special program on TV, (Travel Channel).... They show the fastest street legal racing car: Saleen S7. With
-400 HP
-200mph top speed
-0-60mph under 4 seconds
-$400,000.00 price tag
-1 year waiting list
-Production rate: 50 cars per year
-Customed fit sitting and cabin quality (custom fit tux???)
- Best feature: AMERICAN BUILD!!!!
Link: www.saleen.com
-400 HP
-200mph top speed
-0-60mph under 4 seconds
-$400,000.00 price tag
-1 year waiting list
-Production rate: 50 cars per year
-Customed fit sitting and cabin quality (custom fit tux???)
- Best feature: AMERICAN BUILD!!!!
Link: www.saleen.com
09-15-03, 08:39 AM
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Still think you pay too much to mod your LEX????
Saleen S7 Features and Specifications
GENERAL
Curb Weight 2,750 pounds (1250kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R 40% / 60%
Fuel Capacity 19 US Gal (72 Liters)
Wheelbase 106.25 in (2700mm)
Track, F/R 68.75in (1748mm) / 67.25 in (1710mm)
Width 78.3 inches (1990mm)
Front overhang 40.6 in (1031mm)
Rear overhang 41.1 in (1045mm)
Length 188 inches (4774mm)
Height 41 inches (1041mm)
Ground clearance 4 inches (100 mm)
Trunk Space, F/R 2.65 cu ft (6253.3cc) / 2.82 cu ft (6654.4cc)
Engine:
Type All-Aluminum V-8 2V cam-in-block
Displacement 7.0 liter
Bore and Stroke 4 1/8" x 4.0" (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
Pistons Forged
Connecting Rods EN40B billet steel
Crankshaft 4340 forged billet steel
Induction system Roof intake feeding twin 80mm mass air meters feeding carbon fiber plenum. Magnesium oval bore throttle body (longitudinally mounted). Intake manifold: magnesium w/ 8 individual runners.
Heads CNC machined all-aluminum Saleen high flow
Valves Stainless steel with titanium retainers. Intake: 2.125" (54.0mm). Exhaust: 1.625 " (41.3mm). Beryllium exhaust seats.
Valve train Hydraulic roller lifter/roller rocker
Exhaust System Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system
Required fuel 92 octane
Alternator 140 Amps
Battery 12 V
Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD) Compact drive system w/side-mounted water pump
Emission Control System OBD-II compliant, dual heated oxygen sensor per bank, high-volume EVAP system
Fly-wheel 5.5" (139.7mm) steel 4-plate
Fuel System High capacity returnless with 42 lb./hr. injectors
Oil system High vacuum dry sump configuration. Capacity: 12.6 qt. (12l). Aluminum oil tank.
Horsepower 550 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque 525 ft.-lbs. @ 4000 RPM
Redline 7000 rpm
COOLING SYSTEM
Carbon fiber front intake feeding twin front-mounted aluminum water radiators w/ ECU controlled electric cooling fans. Twin side-mounted oil-air coolers.
ELECTRONICS
Saleen PowerFlash control system computer. Integrated coil-on-plug ignition system.
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed all synchro-mesh transaxle
Transmission Ratios
1st 2.46
2nd 2.06
3rd 1.47
4th 1.18
5th 0.958
6th 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.22
Limited slip differential
Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
High torque capacity steel halfshafts
Clutch : metallic 5.5" dia., 4-plate, hydraulic actuation
SUSPENSION
Front suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, w/ coilover springs. Front anti-roll bar.
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.
Rear suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, with coilover springs.
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.
BRAKES
Saleen engineered/Brembo supplied lightweight aluminum, six-piston calipers front/rear:
15 in. Ventilated Disc (Front)
14 in. Ventilated Disc (Rear)
Light-weight aluminum disc mounting bells
WHEELS AND TIRES
Saleen forged alloy wheels.
