2004 Saleen S7 Overview

The hedonist in us all will be well taken care of too, due to Connolly hides on the performance sport seats and trim (the driver's seat is custom fit too), aluminum and body-color interior accents, a leather-wrapped, quick-release, tilt and telescopic steering wheel and shift knob, a rearview video camera

With its price tag of over half a million dollars, the S7's interior is expectedly well appointed. (Photo: Saleen)

with interior LCD display, and high-volume flow-through ventilation with air conditioning. Of course the requisite power windows, power door locks, power-operated door mirrors, remote trunk, hatch and fuel-filler door releases are included, plus variable intermittent windshield wipers, a heated windshield and AM/FM remote audio system with a 6-disc CD changer. A nice touch is a custom set of fitted luggage, necessary if planning a weekend getaway as the front and rear trunks only offer up 75 and 80 liters (2.65 and 2.82 cubic feet) respectively, for a total of 155 liters (5.47 cubic feet).

The price? A mere $585,000 (USD$430,000, E363,000) if you must ask. Only one retailer has been chosen in Canada so far, and very central if you happen to live close to Auto Bugatti in Dorval, Quebec (www.autobugatti.com). Westerners might find Park Place in Bellevue, Washington (www.parkplaceltd.com) a reasonable distance, while U.S. customers can pick from dealers in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. Saleen has a distributorship in Puebla, Pue, Mexico too.

Specifications:

• Price (MSRP): $585,000
• Body Type: 2-door coupe
• Layout: mid-engine, RWD
• Engine: 575-hp, 568 lb-ft torque, 7.0-L, 16-valve, V8
• Transmission: 6-spd manual transaxle
• Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 2.9 seconds
• Top Speed (estimated): 320 km/h (200 mph)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc
• Curb Weight: 1,250 kg (2,750 lbs)
• Cargo Volume (f/r): 75 / 80 L (2.65 / 2.82 cu ft)
• Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
• Warranty (mo/km): 24/Unlimited comprehensive
• Direct Competitors: Aston Martin Vanquish, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari 360 Modena / 575M, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG / McLaren SLR, Porsche GT2
• Web Site: www.saleen.com

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