Though Saleen won't be officially unveiling its new supercar, the S5S Raptor, on stage until tomorrow, we've got pics and details for you now. Though slated to slot below the hardcore S7 in Saleen's lineup, the S5S Raptor looks no less the part of a high-powered high-performance sports car. It's powered by a supercharged 5.0L engine mounted amidships producing around 650 horsepower and 630 lb-ft. of churn on a steady diet of E85 ethanol.
Developed as a collaboration between Saleen and specialty builder ASC -- both of which are owned by the same private equity firm -- the car is plenty of tech and a bit of throwback. The aluminum chassis 2-seater can get from 0-60 in a supercar-standard 3.2 seconds. When it's time to stop, six-pot calipers hidden by 20-inch wheels clamp down on 15-inch rotors up front. The retro bit: a six-speed manual gearbox. A paddle-shifting sequential is also in the works and may be ready when the car goes into production in 2010. Compared to the S7, the S5S is another relative domestic bargain at only $185,000.
We'll bring you live shots of the S5S Raptor tomorrow when it officially debuts, but until then, check out the gallery of shots below.
saleen S5S raptor. unveiled!!!!!
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Looks like a Gallardo and an Exige got put into a blender and this came out.
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Looks like a Gallardo and an Exige got put into a blender and this came out.
i thinks thats exactly why i like it!
Now if only it were $85k cheaper.
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Mar 20, 2008, 6:32 am
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The car looks scary. Although, I agree with cszink about the j-lo rear.
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who doesnt like a little junk in the trunk?
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Mar 21, 2008, 5:20 am
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Looks like a Gallardo and an Exige got put into a blender and this came out.
I was thinking Gallardo and F360.
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Mar 21, 2008, 7:06 am
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I was thinking Gallardo and F360.
Mar 21, 2008, 11:07 am
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I was thinking "should I cash out my IRA and get in touch with Saleen?"
if you want you future "invested" in a POS
remeber the S7??
it was awesome, but total crap
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why^^^ 
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Mar 22, 2008, 11:14 am
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im still not sure if i like the rear end.
is this production version or just conept?
is this production version or just conept?
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:21 am
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im still not sure if i like the rear end.
is this production version or just conept?
is this production version or just conept?
The rear looks like a cros between a Gallardo and NSX
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:24 am
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Call me a Honda fanboy, but I think the ass-end looks very NSX...
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:36 am
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Call me a Honda fanboy, but I think the ass-end looks very NSX...
Honda Fanboy!
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Mar 24, 2008, 12:57 pm
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Steve Saleen's new company that plans to produce this car is SMS, Inc. I think somebody owes me royalties!!!!
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Mar 24, 2008, 1:46 pm
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Steve Saleen's new company that plans to produce this car is SMS, Inc. I think somebody owes me royalties!!!!
LOL!
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Steve's a chump. We used to have to "fix" alot of his cars over at Kenny Browns. In fact, Kenny was the crew chief on the original Saleen 1-2-3 victory season back in the eighties. He has the original molds for that distictive "saleen wing" that was on the back of all the Mustangs back then. Steve cars usually perform very poorly in long term chassis strength and reliability. (They fall apart quick)
I will admit, though. I had a '89 Saleen Conv. and a good friend had one of the Saleen Explorers and both were very good performers considering what they started out life as.
I will admit, though. I had a '89 Saleen Conv. and a good friend had one of the Saleen Explorers and both were very good performers considering what they started out life as.
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:41 pm
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I sure see it...
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