Center locking wheel nuts with automatic safety locks:
19 in. x 9.5 in. Front wheels
20 in. x 13 in. Rear wheels
High Performance Pirelli P-Zero Rossa Tires
Front 275/30-19
Rear 355/25-20
SAFETY FEATURES
Integrated roll protection
Aluminum honeycomb impact absorbing panels
3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt pre-tensioners
Carbon fiber rocker panels and doors
Aluminum honeycomb front crush structure, integrated rear crumple zones
Center position fuel tank/passenger-side filler
INTERIOR FEATURES
SEATING AND TRIM
Connolly leathers
Aluminum and body-color accents
Performance sport seating
Custom fitted driver seating position
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift ****
Rear-view video camera w/ interior LCD display
Quick-release steering wheel
240 mph speedometer
Central-mounted tachometer
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
High volume flow-through ventilation system
Air conditioning
Fully adjustable tilt & telescoping steering column
Power windows.
Power door locks with central locking system
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Electric heated front windshield
Custom-made fitted luggage
Remote trunk/hatch/fuel-filler door releases
AM/FM remote six-disc CD changer audio system
SECURITY
Theft-deterrent security system
Electronic immobilizer system
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Dual power-operated door mirrors
Projector beam headlights
Heat-rejecting tinted glass
Power antenna
Autoclave carbon fiber body panels
Advanced wind tunnel developed aerodynamics, including: Integrated split-channel air flow throughout car; full underside aerodynamics; advanced design front tray & side skirts; integrated full body wing.
GENERAL
Curb Weight 2,750 pounds (1250kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R 40% / 60%
Fuel Capacity 19 US Gal (72 Liters)
Wheelbase 106.25 in (2700mm)
Track, F/R 68.75in (1748mm) / 67.25 in (1710mm)
Width 78.3 inches (1990mm)
Front overhang 40.6 in (1031mm)
Rear overhang 41.1 in (1045mm)
Length 188 inches (4774mm)
Height 41 inches (1041mm)
Ground clearance 4 inches (100 mm)
Trunk Space, F/R 2.65 cu ft (6253.3cc) / 2.82 cu ft (6654.4cc)
Engine:
Type All-Aluminum V-8 2V cam-in-block
Displacement 7.0 liter
Bore and Stroke 4 1/8" x 4.0" (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
Pistons Forged
Connecting Rods EN40B billet steel
Crankshaft 4340 forged billet steel
Induction system Roof intake feeding twin 80mm mass air meters feeding carbon fiber plenum. Magnesium oval bore throttle body (longitudinally mounted). Intake manifold: magnesium w/ 8 individual runners.
Heads CNC machined all-aluminum Saleen high flow
Valves Stainless steel with titanium retainers. Intake: 2.125" (54.0mm). Exhaust: 1.625 " (41.3mm). Beryllium exhaust seats.
Valve train Hydraulic roller lifter/roller rocker
Exhaust System Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system
Required fuel 92 octane
Alternator 140 Amps
Battery 12 V
Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD) Compact drive system w/side-mounted water pump
Emission Control System OBD-II compliant, dual heated oxygen sensor per bank, high-volume EVAP system
Fly-wheel 5.5" (139.7mm) steel 4-plate
Fuel System High capacity returnless with 42 lb./hr. injectors
Oil system High vacuum dry sump configuration. Capacity: 12.6 qt. (12l). Aluminum oil tank.
Horsepower 550 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque 525 ft.-lbs. @ 4000 RPM
Redline 7000 rpm
COOLING SYSTEM
Carbon fiber front intake feeding twin front-mounted aluminum water radiators w/ ECU controlled electric cooling fans. Twin side-mounted oil-air coolers.
ELECTRONICS
Saleen PowerFlash control system computer. Integrated coil-on-plug ignition system.
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed all synchro-mesh transaxle
Transmission Ratios
1st 2.46
2nd 2.06
3rd 1.47
4th 1.18
5th 0.958
6th 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.22
Limited slip differential
Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
High torque capacity steel halfshafts
Clutch : metallic 5.5" dia., 4-plate, hydraulic actuation
SUSPENSION
Front suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, w/ coilover springs. Front anti-roll bar.
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.
Rear suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, with coilover springs.
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.
