Saleen S7 Top Speed!

Does anybody no the actual top speed of the S7. I have seen 200+ and over 200, but does anybody have an official figure.

I've heard it's 200 flat...that's straight from Saleen.

Until Saleen hands the keys over to one of the magazines to test, I'll take thier numbers with a grain of salt.

I did an interveiw with Steve Saleen and have followed his career for many years. One thing Saleen does not do is give false performance numbers. The S7 has proven to be a good car on the race tarck and when I was interveiwing in September they were focusing on delivering their first customer cars. I have no reason to believe the S7 will not reach 200 miles per hour. Saleen is one of the most respected men in the auto industry. If these numbers came from Gerald Wiegert then I would not trust them. In a few years I think we will see that S7 is the great car they said it would be.

damn i wish i can say ferrari, cause i a big ferrari lover :D

but the truth is McLaren is the fastest:(

lets see when the F60 is release whats gonna be the story :D

Ferrari has already stated they have no goals of beating the McLAren F1 in terms of top speed with the F60. Projected top speed is 207 mile sper hour. However they believe they will faster then the McLaren from 0-60 and down the quarter mile. As the years march on someone will knock McLaren off the top speed list. These days manuafctures know 0-60 times and quarter mile times is enough to get most buyers excited.

I would not be surprised to see VW/Audi create a car to take on the McLaren top speed record. Their new Bugatti is projected to go 250 miles per hour, but that has not been proven yet.

VW ran a test of their new super car with the VW badge on it. They claimed they took the 5000 miles top average speed record along with some others. Personally I would like to see one of the American car builders take a crack at McLaren. Maybe Saleen could do altered version of the S7 or someone could take the new Cadillac V-12 and stuff it into something very aerodynamic.

Originally posted by vectorclub
These days manuafctures know 0-60 times and quarter mile times is enough to get most buyers excited.

someone could take the new Cadillac V-12 and stuff it into something very aerodynamic.

true i dont think you can reach 220+mph at the highway now adays too much traffic:D , and dont even think about doing it in LA :D

lets see if cadilac goes ahead w. the CIEN project i dont think it will beat the McLaren but if they DO use the V12 doing 750+hp that thing will be sweet.......

eventually some1 will break the record, but this days no1 is looking for that record, no point for street driving :(

sure is an awesome machine:sun: i want it

Cien is a pure show car. GM has already stated they will not produce the car. It looks to me like Bob Lutz is having GM develop a V-12 for his side project, the Cunnigham. The V-12 will likely find its way into something GM makes someday.

Something tells me someone is making something to beat McLaren, but they are trying to keep it under wraps until it is developed. The desire to be the fastest production car on the planet is something many CEOs want to have for thier company.

We will just have to wait and see what the next 5 years brings us. Maybe when McLaren finsihes with the MB project they will go for a new version of the McLaren F1.

Your right about traffic is LA, you can't hardly hit 60 miles per hour before you have to jam on the brakes. Maybe car nuts in Claifornia can encourage an autobahn bewteen LA and the SF Bay Area. 600 miles of open road with no speed limits. I bet we could sell the public on the idea based on the idea that it could improve the flow of products and people in Cali, plus it would become a tourist attraction. ;)

It could work. The number 3 tourist attraction in SF is the coin operated toilet booths. :silly2:

Originally posted by vectorclub

VW ran a test of their new super car with the VW badge on it. They claimed they took the 5000 miles top average speed record along with some others. Personally I would like to see one of the American car builders take a crack at McLaren. Maybe Saleen could do altered version of the S7 or someone could take the new Cadillac V-12 and stuff it into something very aerodynamic.

the record VW broke was from a stock 1990 ZR-1, that did 175mph for 5000 miles. The VW did something like 180. Americans have already taken a crack at the top speed record, with Callaway's Sledhammer Vette, that had a 154.6mph top end.

. Americans have already taken a crack at the top speed record, with Callaway's Sledhammer Vette, that had a 154.6mph top end.

Callaway is more German then American. There isn't much left of a Corvette after Callaway gets done with it. The record McLaren holds has not had an American production company make a serious effort to beat it. The S7 is as close as to a real effort (and they used British designers to help make the car). General Motors new V-12 could be the engine needed for an American car builder to achive a speed above the 250 miles per hour mark.

I don't think VW will hold the 5000 miles top average speed record for very long. McLarens top speed record may stand another 5 years.

Why do you say it is more German than American? Callaway Cars are based in New Jersey, I think. I thought the only thing german about it was the first owner..:confused:

I had been told most of their R&D and production was done in Germany by a friend of mine. After visiting the thier site I think New England and Connecticut. The orginal owners Father was a key to funding the company and he is from Germany. That is what I get for listening to hear say versus seeing it for myself. I guess my friend confussed the gErman dad with the son here in the USA.:o

Originally posted by vectorclub
I had been told most of their R&D and production was done in Germany by a friend of mine.

he is pretty good then to be designing cars :D




j/k i know what you mean :D

I've read it can hit 220 mph.

