2000 Saleen S7

The S7 is a rear wheel drive coupé road car with a mid placed engine, produced by Saleen. The 7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that has an output of 550 bhp (558 PS/410 kW) of power at 6400 rpm, and maximum torque of 712 N·m (525 lb·ft/72.6 kgm) at 4000 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 1250 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4774 mm
Weight
1250 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
558 PS / 550 bhp / 410 kW @ 6400 rpm
Torque
712 Nm / 525 ft.lb / 72.6 kgm @ 4000 rpm

2000 Saleen S7 specifications

2000 Saleen S7 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2700 mm	106.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1748 mm	68.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1710 mm	67.3 inches
Length	4774 mm	188 inches
Width	1990 mm	78.3 inches
Height	1041 mm	41 inches
Ground clearance	100 mm	3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1250 kg	2756 lb
Weight distribution	40% front
fuel tank capacity	72 litres	15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	LS7
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	7 litre 7011 cc (427.837 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	104.8 × 101.6 mm 4.13 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.03
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	558 PS (550 bhp) (410 kW) at 6400 rpm
maximum torque	712 Nm (525 ft·lb) (72.6 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	58.5 kW/litre 79.5 ps/litre 78.4 bhp/litre 1.29 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	101.55 Nm/litre 1.23 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1276.2 kPa (185.1 psi)
Maximum RPM	7000 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	876.38 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 446.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.45 PS/kg 328.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 kW/kg 440 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.44 bhp/kg 0.2 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.05 kg/kW 5.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	9.5 x 19
Wheel size rear	13 x 20
Tyres front	275/30 19
Tyres rear	355/25 20
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	381 mm
Rear brake diameter	356 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.74
Final drive ratio	3.22
general
Carfolio.com ID	92609
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	54.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2000 Saleen S7 added 2002-02-03. Last modified 2013-02-28.