Category Archives: Press Release

GENTILOZZT & ROCKETSPORTS TO RUN SALEEN S7R

First Customer Car to Compete in Rolex 24 at Daytona IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2000 – Steve Saleen, six-time GT Manufacturer’s Champion in sports car racing, announced today that Paul Gentilozi and his Rocketsports Racing will run a Saleen S7R in the 2001 Rolex 24 scheduled for Feb. 5-6 at Daytona International Speedway. Gentilozzi, the … Continue reading GENTILOZZT & ROCKETSPORTS TO RUN SALEEN S7R

SALEEN/ALLEN SPEEDLAB SIGNS OLIVER GAVIN

Saleen S7R Bypasses Las Vegas Race for Testing BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 27, 2000 – Saleen/Allen Speedlab, five-time ETD Champion in sports car racing, announced today at the Birmingham Auto Show that Oliver Gavin, former Formula One test driver and British Formula 3 Champion, would be joining the team for the 2001 American Le Lemans Series … Continue reading SALEEN/ALLEN SPEEDLAB SIGNS OLIVER GAVIN

SPEEDLAB SUCCESSFULLY BENCHMARKS SALEEN S7R

A Few “Teething” Problems But Nothing major LAGUNA SECA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2000 – After debuting its new Saleen S7R at today’s GlobalCenter Sports Car Championship Presented by Honda, the Saleen/Allen Speedlab team feel confident that they have successfully benchmarked their racecar against the top competition in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). With the … Continue reading SPEEDLAB SUCCESSFULLY BENCHMARKS SALEEN S7R

SALEEN’S S7: A WORLD CLASS SUPERCAR WITH WORLD CLASS SUPPLIERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Small Volume Manufacturer Pioneers New Methods IRVINE, Calif. — The Saleen S7, unveiled at the 2000 Monterey Historic Races, is an American supercar. Like most things American, the S7 has its roots in other parts of the world, as the internationally known specialty vehicle manufacturer searched the world over for top components … Continue reading SALEEN’S S7: A WORLD CLASS SUPERCAR WITH WORLD CLASS SUPPLIERS

SALEEN S7 FEATURES EVERY COMFORT FOR THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Performance, Luxury, & Style Co-exist In S7 Interior IRVINE, Calif. — The S7, built by Saleen, internationally known specialty vehicle manufacturer, features blinding performance, attention-grabbing exterior design, and space-age aerodynamics. That same flair is evident in the S7’s interior, mixing luxury with functionality in the driver-friendly cockpit. From its plush Connolly leather … Continue reading SALEEN S7 FEATURES EVERY COMFORT FOR THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVER

SALEEN S7 BLENDS BEAST AND BEAUTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Slinky Shape Refined In Wind Tunnel IRVINE, Calif. — There’s something about a supercar that’s different – sensuous lines, scoops and wings, an aerodynamic purposefulness that sets these cars apart. Supercar design traits must combine form and function in order to permit stable speeds in excess of 200 mph while also pleasing … Continue reading SALEEN S7 BLENDS BEAST AND BEAUTY

SALEEN S7’S DRIVETRAIN PUSHES TECHNOLOGY ENVELOPE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aerospace Materials And Advanced Engineering Used Extensively IRVINE, Calif. — The Saleen S7’s 7-liter engine is a technical tour de force, producing 550 horsepower at 6400 rpm. Based on a Ford form factor, the Saleen-massaged all-aluminum V-8 follows traditional American cam-in-block design to produce significant horsepower and torque with high reliability. The … Continue reading SALEEN S7’S DRIVETRAIN PUSHES TECHNOLOGY ENVELOPE

SALEEN S7 CHASSIS RACE-BRED FOR ULTIMATE ROAD PERFORMANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2001 S7 Mixes Sophisticated Materials And Track Proven Technology IRVINE, Calif. — Saleen, Inc., internationally known specialty vehicle manufacturer and racecar builder, has created the first true American supercar with the launch of the 2001 S7. The S7 is designed to compete with the most exclusive high performance cars in the world, … Continue reading SALEEN S7 CHASSIS RACE-BRED FOR ULTIMATE ROAD PERFORMANCE

SALEEN S7 BRINGS SUPERCAR CROWN TO AMERICA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2001 Model Takes On Most Exclusive Cars In The World IRVINE, Calif. — Saleen, Inc., a specialty vehicle manufacturer for 17 years, has created the first true American supercar with the launch of the Saleen S7. The S7 is designed to compete with the fastest, quickest, best handling, most luxurious grand touring … Continue reading SALEEN S7 BRINGS SUPERCAR CROWN TO AMERICA

ALL-NEW 2000 SALEEN SR PROVIDES ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

FOR RELEASE AT 3 P.M. PST, JANUARY 7, 2000 SR Blends High Performance With Race Technology IRVINE, Calif. – There’s a new car from America’s best-known performance car manufacturer. The 2000 SR from Saleen takes “street performance” to its ultimate. With an energizing 505 horsepower from its 5.8 liter Saleen Centrifugal Supercharged V-8 engine and … Continue reading ALL-NEW 2000 SALEEN SR PROVIDES ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE