Sunday, November 16, 2008

twin-turbo saleen s7

unfortunately, the nicest cars are the ones that don't exist in singapore. :(




GENERAL

Curb weight
2950 lb (1338 kg)
Weight distribution, F/R
40% / 60%
Fuel capacity
19.0 U.S. gal. (72 liters)
Wheelbase
106.30 in. (2700 mm)
Track, F/R
68.82 in. (1748 mm) / 67.32 in (1710 mm)
Width
78.35 in. (1990 mm)
Front overhang
40.59 in. (1031 mm)
Rear overhang
41.14 in. (1045 mm)
Length
187.95 in. (4774 mm)
Height
40.98 in. (1041 mm)
Ground clearance
4.00 in. (102 mm)
Trunk space, F/R
2.65 cu ft (75 liters) / 2.82 cu ft (80 liters)

CHASSIS

4130 lightweight steel space frame

with honeycomb composite panels

ENGINE
Type
All-aluminum V8, 2-valve pushrod
Displacement
7.0 liters
Bore and stroke
4.125 x 4.00 in. (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
Compression ratio
11.0:1
Pistons
Forged aluminum
Connecting rods
4340 forged billet steel
Crankshaft
4340 forged billet steel
Induction system
Air enters a roof intake, passes through a 90-mm mass air meter, feeding a carbon fiber plenum; from the plenum, air is routed to two twin-ball-bearing turbos, passes through an oval bore-throttle body into an aluminum intake manifold with eight individual runners
Cylinder heads
CNC machined, all-aluminum, Saleen high-flow
Valves
Stainless steel with titanium retainers;Intake: 2.125 in. (54.0 mm); Exhaust: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm);Beryllium exhaust seats
Valve train
Solid lifter/roller rocker
Exhaust system
Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system; two twin-ball-bearing turbos with 44-mm wastegates
(Note: The 2006 S7 is not OBD II compliant and not available for sale or use in California)
Required fuel
91 octane
Alternator
140 amps
Battery
12 volts
Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD)
Compact drive system with side-mounted water pump
Emission control system
dual, heated oxygen sensorsper bank; high-volume EVAP system
Fuel system
High-capacity returnless with 42 lb/hr injectors
Oil system
High-vacuum dry sump configuration;Capacity: 12.6 qt (12.0 liters); aluminum oil tank
Horsepower
750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
700 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
Redline
6250 rpm

COOLING SYSTEM

Carbon fiber front intake, feeding twi,front-mounted aluminum water radiatorswith ECU controlled electric cooling fans; oil-to-water heat exchanger

ELECTRONICS

Saleen PowerFlash control systemcomputer Integrated coil-on-plug ignition system


DRIVETRAIN

SUSPENSION
Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed allsynchromesh transaxle
Front suspension system: Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers withcoil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar
Transmission Ratios
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights
1st 2.86:1
Rear suspension system: Unequal length doublewishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers withcoil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar
2nd 1.61:1
CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights
3rd 1.14:1
4th 0.96:1
5th 0.81:1
6th 0.64:1
Final-drive ratio 3.70:1
Limited-slip differential
Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
High torque capacity steel halfshafts
Clutch: organic/metallic 8.0-in. twin disc; hydraulic actuation

BRAKES

Saleen-engineered/Brembo-supplied lightweight aluminum, six-piston mono-block calipers front/rear:15.0 in. ventilated discs (Front) 14.0 in. ventilated discs (Rear) Lightweight aluminum disc mounting bells


WHEELS AND TIRES

Saleen forged alloy wheels

Center locking wheel nuts with automatic safety locks: Front: 19 in. x 9.5 in. Rear: 20 in. x 12.0 in. High-performance Michelin Pilot Sport PS2Front 275/30ZR19 Rear 335/30ZR20

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, integratedrear crumple zones
Center-position fuel tank, passenger-side filler

INTERIOR FEATURES

SEATING AND TRIM
Black multi-tone leather/suede
Tan multi-tone leather/suede
Aluminum and color accents
Performance sport seating
Custom-fitted driver seating position
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
High-volume flow-through ventilation system
Air conditioning
Rearview video camera with interior LCD display
240 mph speedometer
Central-mounted tachometer
Fully adjustable tilt and telescoping steering column
Power windows
Power door locks with central locking system
Keyless remote for doors and front and rear trunks

Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Electric heated front windshield
Custom-made fitted luggage
Remote engine hatch/fuel-filler door releases
AM/FM/CD/DVD/TV systems

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Dual, power-operated door mirrors
Projector beam headlights
Heat-rejecting tinted glass
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 and side skirts; integrated full-body-width rear spoiler

just you wait...one day i will own this car.

even if i have to buy it in the United States.

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