Saleen S7?
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11-29-2004, 01:43 PM
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Saleen S7?
Anyone here driven one? Just wondering what your opinion on the car is. I've seen 2 on the road int he last week and realized I don't think this car has ever been discussed here.
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11-29-2004, 01:53 PM
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Never driven in one, but if i do, I'll be sure to go fast enough to feel blood rush to my head upside down 
Seriously though, this and the Carrera GT are about the only two cars in the world i'd buy sight unseen without test drives. This is the coolest supercar to date IMHO
Seriously though, this and the Carrera GT are about the only two cars in the world i'd buy sight unseen without test drives. This is the coolest supercar to date IMHO
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11-29-2004, 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by dgussin1
That car is badass, but I doubt it could out accelerate the enzo in the 1/4
That car is badass, but I doubt it could out accelerate the enzo in the 1/4
it weights 2750 lbs, that's about 300 lbs lighter. And I think Saleens power ratings are at the wheels. Not completely sure though but I think I remember reading that somewhere. It also has more torque from lower rpm's, we know torque is what wins drag races.
thing also pulled 1.02G's in C&D's old test
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11-29-2004, 02:37 PM
Re: Performance data from Saleen.com...
Originally posted by Parker
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11-29-2004, 02:53 PM
Yeah, they list Lambos and Mclarens slowest times ever recorded, along with their Fastest times. In terms of value, the Lambo offeres the best performance and style.
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11-29-2004, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by allanlambo
Yeah, they list Lambos and Mclarens slowest times ever recorded, along with their Fastest times. In terms of value, the Lambo offeres the best performance and style.
Yeah, they list Lambos and Mclarens slowest times ever recorded, along with their Fastest times. In terms of value, the Lambo offeres the best performance and style.
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11-29-2004, 04:59 PM
Unfortunatelym the S7 is one car I'd never consider, simply because of the attitude of Saleen. I've sat in the car, and it definitely feels supercar, it most likely performs ridiculously well ... but the BS that's served all day long is certainly not something I'd want to be affiliated with.
I'm not gonna quote exactly, but they're claiming it's the fastest, the most this, the first that ... and you don't even need to dig in a little to see it's BS. A supercar isn't like selling Rustangs!
Koenigsegg or Pagani is the kind of low-key attitude I'd be expecting from these kind of manufacturers.
The car has to be a terrific performer, though.
I'm not gonna quote exactly, but they're claiming it's the fastest, the most this, the first that ... and you don't even need to dig in a little to see it's BS. A supercar isn't like selling Rustangs!
Koenigsegg or Pagani is the kind of low-key attitude I'd be expecting from these kind of manufacturers.
The car has to be a terrific performer, though.
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11-29-2004, 04:59 PM
Re: Performance data from Saleen.com...
Originally posted by Parker
Performance numbers from Saleen.com...
Performance numbers from Saleen.com...
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11-29-2004, 05:02 PM
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Re: Re: Performance data from Saleen.com...
Originally posted by tdf360
Well, that explains the optimistic figures. Road tests don't back these up at all, it's just not that quick. R&T got 11.8/119.9 for the 1/4 vs 11.1/133 for the Enzo.
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Well, that explains the optimistic figures. Road tests don't back these up at all, it's just not that quick. R&T got 11.8/119.9 for the 1/4 vs 11.1/133 for the Enzo.
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11-29-2004, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by Z0RR0
Unfortunatelym the S7 is one car I'd never consider, simply because of the attitude of Saleen. I've sat in the car, and it definitely feels supercar, it most likely performs ridiculously well ... but the BS that's served all day long is certainly not something I'd want to be affiliated with.
I'm not gonna quote exactly, but they're claiming it's the fastest, the most this, the first that ... and you don't even need to dig in a little to see it's BS. A supercar isn't like selling Rustangs!
Koenigsegg or Pagani is the kind of low-key attitude I'd be expecting from these kind of manufacturers.
The car has to be a terrific performer, though.
Unfortunatelym the S7 is one car I'd never consider, simply because of the attitude of Saleen. I've sat in the car, and it definitely feels supercar, it most likely performs ridiculously well ... but the BS that's served all day long is certainly not something I'd want to be affiliated with.
I'm not gonna quote exactly, but they're claiming it's the fastest, the most this, the first that ... and you don't even need to dig in a little to see it's BS. A supercar isn't like selling Rustangs!
Koenigsegg or Pagani is the kind of low-key attitude I'd be expecting from these kind of manufacturers.
The car has to be a terrific performer, though.
They are almost as bad as Saleen and Corvette.
#15
11-29-2004, 05:09 PM
I love the Koenigsegg. Its an amazing car. Much better than the Saleen imo
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