My-Dream-Cars reviews : Saleen S7 2006
The first true American supercar
A true supercar, the Saleen S7 is capable of over 200 miles per hour. Zero-to-60 time is under three seconds. The S7 is designed to compete with the fastest, quickest, best handling, most luxurious grand touring cars in the world, while providing a distinctly American driving experience for the fortunate few who will own one. The 2006 S7 is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, available in one trim only, the Twin Turbo. The S7 is equipped with a standard 7.0-liter, V8, 750-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

SPECIFICATIONS

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 sensors per 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

ELECTRONICS

• Saleen PowerFlash control system computer  Integrated coil-on-plug ignition system

COOLING SYSTEM

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

DRIVETRAIN

• Transmission: Longitudinal,  6-speed all synchromesh transaxle

SUSPENSION

• Front suspension system:  Unequal-length double wishbones, lightweight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights
• Rear suspension system:  Unequal length double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers with coil-over springs, stabilizer (anti-roll) bar CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights

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 PS2
• Front 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, integrated rear 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

AVAILABLE FEATURES

• Polished wheels
• Navigation system

My-Dream-Cars reviews : Saleen S7 2006