The S7 is a great car, but in street legal from it will do only 200 mph or so it is claimed. There has been no real test of the street version that I am aware of. Last I checked the production models will roll off starting in June. The 220 mph might be with a Saleen S7R used on the race track.

I believe in Steve Saleen and expect him to deliver a great production version of the S7. It will just be a question of when we will see it. I would guess the end of the year will be when production will start.

You jsut can't beat the styling of the Lamborghini diablo. It's badass.:finger: Gotta love that top speed,too. The maclaren and s7 are great but i am still hooked on the Lamborghini.

the S7 is an amasing car 195MPH+ i believe (for the poll i choose the F1 but all of them r nice)

Originally posted by Fernando D.
You jsut can't beat the styling of the Lamborghini diablo. It's badass.:finger: Gotta love that top speed,too. The maclaren and s7 are great but i am still hooked on the Lamborghini.

i think i like the new Mercilago better then the Diablo but thats just my opinion

I heard 220mph. I hope that is true.

Car and Driver tested it out at an unofficial (had to slow down due to weather conditions) 223 MPH. Undoubtedly, it can go faster, but yes, the street version will be governed at this speed. Also, with the poll; you left out the new Ferrari Enzo (the S7's only competition, in my opinion). The McLaren F1 which did the 3.4sec 0-60 is no longer street-legal since it can't pass emissions, so the crown belongs to either the Enzo, or the S7 both doing 3.3 in the 0-60. However, the Enzo was admitted to being tested on a slope which obviously helped the time. In defense of the V-12 though, the Enzo does 100MPH in 6.6 (with or without help of a slope), and the S7 pulls 100MPH in 7.6 seconds. The best one of the bunch, though is in fact the Saleen S7 since there is absolutely NOTHING that comes even close to a car that has a flat torque response...!

Car and Driver tested it out at an unofficial (had to slow down due to weather conditions) 223 MPH. Undoubtedly, it can go faster, but yes, the street version will be governed at this speed. Also, with the poll; you left out the new Ferrari Enzo (the S7's only competition, in my opinion). The McLaren F1 which did the 3.4sec 0-60 is no longer street-legal since it can't pass emissions, so the crown belongs to either the Enzo, or the S7 both doing 3.3 in the 0-60. However, the Enzo was admitted to being tested on a slope which obviously helped the time. In defense of the V-12 though, the Enzo does 100MPH in 6.6 (with or without help of a slope), and the S7 pulls 100MPH in 7.6 seconds. The best one of the bunch, though is in fact the Saleen S7 since there is absolutely NOTHING that comes even close to a car that has a flat torque response...!


do remember this poll started in 2001, before the enzo was unvieled.

You have to give lingenfelter props for his cars though. His 1,100hp twin turbo corvette c5 hit a top speed of 230mph. I'd say that's damn good, and it's an american vehicle.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/images/427cfcoverwb.jpg (http://www.lingenfelter.com/images/CF427TT_eprint.pdf)
(click picture to see the .pdf full sized)

Some other stats.
http://www.a-car.com/fast.html

I found out from a C&D magizene that the Saleen S7 can go 227 Mph with 550 Hp

iv'e seen in some car magazines that the Saleen S7 can go to 200+mph but by the looks of it, it doesn't look like it would probably go 200+.

Does anybody no the actual top speed of the S7. I have seen 200+ and over 200, but does anybody have an official figure.
I herd It hit 207mph :icon16: All I know for sure, is that the enzo would eat it for breakfeast!! :evillol:

...and lunch and dinner, S7 is amazing, but the enzo is magic. (Anyone know of a Moenig Enzo yet?)

sorry, I meant Koenig Enzo

The jaguar definetly doesnt have the highest just cause its a 5 speed the lambo lol that things a joke. The f50 dont think has the capability to the s7 is around 220 the mclaren still is the fastest.

if you want to compare an s7 to a ferrari at least keep it within the price range of it like an 360 modena which would probably get took

if you want to compare an s7 to a ferrari at least keep it within the price range of it like an 360 modena which would probably get took

Actually there aren't really any ferraris in the S7 price range (~$400k). The closest is the 575M which is within at least 150k, but you'd have to out of your mind to compare the two. The 360 modena is 250k below the S7, unless you talk about the 360 CS which is about 200k less. The Enzo is about 250k above the S7's price, so unfortunately no real comparison based on price can be made between the S7 and any ferrari.:grinno:

Actually there aren't really any ferraris in the S7 price range (~$400k). The closest is the 575M which is within at least 150k, but you'd have to out of your mind to compare the two. The 360 modena is 250k below the S7, unless you talk about the 360 CS which is about 200k less. The Enzo is about 250k above the S7's price, so unfortunately no real comparison based on price can be made between the S7 and any ferrari.:grinno:

sort of off topic but why the hell did jaguar put a 5 speed in one of their best & fastest supercars

if you're talking about the XJ220, maybe because they put a six cylinder engine in it. It was not a very well designed car. Then again, Jaguar doesn't do supercar I guess.

Americans have already taken a crack at the top speed record, with Callaway's Sledhammer Vette, that had a 154.6mph top end.

I can't be sure, i never drove it but i belive the sledgehammer was a callaway creation and hit almost 250mph but it had an emmisions problem and could've never been put on the market at that speed at the time.

