Saleen S1

The Saleen S1, also called the Saleen 1, is a two-seater sports car developed and built by American automobile manufacturer Saleen Automotive. It was unveiled at the 2017 LA Auto Show, and is the first car developed entirely by Saleen since the Saleen S7 ended production in 2009.[3] Production of the S1 is planned to be 1,500 units yearly, with a starting price of US$100,000 each.[4]

Saleen S1
Overview
ManufacturerJiangsu Saleen Automotive Technologies Group
Also calledSaleen 1
AssemblyChina: Jiangsu (Jiangsu Saleen Automotive Technology Group)[1]
DesignerSteve Saleen
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedArtega GT[2]
Powertrain
Engine2.2 L Saleen/GM turbocharged I4
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase97.5 in (2,476 mm)
Length171.5 in (4,356 mm)
Width76.3 in (1,938 mm)
Height46.9 in (1,191 mm)
Curb weight2,685 lb (1,218 kg)

Specifications

Powertrain

The S1 is powered by a proprietary 2.2 litre turbocharged inline-four engine developed in-house by Saleen,[4][5] rated at 450 hp (336 kW) and 350 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m) of torque.[5] The engine is mid-rear mounted and drives the rear wheels.

Transmission

The S1 is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, however a paddle shift automatic transmission is expected to be offered as an option.[4]

Suspension

The S1 uses double wishbone suspension on the front and rear axles of the vehicle, allowing for easier tuning of suspension kinematics and properties such as camber angle or toe.[5]

Wheels

The car is equipped with alloy wheels with diameters of 20 inches at the front and rear. The Continental tires have codes of 255/30 ZR 20 for the front and 335/25 ZR 20 for the rear.[3] The brake calipers and rotors measure 15 inches in diameter at the front and the rear.[5]

Interior features

The interior of the S1 is finished mostly in leather, suede, and Alcantara. Other amenities include Sirius radio, Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker sound system.[3]

Performance

The manufacturer claims a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) for the Saleen S1. The car has claimed acceleration times of 3.5 seconds for 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) and 11.3 seconds for the quarter mile.[6] These acceleration times are achieved through a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 hp/lb (0.28 kW/kg). The S1 is also capable of 1.2g of lateral acceleration in a turn.[5]

Racing

Saleen Cup

The Saleen Cup was launched in partnership with SRO Motorsports Group in 2019 to demonstrate the capabilities of the S1.[7] A modified version of the S1, called the Saleen Cup car, is the exclusive car raced in the series. The Cup car features race-spec aerodynamics, FIA standard safety equipment, and slick racing tires.[7] The Saleen Cup series consists of eight races at four tracks around the United States, listed below:

Date Racetrack Location Winner
July 12–14, 2019 Portland International Raceway Portland, Oregon Brandon Davis

Paul Terry

Aug. 30–Sept. 1 2019 Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York T.B.D.
Sept. 20–Sept. 22 2019 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin T.B.D.
Oct. 18–Oct. 20 2019 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nevada T.B.D.

The 2020 Saleen Cup was canceled the weekend before its scheduled opening event.[8]

GT4

Saleen plans to further modify the S1 Cup car for GT4 homologation for the 2020 season.[9] Saleen's plan includes the introduction of a factory racing team, with at least one driver sourced from the winners of the summer 2019 Saleen Cup.[10]

References
  1. "The Saleen S1 Sounds Suspiciously Awesome". 12 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  2. "Saleen reveals S1 sports car, plans Chinese production". 1 December 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  3. "S1 Launch Successful, Additional Technical Specifications Announced". Saleen. 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  4. Vaughn, Mark (2017-12-05). "Saleen S1 supercar hopes to fill a niche". Saleen. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  5. Silvestro, Brian (2017-12-07). "The Saleen S1 Is a Small Supercar With 450 Horsepower". Saleen. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  6. Florea, Ciprean (2017-12-13). "2019 Saleen S1: The company's first original design since the S7 supercar". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
  7. "Saleen Cup launched in partnership with SRO". Racer. 2019-03-01.
  8. https://jalopnik.com/saleens-race-car-series-cancelled-a-week-before-it-was-1841957006
  9. Dagys, John (2019-03-01). "Saleen Confirms GT4 Car for 2020". sportscar 365.
  10. Evans, Sean (2019-04-11). "You Can Now Race a Saleen 1 Supercar Without Having to Buy It". Robb Report.
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