New York 2008: Saleen S5S Raptor revealed

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hough 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.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/new-york-2008-saleen-s5s-raptor-revealed/
 
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With those exaust! defently ! :thumbsup:
 
Exactly. There's a lot of Mitsubishi and Honda i see in it. And maybe a bit of European styling as well, especially Italian.
 
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Supercar maker and Ford customizer Saleen took the wraps off its all-new S5S Raptor at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday. Designed to compete with the high-performance offerings from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the Raptor delivers 650 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 630 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm.

The Raptor is designed to digest cellulosic ethanol fuel, which should help it score points with environmentalists and advocates of oil independence. ??The higher octane rating of E85 gas also results in more power, Saleen says. The supercharged S5S is reportedly capable of hitting 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

The Raptor can be equipped with a close-ratio 6-speed manual, or optional paddle shifting
sequential gearbox. Either gearbox can send the rigid aluminum chassis screaming to a top speed of over 200 mph.

The double wishbone suspension and rack-and-pinion steering of the S5S is augmented by ABS traction control and stability control systems. The brake system features 15-inch (381 mm) front rotors with 6-piston calipers, and 13-inch (308 mm) rear rotors with dual piston calipers. Traction is provided by 275/35 ZR20 front and 315/35/ZR20 rear Pirelli Rosso tires that wrap the 20?? forged aluminum wheels.

The aesthetics for the Raptor were developed by ASC Creative Services, America??'s largest independent automotive design firm. The primary designer on this program was Dave Byron, a member of ASC??s Design team??.

According to Saleen executives, the S5S Raptor could enter the market in as little as two years, and should it go forward, it would carry a base price of approximately $185,000.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/saleen-s5s-raptor.html#more-6831
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I thought it was a Lambo at first. Looks good if a bit too generic for a super car.
 
Is Mazda and Mitsu joined forces on a super car, this is what it'd look like.
 
Thumbs up from me - looks fantastic, nothing overly fussy in the design. And bring on the supercharger whine...
 
It looks great, but some parts of it remind me of other cars. I can see a bit of Audi R8, Mitsubishi Eclipse and Evo X in there...
 
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BerserkerCatSplat said:
Hot! I'll bet that thing will just scream.
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Crazyjeeper said:
That is going to be an epic car.
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Crazyjeeper said:
Astonishing, amazing, something like that.
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Aiolos said:
+1

This thing is gonna be sweeeet.
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IceBone said:
Looks very non-american.
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fbc said:
Thumbs up from me - looks fantastic, nothing overly fussy in the design. And bring on the supercharger whine...
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