BRAKES
Saleen engineered/Brembo supplied lightweight aluminum, six-piston calipers front/rear:
15 in. Ventilated Disc (Front)
14 in. Ventilated Disc (Rear)
Light-weight aluminum disc mounting bells
WHEELS AND TIRES
Saleen forged alloy wheels.
Center locking wheel nuts with automatic safety locks:
19 in. x 9.5 in. Front wheels
20 in. x 13 in. Rear wheels
High Performance Pirelli P-Zero Rossa Tires
Front 275/30-19
Rear 355/25-20
SAFETY FEATURES
Integrated roll protection
Aluminum honeycomb impact absorbing panels
3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt pre-tensioners
Carbon fiber rocker panels and doors
Aluminum honeycomb front crush structure, integrated rear crumple zones
Center position fuel tank/passenger-side filler
INTERIOR FEATURES
SEATING AND TRIM
Connolly leathers
Aluminum and body-color accents
Performance sport seating
Custom fitted driver seating position
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift ****
Rear-view video camera w/ interior LCD display
Quick-release steering wheel
240 mph speedometer
Central-mounted tachometer
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
High volume flow-through ventilation system
Air conditioning
Fully adjustable tilt & telescoping steering column
Power windows.
Power door locks with central locking system
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Electric heated front windshield
Custom-made fitted luggage
Remote trunk/hatch/fuel-filler door releases
AM/FM remote six-disc CD changer audio system
SECURITY
Theft-deterrent security system
Electronic immobilizer system
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Dual power-operated door mirrors
Projector beam headlights
Heat-rejecting tinted glass
Power antenna
Autoclave carbon fiber body panels
Advanced wind tunnel developed aerodynamics, including: Integrated split-channel air flow throughout car; full underside aerodynamics; advanced design front tray & side skirts; integrated full body wing.
Last edited by chuckisc; 09-15-03 at 08:43 AM.
09-15-03, 11:29 AM
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I don't think it's a street car.... here's why
it won't make to 100% of 7-11's in any state (can't live without them slurpee)
no New yorker will be able to drive it 2 blocks before grounding out.
nobody in idaho will be able to afford it (no offense idaho)
can never drive it in the winter or 2" or more of rain
nobody will insure it in any state except california or florida... most state's won't even have it in their database.
you need to park it before you exit on the higway because there's no way it will make it over the speed bumps at tolls (or the grooves)
it's so low you'll need to get out of the car to pay tolls or get parking tickets
you can't park it on multilevel parking lots.
can't drive it in LA or the bronx and parts of crooklyn
so let's see... just about the only place where you can drive it is if you park it off the highway in california somewhere or florida somewhere.
porsche is more like the ultimate street car... there are others... but this one is not it.
it won't make to 100% of 7-11's in any state (can't live without them slurpee)
no New yorker will be able to drive it 2 blocks before grounding out.
nobody in idaho will be able to afford it (no offense idaho)
can never drive it in the winter or 2" or more of rain
nobody will insure it in any state except california or florida... most state's won't even have it in their database.
you need to park it before you exit on the higway because there's no way it will make it over the speed bumps at tolls (or the grooves)
it's so low you'll need to get out of the car to pay tolls or get parking tickets
you can't park it on multilevel parking lots.
can't drive it in LA or the bronx and parts of crooklyn
so let's see... just about the only place where you can drive it is if you park it off the highway in california somewhere or florida somewhere.
porsche is more like the ultimate street car... there are others... but this one is not it.
09-15-03, 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by ChrisFL
Do they mean fastest as in top speed?
Maybe current, but the McLaren F1 is quicker and faster, just out of production...
Do they mean fastest as in top speed?
Maybe current, but the McLaren F1 is quicker and faster, just out of production...
Fastest acceleration is the Enzo (3.3 sec to 60 and 11.1 to 1/4).
Last edited by LB Lex; 09-15-03 at 11:44 AM.
