The Rise and Fall of The Saleen S7 | Forgotten Legends Ep.2

The Saleen S7 was a high-performance sports car that was produced by Saleen, Inc. from 2000 to 2009. The S7 was designed and built entirely in-house by Saleen, and it was one of the first production cars to be built entirely of carbon fiber.

Despite its impressive performance and innovative construction, the Saleen S7 struggled to find a market and never sold well. There are a few reasons for this. Firstly, the S7 was priced at over $400,000, which made it one of the most expensive production cars on the market at the time. This high price point likely deterred many potential buyers.

Additionally, the S7 faced tough competition from other high-performance sports cars, such as the Ferrari 360, Lamborghini Murcielago, and Porsche 911 GT2. These cars had well-established reputations and strong brand recognition, which made it difficult for the relatively unknown Saleen S7 to gain a foothold in the market.

Despite these challenges, the Saleen S7 was a fast car that was well-regarded by those who drove it. It featured a mid-engine layout and a 7.0-liter V8 engine that produced 550 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque. This allowed the S7 to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 248 mph.

Overall, the Saleen S7 was a fast and innovative car that never achieved the level of sales success that its creators had hoped for. However, it remains a memorable and interesting footnote in the history of high-performance sports cars.

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