New Saleen Supercar: S5S Raptor

[The_Canuck]

It reminds me of the NSX with the head and tail lights actually...

[wwgkd]

So am I the only one that was a little disapointed in it? I guess I got excited thinking it was a replacement for the S7, but it seems like it's lost some of it's character to me. gone soft, I guess you could say. Still, semi-green supercars that don't suck is kind of a nice turn; and it's not a bad car on it's own.

Still go for the 430 Scuderia, though.

[coolieman1220]

saw her today @ NYIAS NSXTYPER should have pics!

[092326001]

looks great
front reminds me of noble/s7
rear reminds me of cls/nsx

[evile]

So am I the only one that was a little disapointed in it? I guess I got excited thinking it was a replacement for the S7, but it seems like it's lost some of it's character to me. gone soft, I guess you could say. Still, semi-green supercars that don't suck is kind of a nice turn; and it's not a bad car on it's own.

Still go for the 430 Scuderia, though.

I liked the S7, but it was a hard sell at its price point. The S5S will still be a limited production car, but it will appeal to more auto enthusiasts since it will be about one-third the price of the S7. The S7 will continue to be built in racing trim. Essentially, it is a race car that was adapted to the road.

[NSXType-R]

saw her today @ NYIAS NSXTYPER should have pics!

I do, but unfortunately, they're extremely grainy.

This is what happens when a noob cameraman sets his camera the wrong way.

I'll post them up later.

Not convenient for me right now.

[454MAG]

650 hp she will roll well

[alex1485]

car is great but I think the headlights could be better, they are kind of too morgan 8ish... slanted like that. but overall its awesome.

[LandQuail]

Originally Posted by leftlanenews
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.

M'Kay, sure.

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.

Oh, that's nice.

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.

Wow. Screaming. Shucks.

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.

That's some calipers.

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􏰁.

Byron. I guess he did Mary Shelly, then. Wow. That's nice.

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.

Oh, is that all.

$185,000 for 650 hp...that's a bargain...is it?

Isn't it?

[LandQuail]

Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll come right back around.

[togos452]

S5S Raptor to enter production?

News from Chris Theodore, Saleen's Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. He helped with the Ford GT.

Saleen S5S Raptor Supercar Concept: Will they build it? - Latest Reviews, Features, and News - Automobile Magazine

[togos452]

More pictures

Pictures: 2008 New York International Auto Show

[teatako]

cars are "styled" in the wind tunnel

when different groups of people try tackling the same problem , its no surprise that the "solutions" found end up being similer

there isnt 100 different "optimum" designs . and designers are trying to get their individual package pared down to the optimum

thus humans make very similer looking cars in this modern era

the zonda doesn´t agree with this post.