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09-15-03, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by VSsc400
I don't think it's a street car.... here's why
it won't make to 100% of 7-11's in any state (can't live without them slurpee)
no New yorker will be able to drive it 2 blocks before grounding out.
nobody in idaho will be able to afford it (no offense idaho)
can never drive it in the winter or 2" or more of rain
nobody will insure it in any state except california or florida... most state's won't even have it in their database.
you need to park it before you exit on the higway because there's no way it will make it over the speed bumps at tolls (or the grooves)
it's so low you'll need to get out of the car to pay tolls or get parking tickets
you can't park it on multilevel parking lots.
can't drive it in LA or the bronx and parts of crooklyn
so let's see... just about the only place where you can drive it is if you park it off the highway in california somewhere or florida somewhere.
porsche is more like the ultimate street car... there are others... but this one is not it.
I don't think it's a street car.... here's why
it won't make to 100% of 7-11's in any state (can't live without them slurpee)
no New yorker will be able to drive it 2 blocks before grounding out.
nobody in idaho will be able to afford it (no offense idaho)
can never drive it in the winter or 2" or more of rain
nobody will insure it in any state except california or florida... most state's won't even have it in their database.
you need to park it before you exit on the higway because there's no way it will make it over the speed bumps at tolls (or the grooves)
it's so low you'll need to get out of the car to pay tolls or get parking tickets
you can't park it on multilevel parking lots.
can't drive it in LA or the bronx and parts of crooklyn
so let's see... just about the only place where you can drive it is if you park it off the highway in california somewhere or florida somewhere.
porsche is more like the ultimate street car... there are others... but this one is not it.
VSSC400: I'm cracking up reading your comments hahahaha
The manufacture tested and got certified by crashing 3 brand new Saleen S7 to prove that it will survive a headon crash. It's DOT approved... As far as driving it on a daily basis, I must agree with you, no way you can pass the giant potholes (as big as your car) we have here in Philly... and the snow we get in the Northeast. That's why the car is built and driven in Irvine, CA.
ChrisFL: The car is legally topped out @ 200mph
onelasttry: no you're right, i was so hyped after I saw the car and what it can do.... All you SoCal-ers.... lucky with the weather and the perfect road condition.... This is a must have, if you have an extra $400,000.
Richie: I like this Saleen S7 since it's an American built and it looks "bad"! What else??? Hmmm It's custom fit to your height/weight/arm-length, paddles distance etc..... man I'm super short, so that feature very appealing to me... hehehehe ( 5'3") YUP!!!
93LexoGS300: Price between Enzo and S7: $700,000. hehehehehe but if you want the ultimate driving machine then.... money isn't an issue right?
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09-15-03, 12:29 PM
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I thought the fastest production car in the world is the Koenigsegg
0 - 60: under 3.5 sec
top speed: 245mph
with 400,000 price tag plus a little more I'd get a Porsche Carrera GT
0 - 60: under 3.5 sec
top speed: 245mph
with 400,000 price tag plus a little more I'd get a Porsche Carrera GT
09-15-03, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by MGS4
I thought the fastest production car in the world is the Koenigsegg
0 - 60: under 3.5 sec
top speed: 245mph
with 400,000 price tag plus a little more I'd get a Porsche Carrera GT
I thought the fastest production car in the world is the Koenigsegg
0 - 60: under 3.5 sec
top speed: 245mph
with 400,000 price tag plus a little more I'd get a Porsche Carrera GT
09-16-03, 05:44 AM
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Originally posted by meZoom!
the S7 does have an exotic flair to it, but i can't seem to get over the fact that you'd have to hand over your $475,000 check to a ford dealer.
the S7 does have an exotic flair to it, but i can't seem to get over the fact that you'd have to hand over your $475,000 check to a ford dealer.
With the introduction of the S7, Steve Saleen (President) created his first vehicle not based on any previously-existing platform. Saleen Mustang is still an awesome racing machine don't get me wrong. To hand over $400,000 plus to a Ford Dealer, it would be a foolish thing to do, therefore I doubt it anyone will do such... Most people when they put down payment for the car, they will have to wait for a year, then on the day of delivery, Saleen Inc. will FLIGHT you out to Irvine, CA to their shop and deliver it to you.... I checked the list of dealers where you can place the order for this car, nothing but lexury and exortic car dealers....
But like most people mention, with this kind of cash, one most likely goes for a Porsche!!!