Many compare the McLaren F1 to the S7, but if you look at the facts and the specs, it makes sense that the F1 is faster; but is it better? I would say no.

The F1 was a million-dollar car created only to set records. The car had no power breaks, or even power steering. Everything that added weight was cut.

The new second generation S7 is a true exotic. With power everything and luxuries you would expect. Going 0-60 in only 2.8; It takes the F1 3.2
The S7 does the quarter mile in 10.7 sec @ 136 mph. The F1 is 11.1 sec @ 135 mph
The S7 also out handles it by far, making it a better racecar and exotic (It looks way better)

The F1 isn’t even the fast’s production car anymore.

The 2004 Koenigsegg CCR has a confirmed top speed of over 241 (new Guinness world records). Making it the new leader, but I bet even the Chrysler 4-12 Me will go faster.

The F1 is out of date. But I love the new S7 more than any car out there. American pride.

Many compare the McLaren F1 to the S7, but if you look at the facts and the specs, it makes sense that the F1 is faster; but is it better? I would say no.

fair enough comment but remember the 10 year gap between them!

The F1 was a million-dollar car created only to set records. The car had no power breaks, or even power steering. Everything that added weight was cut.

You're making a wrong coclusion here! The fact that it was a lightweight supercar with no power steering/brakes/etc had to do with the pure driving feeling they were aiming for AND CERTAINLY NOT with their aim to break any records which THEY NEVER set out to do when the car was on the design stage.

The new second generation S7 is a true exotic. With power everything and luxuries you would expect. Going 0-60 in only 2.8; It takes the F1 3.2
The S7 does the quarter mile in 10.7 sec @ 136 mph. The F1 is 11.1 sec @ 135 mph
The S7 also out handles it by far, making it a better racecar and exotic (It looks way better)

Looks are subjective. Many people me included find the McLaren gorgeous. And no I wouldn't expect any luxuries with a true exotic sportscar. Sportscars have other values. And that 2.8 0-60 time is ridiculous don't tell me you found it on supercars.net!!!

The F1 isn’t even the fast’s production car anymore.

The 2004 Koenigsegg CCR has a confirmed top speed of over 241 (new Guinness world records). Making it the new leader, but I bet even the Chrysler 4-12 Me will go faster.

The F1 is out of date. But I love the new S7 more than any car out there. American pride.

About the Koenigsegg CCR it's true. But the Chrysler ME4-12??? You CAN tell the difference between a real car and a concept I believe?

Very true, im just getting sick of the F1.

The ME-412 is going nowhere, the project was cancelled a few months ago. The only upcoming prodction car that has any chance of topping the Koenigsegg is the Bugatti Veyron.

Where is the proof that the S7 outhandles an F1? The F1 was built by a company that specialised in F1 racing, the S7 was built by a guy that liked making Mustangs go fast. While the F1 has been reported as a handful at the limit if you're a rubbish driver, it was still the handling benchmark until the Zonda, CGT and Enzo came along.

If everything that added weight was cut, then how do you explain the gold lining of the engine bay, or the CD Audio system, or the 3 seats (As opposed to the S7's 2)

The S7 is good, but still behind the F1.

The S7 pulled more lateral G's then the F1 did. And it has all the common an luxury amenedies that you would want in a Fourhundred thousand dollar supercar. Take those extra features out an you got an evenmore insane supercar. The only thing the F1 has over the S7 is weigh an a center seat. The S7 also has a great advantage over the F1 by putting more torque then horse down. The o4 was putting 575 to the pavement an 580 lbs Torque.

ive heard that it goes 202

So far the fastest is the McLaren F1 at about 244mph. The best part is its STREET LEGAL!!!

Its the 241.3. An no its not the fastest anymore....

www.Koenigsegg.com - Read the facts.

the S7 was built by a guy that liked making Mustangs go fast.

As if Steve Saleen doesn't know what he's doing?

1988 Saleen Mustangs finished 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Mosport.

A Saleen S7R won the GTS class in the 2001 12 Hours of Sebring.

Unlike most supercars, the S7R has already proven itself on the international motor sports stage. The Saleen S7R has won nearly 40 races around the world.

On this site http://www.modernracer.com/features/worldsfastestcars4.html it is estimated that the top speed is 220mph and 0-60 is 2.8seconds.

On this site http://www.modernracer.com/features/worldsfastestcars4.html is does say that the top speed is estimated at 220mph and does 0-60 in 2.8seconds.

hey ive known about the s7 for some time and watched a documentary on the car and im certain that it will go beyond 200 mph. First this car weighs around 2700 and has a 7.0 v8 with 550hp and 525 lbs ft or torque so unless the car is geared for low 200 mph speed it should be capable of at least 215 but i would have to drive it to find out lol.

We havnt talked about the twin turbo either 750hp or 1000 depending on package so i could make a essay on this car if i wish but it should be able to reach 215-220.

hey it may be off topic here but do you know of the new mclaren mp4 12-c its nice but its like a ferrari 458 italia when it comes to perfermance but its a insane car performance wise its neat, you should research it.