New Saleen GTS

[KC]

Saleen racing has made a big move to contest GTs next year in the ALMS. they have construicted a purpose built car to pursue the customer ORECA Vipers and factory Corvettes and the car looks the business.

[KC]

Here are some road going version pics as well.







2001 Saleen S7 Features and Specifications

GENERAL
Curb Weight 2,750 pounds (1250kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R 40% / 60%
Fuel Capacity 19 US Gal (72 Liters)
Wheelbase 106.25 in (2700mm)
Track, F/R 68.75in (1748mm) / 67.25 in (1710mm)
Width 78.3 inches (1990mm)
Front overhang 40.6 in (1031mm)
Rear overhang 41.1 in (1045mm)
Length 188 inches (4774mm)
Height 41 inches (1041mm)
Ground clearance 4 inches (100 mm)
Trunk Space, F/R 2.65 cu ft (6253.3cc) / 2.82 cu ft (6654.4cc)


CHASSIS Space frame 4130 lightweight steel
with honeycomb composite panels

ENGINE
Type All-Aluminum V-8 2V cam-in-block
Displacement 427 c.i.d. (7.0 liter)
Bore and Stroke 4 1/8" x 4.0" (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
Pistons Forged
Connecting Rods EN40B billet steel
Crankshaft 4340 forged billet steel
Induction system Roof intake feeding twin 80mm mass air meters feeding carbon fiber plenum. Magnesium oval bore throttle body (longitudinally mounted). Intake manifold: magnesium w/ 8 individual runners.
Heads CNC machined all-aluminum Saleen high flow
Valves Stainless steel with titanium retainers. Intake: 2.125" (54.0mm). Exhaust: 1.625 " (41.3mm). Beryllium exhaust seats.
Valve train Hydraulic roller lifter/roller rocker
Exhaust System Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system
Required fuel 92 octane
Alternator 140 Amps
Battery 12 V
Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD) Compact drive system w/side-mounted water pump
Emission Control System OBD-II compliant, dual heated oxygen sensor per bank, high-volume EVAP system
Fly-wheel 5.5" (139.7mm) steel 4-plate
Fuel System High capacity returnless with 42 lb./hr. injectors
Oil system High vacuum dry sump configuration. Capacity: 12.6 qt. (12l). Aluminum oil tank.
Horsepower 550 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque 525 ft.-lbs. @ 4000 RPM
Redline 7000 rpm