Cars to “Master-Debate” over, Day 3

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo – $585,000

a.       Limited production, hand built (all carbon fiber body) and the only Saleen not based on an existing chassis; developed by Hidden Industries (funding), Ray Matlock (chassis design), Phil Frank (body), and Steve Saleen (concept and production), the famous Mustang tuner 

b.       Twin turbo 7L, 16 valve aluminum V8

c.       The first S7 debuted in 2000 making 550 hp in a V8.  The market became more competitive so in 2005, the S7 was outfitted with two huge Garrett twin-ball bearing and water-cooled turbos boosting 5.5psi, bumping horsepower to 750!

d.       Top speed of 248mph and 0-60 in 3.2 seconds

e.       Twin turbo engine uses solid lifters (versus hydraulic), has a lower compression ratio (12:1 vs. 11:1), and is equipped with oil squirters on the piston versus the original S7 engine

f.        Cool fact – You can rent one for about $4000/day

g.       Another cool fact- at 160mph, the S7 produces its own weight in downforce and could technically be driven upside down

h.       A competition package was offered in 2006 that makes 1000 hp due to increased boost; it has a stiffer suspension and revised front and rear diffusers; top test speeds have been rumored to be as high as 260mph!