Its 575 horsepower output is up from the previous version at 550, while torque has increased to 568 lb-ft at 4700 rpm, up 44 lb-ft. Power is fed through a straight-cut 6-speed manual gearbox. While it pales in comparison to the 806-hp Koenigsegg CCR, the S7 still has the title of world's most powerful naturally-aspirated production V8 motor.
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| The increase to 575-hp makes the S7 arguably the world's quickest car, at least according to Saleen factory figures. (Photo: Saleen) |
So what difference does the extra power make for the S7? Well, it will certainly be hard to tell, but its very impressive zero to 100 km/h sprint takes just 2.9 seconds, and 160 km/h arrives in a mere 6.5 seconds. Top speed is estimated at 320 km/h, or so.
The factory figures make the S7 the world's quickest car, beating out the McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo or Pagani Zonda by a healthy margin, but it will have to be made official and tested by a trusted third party before such a claim can be confirmed.
Regardless of its claim to world's fastest, the Saleen S7 is still incredibly quick. The price? A mere $585,000 (USD$430,000, E363,000). Sell the house in the Hamptons, your executive shuttle has arrived.