Saleen S5S Raptor: The Supercar Cocktail - Team-BHP

tjallu · 7th April 2008, 02:14

This is the all new Saleen S5S Raptor. It is Saleens attempt to create a car that will satisfy all the enthusiasts that are waiting for an All-American Supercar.
It's got a Supercharged 5.0 V8 that produces an outstanding 650HP. That's enough to propel this car from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top
speed of 200mph. But what intrests me the most is the way the car looks. If you ask me it looks like a cocktail of popular supercars. From the front it
looks similar to a Lotus Elise and then from the side its very similar to a Lamborghini Gallardo/ McLaren F1. Then at the back its got Acura NSX written all over it.
All this put togeather makes me wonder how original this so called All-American car really is?

sujaylahiri · 7th April 2008, 07:03

Now we are talking. Covette ZR-1, the new Dodge Viper SRT10 and now this one. Welcome to the 600+ bhp club.

spawnofsatan · 7th April 2008, 07:57

Definitely looks like a Gallardo from the side....

pawan · 7th April 2008, 09:58

some how i am not very with this car from saleen. loved the s7tt more than this.

Nitin · 7th April 2008, 20:11

Boy..those are some wheels! Looks pretty good!
And 650bhp... bring em on!!

flyingspur · 7th April 2008, 20:30

Actually, italdesign Nazca C2. Somehow the rear reminds me of that concept.

1Day · 8th April 2008, 21:44

Whatever it might resemble, its one HOOT looking machine..i just hope the build quality of this is better than the KIT Car like build quality of the S7

VIPER_SRT · 10th April 2008, 04:02

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Originally Posted by 1Day

Whatever it might resemble, its one HOOT looking machine..i just hope the build quality of this is better than the KIT Car like build quality of the S7

Since you said S7, here you go, took these pictures at NY auto show last year. I missed this year auto show. V8 750 HP, 700lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 2.8 sec! faster than Mclaren SLR, Ferrari enzo, Lamborghini, Porsche!!!! Costs 580k in US.

Nitin · 11th April 2008, 03:07

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Originally Posted by VIPER_SRT

Since you said S7, here you go, took these pictures at NY auto show last year. I missed this year auto show. V8 750 HP, 700lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 2.8 sec! faster than Mclaren SLR, Ferrari enzo, Lamborghini, Porsche!!!! Costs 580k in US.

I think this is the same one they had at the Houston Auto show.Missed it. Again!

Jayabusa · 8th May 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by spawnofsatan

Definitely looks like a Gallardo from the side....

Seems to have taken some major design and styling cues from the Gallardo SE.

ecksreturns · 11th May 2008, 11:59

Definitely a HOT caR! Actually , come to think of it, with more and more CAFE restrictions and strict standards on fuel efficiency, I guess the market would take 2 -3 years to adjust to it. So these coming 2 years would be the best for hyper/Super car enthusiasts to see some of the best cars ever made in terms of Speed/Handling/Style .. After that,I guess we'll see more of 4 cylinder / 6 cylinder twin turbo engines.

sujaylahiri · 11th May 2008, 15:13

They didn't have Saleen at the Detroit Auto Show this year. Too bad for me.

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tjallu BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saudi Arabia-India Posts: 62	Saleen S5S Raptor: The Supercar Cocktail This is the all new Saleen S5S Raptor. It is Saleens attempt to create a car that will satisfy all the enthusiasts that are waiting for an All-American Supercar. It's got a Supercharged 5.0 V8 that produces an outstanding 650HP. That's enough to propel this car from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 200mph. But what intrests me the most is the way the car looks. If you ask me it looks like a cocktail of popular supercars. From the front it looks similar to a Lotus Elise and then from the side its very similar to a Lamborghini Gallardo/ McLaren F1. Then at the back its got Acura NSX written all over it. All this put togeather makes me wonder how original this so called All-American car really is? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Based on the policies of Team-BHP this account is no longer used by tjallu. It is used by 0.7.0 only. Thanks!

7th April 2008, 07:03	#2 (permalink)
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 500	Now we are talking. Covette ZR-1, the new Dodge Viper SRT10 and now this one. Welcome to the 600+ bhp club. __________________ I am an alien.

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spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 207	Definitely looks like a Gallardo from the side.... __________________ Black 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (320 BHP) Pearl White 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (345 BHP)

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pawan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 815	some how i am not very with this car from saleen. loved the s7tt more than this. __________________ EZEN for sale.

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flyingspur BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 291 View My Garage	Actually, italdesign Nazca C2. Somehow the rear reminds me of that concept. __________________ Don't demand respect. *Command* it.

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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,883 View My Garage	Boy..those are some wheels! Looks pretty good! And 650bhp... bring em on!!

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1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,140 View My Garage	Whatever it might resemble, its one HOOT looking machine..i just hope the build quality of this is better than the KIT Car like build quality of the S7 __________________ 400hp of awesome fun!! The Almighty Corvette KILR RYD = Vette Ordered Red/Grey Premium GT-R (Hopefully Aug delivery)

11th May 2008, 11:59	#11 (permalink)
ecksreturns BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chandigarh Posts: 192 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Definitely a HOT caR! Actually , come to think of it, with more and more CAFE restrictions and strict standards on fuel efficiency, I guess the market would take 2 -3 years to adjust to it. So these coming 2 years would be the best for hyper/Super car enthusiasts to see some of the best cars ever made in terms of Speed/Handling/Style .. After that,I guess we'll see more of 4 cylinder / 6 cylinder twin turbo engines.

11th May 2008, 15:13	#12 (permalink)
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 500	They didn't have Saleen at the Detroit Auto Show this year. Too bad for me. __________________ I am an alien. Last edited by sujaylahiri : 11th May 2008 at 15:15.

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