Saleen S5S Raptor

Infobox Automobile


name = Saleen S5S Raptor
manufacturer = Saleen, Inc.
parent_company =
aka =
production = 2008
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predecessor = Saleen S7
successor =
class = concept car
body_style = Supercar
layout = Mid-engine
platform =
engine = 5.0 liter supercharged
transmission =
wheelbase = 106.3in.
length = 175in.
width = 78.6in.
height = 46in.
weight =
max speed = 200+ MPH
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electric_range =
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The Saleen S5S Raptor is a sports car revealed by Saleen, Inc. on 20 March, 2008 at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. [ [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/20/new-york-2008-the-saleen-s5s-raptor-is-all-claw/ New York 2008: Saleen S5S Raptor is all claw [w/VIDEO - Autoblog ] ] [ [http://jalopnik.com/370153/saleen-s5s-raptor-concept-unveiled-at-new-york-auto-show New York Auto Show: Saleen S5S Raptor Concept Unveiled At New York Auto Show ] ] It is intended to be equipped with a Saleen 5.0 liter supercharged engine (similar to that used on the 2008 S302E) which will yield 650hp, capable of accelerating the car to 60mph in 3.2 seconds or less. The Raptor is expected to complete the 1/4 mile in 10.9 seconds. It is projected to retail for $185,000, roughly $400,000 less than the S7.Possible production may start in 2010, the Raptor represents a collaboration between Saleen's engineering team and the design group at ASC. Both companies are owned by Hancock Park Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. [ [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/newyork/2008/saleens5sraptornews.html New York 2008 Auto Show-Edmunds.com] ]

Awards and recognition

*2009 Best Exotic Concept, "duPont REGISTRY"cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/09/dupont-registrys-11-best-of-cars-set-horsepower-price-record/ |title=duPont Registry's 11 "Best of" cars set horsepower, price records |accessdate=2008-03-20 |last=Ramsey |first=Jonathon |date=2008-10-09 |format=HTML |work=Autoblog |publisher=Weblogs, Inc. |language=English]

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