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Old 03-21-2006, 10:22 AM   #1
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From the curretn Car & Driver

SALEEN S7 TWIN TURBO
Vehicle type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
Price as tested: $589,950
Price and option breakdown: base Saleen S7 Twin Turbo (includes $5000 freight), $585,000; polished wheels, $4950
Major standard accessories: power windows and locks, remote locking, A/C, tilting and telescoping steering wheel
Sound system: Kenwood XXV-05V AM-FM radio/CD-DVD player, 2 speakers

ENGINE
Type: twin-turbocharged V-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke: 4.12 x 4.00 in, 104.6 x 101.6mm
Displacement: 427 cu in, 6991cc
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Turbochargers: Garrett GT35R
Maximum boost pressure: 6.0 psi
Valve gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder
Power (SAE net): 750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 700 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Redline: 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Final-drive ratio: 3.20:1, limited slip
Gear, Ratio, Mph/1000 rpm, Speed in gears
I, 2.86, 8.8, 57 mph (6500 rpm)
II, 1.61, 15.6, 102 mph (6500 rpm)
III, 1.14, 22.1, 144 mph (6500 rpm)
IV, 0.96, 26.2, 170 mph (6500 rpm)
V, 0.81, 31.1, 202 mph (6500 rpm)
VI, 0.64, 39.3, 248 mph (6300 rpm)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Track, front/rear: 68.8/67.3 in
Length/width/height: 188.0/78.4/41.1 in
Ground clearance: 4.0 in
Curb weight: 2968 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 45.0/55.0%
Curb weight per horsepower: 4.0 lb
Fuel capacity: 19.0 gal

CHASSIS/BODY
Type: steel-tube space frame reinforced with aluminum-honeycomb panels
Body material: carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and aluminum honeycomb

INTERIOR
SAE volume, front seat: 47 cu ft
luggage: 5 cu ft
Front-seat adjustments: none
Restraint systems, front: manual 3-point belts

SUSPENSION
Front: ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: ind, unequal-length control arms with a toe-control link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

STEERING
Type: rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 44.3 ft

BRAKES
Type: hydraulic
Front: 15.0 x 1.3-in vented, grooved disc
Rear: 14.0 x 1.3-in vented, grooved disc

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel size: F: 9.5 x 19 in, R: 12.0 x 20 in
Wheel type: forged aluminum
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; F: 275/35ZR-19 100Y, R: 335/30ZR-20 104Y
Test inflation pressures, F/R: 32/32 psi
Spare: none

C/D TEST RESULTS
ACCELERATION: Seconds
Zero to 30 mph: 1.5
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


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

HANDLING
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 1.04 g
Understeer: minimal moderate excessive

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY
EPA city driving: 9 mpg
EPA highway driving: 15 mpg

INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle: 77 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration: 96 dBA
70-mph cruising: 86 dBA
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:54 AM   #2
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Impressive figures, too bad it doesn't look like a "hot" supercar... hmmm
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Old 03-21-2006, 11:07 AM   #3
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I'll take a CGT over that anyday

Instead of quoting numbers, wouldn't it be better to link the review??
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10769
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Old 03-21-2006, 12:05 PM   #4
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ENGINE
Type: twin-turbocharged V-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke: 4.12 x 4.00 in, 104.6 x 101.6mm
Displacement: 427 cu in, 6991cc
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Turbochargers: Garrett GT35R
Maximum boost pressure: 6.0 psi
Valve gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder
Power (SAE net): 750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 700 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Redline: 6500 rpm
There you have it... the heart of the beast is what many folks are running in their C5 Z06's... and pretty soon C6 Z's...

Turns out pushrods are not the tool of the devil after all ...
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Old 03-21-2006, 05:28 PM   #5
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^^^ well i am surprised that you didn't bash this RC45 But i put up numbers only b/c most people run their mouths about what is the fastest supercar blah blah. So this is more or less here for furture debates.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:48 PM   #6
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And Nthfinity can back me up on this that this is the slower version of the TT-S7 the guy at NAIAS confirmed the 1000+hp version.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:51 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by SWT
^^^ well i am surprised that you didn't bash this RC45 But i put up numbers only b/c most people run their mouths about what is the fastest supercar blah blah. So this is more or less here for furture debates.
Why would I bash a decent car?
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Old 03-22-2006, 01:11 AM   #8
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Fast car ? yeah, but I don't like it and never will, and besides all its a twin turbo, bah, NA anyday...
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Old 03-22-2006, 01:49 AM   #9
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Its pretty good bargain when you consider its price compared to the Bugatti veyron, and thats its top speed its almost just as good. Im not really a fan, but I gotta respect it.
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Old 03-24-2006, 05:54 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by T-Bird
And Nthfinity can back me up on this that this is the slower version of the TT-S7 the guy at NAIAS confirmed the 1000+hp version.
It's amazing what an intercooler or two and some more boost will do. I like this thing, though it is a little busy-looking.
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Old 03-24-2006, 02:41 PM   #11
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the 0-60mph figure in the first post is actually slightly slower than the original S7's numbers from some magazine (which was 3.3 seconds). taking into account different drivers, conditions, etc... the times are roughly the same, so is it fair to assume the new power of the S7 is pretty useless in that lower speed ranges?
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Old 03-24-2006, 03:45 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by racer_f50
the 0-60mph figure in the first post is actually slightly slower than the original S7's numbers from some magazine (which was 3.3 seconds). taking into account different drivers, conditions, etc... the times are roughly the same, so is it fair to assume the new power of the S7 is pretty useless in that lower speed ranges?
60mph is not where races are won and lost.
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Old 03-24-2006, 04:01 PM   #13
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boooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiii innnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg

Is that the most expensive American car or what?
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Old 03-24-2006, 05:06 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by SFDMALEX
boooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiii innnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg

Is that the most expensive American car or what?
naw, your just a fan boy looser
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Old 03-24-2006, 10:37 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by nthfinity
Originally Posted by SFDMALEX
boooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiii innnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg

Is that the most expensive American car or what?
naw, your just a fan boy looser

my fuck its easy to get you yanks all pissy
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Mission accomplished lol

Procced the circle jerk
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