Saleen S1
| Saleen 1 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saleen |
| Also called | Saleen S1 |
| Production | 2018–present (1,500 units planned) |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Jiangsu(China),Saleen(United States) |
| Designer | Steve Saleen |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car(S) |
| Body style | 2-doorcoupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Artega GT[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 LSaleen/GM EcotecturbochargedI4,336 kW (457 PS; 451 hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 97.5 in (2,476 mm) |
| Length | 171.5 in (4,356 mm) |
| Width | 76.3 in (1,938 mm) |
| Height | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,685 lb (1,218 kg) |
TheSaleen 1,also called the Saleen S1, is a two-seater sports car developed and built by American automobile manufacturerSaleen Automotive.It was unveiled at the2017 LA Auto Show,and is the first car developed entirely by Saleen since theSaleen S7ended production in 2009.[2]Production of the Saleen 1 is planned to be 1,500 units yearly, with a starting price of US$100,000 each.[3]
Specifications
[edit]Powertrain
[edit]The Saleen 1 is powered by a proprietary 2.5 litreturbochargedinline-four enginedeveloped by Saleen (based on the GM LKW Ecotec3 engine, it has a cast aluminum cylinder block with cast-in iron liners and uses a forged steel crankshaft),[3][4]with an 88.0 mm (3.46 in) bore and 100.8 mm (3.97 in) stroke, and rated at 450 hp (336 kW) and 350 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m) of torque.[4]The engine is mid-rear, transversely mounted and drives the rear wheels.
Transmission
[edit]The Saleen 1 is equipped with a 6-speedmanual transmissionas standard, however apaddle shift automatic transmissionis expected to be offered as an option.[3]
Suspension
[edit]The Saleen 1 usesdouble wishbone suspensionon the front and rear axles of the vehicle, allowing for easier tuning of suspensionkinematicsand properties such ascamber angleortoe.[4]
Wheels
[edit]The car is equipped with alloy wheels with diameters of 20 inches at the front and rear. TheContinentaltires havecodesof 255/30 ZR 20 for the front and 335/25 ZR 20 for the rear.[2]The brake calipers and rotors measure 15 inches in diameter at the front and the rear.[4]
Interior features
[edit]The interior of the Saleen 1 is finished mostly in leather, suede, andAlcantara.Other amenities includeSirius radio,Apple CarPlay,and a six-speaker sound system.[2]
Performance
[edit]The manufacturer claims a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) for the Saleen 1. The car has claimed acceleration times of 3.5 seconds for 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) and 11.3 seconds for the quarter mile.[5]These acceleration times are achieved through apower-to-weight ratioof 0.17 hp/lb (0.28 kW/kg). The Saleen 1 is also capable of 1.2g of lateral acceleration in a turn.[4]
Racing
[edit]Saleen Cup
[edit]The Saleen Cup was launched in partnership withSRO Motorsports Groupin 2019 to demonstrate the capabilities of the S1.[6]A modified version of the Saleen 1, called the Saleen Cup car, is the exclusive car raced in the series. The Cup car features race-spec aerodynamics,FIAstandard safety equipment, and slick racing tires.[6]The Saleen Cup series consists of eight races at four tracks around the United States, listed below:
| Date | Racetrack | Location | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12–14, 2019 | Portland International Raceway | Portland,Oregon |  Brandon Davis
|
| Aug. 30–Sept. 1 2019 | Watkins Glen International | Watkins Glen,New York | T.B.D. |
| Sept. 20–Sept. 22 2019 | Road America | Elkhart Lake,Wisconsin | T.B.D. |
| Oct. 18–Oct. 20 2019 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Las Vegas,Nevada | T.B.D. |
The 2020 Saleen Cup was cancelled the weekend before its scheduled opening event.[7]
GT4
[edit]Saleen plans to further modify the Saleen 1 Cup car forGT4homologation for the 2020 season.[8]Saleen's plan includes the introduction of a factory racing team, with at least one driver sourced from the winners of the summer 2019 Saleen Cup.[9]
References
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- ^abc"S1 Launch Successful, Additional Technical Specifications Announced".Saleen.2017-12-07.Retrieved2018-07-23.
- ^abcVaughn, Mark (2017-12-05)."Saleen S1 supercar hopes to fill a niche".Saleen.Retrieved2018-07-23.
- ^abcdeSilvestro, Brian (2017-12-07)."The Saleen S1 Is a Small Supercar With 450 Horsepower".Saleen.Retrieved2018-07-23.
- ^Florea, Ciprean (2017-12-13)."2019 Saleen S1: The company's first original design since the S7 supercar".Top Speed.Retrieved2018-08-04.
- ^ab"Saleen Cup launched in partnership with SRO".Racer.2019-03-01.
- ^"Saleen's Race Car Series Cancelled a Week Before It Was Supposed to Begin".27 February 2020.
- ^Dagys, John (2019-03-01)."Saleen Confirms GT4 Car for 2020".sportscar 365.
- ^Evans, Sean (2019-04-11)."You Can Now Race a Saleen 1 Supercar Without Having to Buy It".Robb Report.