Saleen S5S Raptor concept (2008)

Concept car · 2008 · Combustion

Saleen S5S Raptor

A supercharged American mid-engine supercar concept

Saleen unveiled the S5S Raptor concept at the 2008 New York auto show. Built on a lightweight aluminum chassis with a composite body, it used a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 designed to run on cellulosic ethanol, sending an estimated 650 hp to a six-speed manual. Saleen projected a 0-60 mph time around 3.2 seconds and a roughly 200 mph top speed, at a target price near $185,000. The car never reached production.

Key facts

  • Engine: Supercharged 5.0 L V8 (E85-capable)
  • Power: ~650 hp / 630 lb-ft
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • 0-60 mph: ~3.2 sec
  • Top speed: ~200 mph

Production

  • Status: Concept only
  • Mid-engine supercar concept shown at New York 2008; never produced.
  • Revealed at 2008 New York International Auto Show

Source: Wikipedia