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Saleen sucks Bugatti's exhaust, nigga!
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!colspan=2 style="color: white; background: darkblue;"|Saleen S7
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|Manufacturer:||[[Saleen|Saleen, Incorporated]]
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|Class:||[[MR layout|mid-engined]] [[coupe]] [[supercar]]
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|Engine (for 2005 model):||[[Aluminum]] 7.0L [[V8]],
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|Power (for 2005 model):||750 bhp (559 kW) @ 6300 rpm; 700 ft·lbf @ 4800 rpm
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|Cost (for 2005 model):||$585,000 [[US dollar|US]]
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|Production:||[[2002]] - Present
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|0-60 mph (for 2005 model):||2.8 second (mfr. claim)
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|Top Speed (for 2005 model):||248 mph (mfr. claim)
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|Weight (for 2005 model):||2950 lb (1341 kg)
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The '''Saleen S7''' is a [[supercar]] that was jointly designed by [[reece bailey 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 [[Bill 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 of $585,000. In late 2006 there will be a third party top speed run for the 750bhp S7.
==Specifications==
[[Image:ACEMCO Saleen.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Saleen S7R run by ACEMCO Motorsports at the [[2006 24 Hours of Le Mans]].]]
'''Engine'''
*Engine: [[OHV]], [[Aluminum]] [[V8]]
*Bore & Stroke: 4.120 x 4.00 in (104.6 x 101.6 mm)
*Engine size: 6985 cc (427 in³)
*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 (398 km/h)
*0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds (mfr. claim)
==Trivia==
* Featured in [[Bruce Almighty]] as Bruce Nolan's new car (Played by [[Jim Carrey]] who actually owns the vehicle.)
* Featured in ABC's show "The Bachelor" (2007)
* Featured in rapper 50 Cent's music video [[Candy Shop]].
* Appears on the cover of the packaging for the console game: [[Supercar]]s
* Appears on the back cover of the Chinese packaging for the console game: [[Gran Turismo 4]]
* Appears as a playable car in [[Midnight Club II]], [[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]], [[L.A. Rush]], and [[Supercar Street Challenge]]. S7R version is available in SimBin's GTR.
* A lizstick red [[S7|Saleen S7]] was used to promote the [[Global Gillette|Gilette]] [[Gillette Mach3|Mach3 Turbo]] [[razorblade]] in 2004; it also appears on the razor's 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 [[S7|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]
* [[North Korea]]'s leader [[Kim Jong-il]] is believed to own a Saleen S7; he also owns a [[McLaren F1]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}}.
* The S7 appears in a position of being crushed, on the [[Heineken]] embossed can advertisement<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em37NO3KkIo YouTube Video of advertisment]</ref>
* The S7 appears in the racing film [[Redline (film)|Redline]].<ref>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/06/redline-plays-fast-and-furious-with-exotics/</ref>
==Video Game Appearances==
*''[[Midnight Club II]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Forza Motorsport]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]'' features the Saleen S7 and the S7TT (S7TT is downloadable content).
*''[[Gran Turismo 4]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Gran Turismo 5]]'' is set to feature the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.
*''[[Test Drive Unlimited]]'' features the Saleen S7TT.
*''[[L.A. Rush]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Supercar Street Challenge]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Asphalt Urban GT]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Asphalt: Urban GT 2]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[GTR 2]]'' features the Saleen S7.
*''[[Group S challenge]]'' features the Saleen S7
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.saleen.com/saleen_s7_main.htm Saleen's S7 webpage]
* [http://www.rmlmallock.co.uk/ RML]
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