Raptor Rapture: Saleen S5S Raptor @ 2008 NYAS by Inside Line

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/newyork/2008/saleens5sraptorprevi...

Saleen, maker of countless Mustang-based hot rods and the S7 racecar, will unveil a midengine sports car concept at the 2008 New York Auto Show in March.

Unlike the roughly $700,000 S7, which was a purpose-built racecar that was occasionally licensed for the street, the S5S Raptor is a vision for the "premium performance market with segment-leading horsepower." In other words, this will be a sports car designed primarily for the street instead of the track. Saleen says power will come from a supercharged 5.0-liter engine that runs on E85 ethanol. We expect that the Raptor's motor will be based on the supercharged 5.0-liter Ford-based V8 that already powers the company's S302E Mustang-based car. In the S302E, the engine is rated at 620 horsepower. That should give it the necessary oomph to make it to the 200 mph top speed Saleen is estimating.

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[IronMaster999]

what do you mean "the S7 has no real personality"?

[s7reetbam]

very nice...Im saving up right now for my dream car...I am at $52,000 right now...Since I didn't have to pay for college. Once I finish grad school with my PhD I can't wait to get my hands on my dream car =P..

[yellowsupra7]

@s7reetbam Did you get it?

[krocialblack]

@renticharlie Good. Because you're too much of a PUSSY to drive it.

[renticharlie]

Awesome car!! wait... it's american? pass..

[XxelectromarcosxX]

bull shit is american car

[freeruningparkourart]

next time can you give a full review of the car itself please because you need to tell us more about the car other wise there is no point watching this video! thankyou.

[Porsche010]

@ziosamsamsam hehe have ps3 too, whats your psn?

[ziosamsamsam]

@Porsche010 see u on Test Drive Unlimited 2.. i have only PS3

[Porsche010]

@ziosamsamsam yea I like the gumpert too ;)

[ziosamsamsam]

@Porsche010 but i prefer the Gumpert Apollo ^^