Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

Saleen supercars is a trademark of California in 2002 succeeded his model S7 be the first car over 500 hp with government permission to travel the United States. In 2004, developed a new version Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, which has seen two units to approval and performance testing.


Equipped with a 7.0 liter V8 engine and 750 hp. Valve seats, elbows crankshaft, connecting rods and exhaust are made of titanium, the block and head are made of cast aluminum. The cost of the engine exceeds $ 200,000, and the car costs $ 550,000.

It has a pressurized water pump, that function does not require mechanical energy from the engine, injectors offer an average pressure of 52 pounds and both Garret turbochargers arranged in the entrance of admission are able to handle pressure on the 5 , 5 lbs.

The body is made entirely of carbon fiber, and subject to a separate chassis of extruded aluminum tubes, anchors panels and chassis were made ​​with melted heat rivets and tested laser. The negative charge provided by the flat bottom and lift "wing" provided by the integrated rear spoiler, are sufficient to achieve the performance described.


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