DownloadThis car shown here is a ‘Signature Red’ (1 of 2 in this color) 2003 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo Prototype (chassis 23) photographed by the highly knowledgeable and talented @saleens7registry. In total, approximately 71 Saleen S7 examples were hand-built by American automobile manufacturer Saleen Automotive Inc., spanning across all variations of the model. Saleen developed just around 22 naturally aspirated S7s, 30 twin-turbocharged S7s, 16 S7Rs, and 3 S7 Le Mans cars from 2000 until 2019. Of those numbers, just 2 naturally aspirated S7s have been equipped with the Competition Package (027 and 032) and only 5 twin-turbocharged examples have also received the same treatment (046, 049, 051, 069 and 079). As far as twin-turbocharged Competition Package S7s go, on top of the obvious bodywork enhancements including a massive rear wing, the cars had exponentially greater performance than standard twin-turbo cars, with power ranging from 850hp-1150hp. The S7 model debuted for the first time ever in August of 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races and was originally powered by a naturally aspirated 7.0L Ford Windsor V8. By the year 2005, the S7 model was fitted by the factory with Garret twin-turbochargers producing 5.5 psi of boost to make for 750hp total. American businessman and former racing driver, Steve Saleen was responsible for developing the S7 alongside Hidden Creek Industries (resources & funding), Ray Mallock Ltd. (chassis, suspension, aerodynamics), and Phil Frank for the exterior design. This particular S7 was first developed as a naturally-aspirated example from the factory, but was later transformed to become the twin-turbocharged prototype vehicle. This S7 was featured in the “Candy Shop” music video by @50cent, along with a promotional TV ad for @officialngksparkplugs, and was formerly in the possession of @alwaysevolving.
How many made? Approximately 71 cars between all variants.
Debut: The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races.
Engine: twin-turbocharged 427 cu in (7.0 L) Ford Windsor V8
Top Speed: n/a
0-60mph: n/a
Photo Credit: @saleens7registry
Research: @rarecarsonly, @saleens7registry
2003 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo Prototype
14.01.2025
Saleen