Saleen S7 Twin Turbo Competition vs Lamborghini Murciélago |
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo Competition
- $555k built in USA
- 2006
- 1,000 HP 7.0L
- 248 mph
by www.supercars.netThe race-style cockpit features handcrafted black leather with sueded accents, orange stitching and instrument panel positioning designed to optimize high performance driving.
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Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster
- $311k built in Italy
- 2004
- 632 HP 6.5L
- 211 mph
by MotorTrend (Mar, 2007)Turn-in is sharp and linear, with good steering feel (love that small, suede-wrapped wheel...) and the AWD helps the front end stay pinned.
Road Tests Real world tests of S7 Twin Turbo Competition vs Murciélago
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Differences What are the advantages of each
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| Faster top speed | 248 mph | vs | 211 mph | 37 more mph; leaves lesser cars in the dust on the straights | |||
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| Much more powerful engine | 1,000 HP | vs | 632 HP @ 8,000 RPM | Around 60% stronger engine | |||
| Way more expensive sticker price | $555k | vs | $311k | Around 80% more expensive harder to own | |||
| Faster to 60mph | 2.6 s | vs | 3.6 s | Around 30% faster to 60mph | |||
| Lighter curb weight | 2,950 lb | vs | 3,671 lb | Around 20% lighter curb weight; less inertia to overcome when accelerating | |||
| Bigger engine | 6,991 cc | vs | 6,496 cc | Around 10% bigger engine | |||
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| Much higher redline | 8,500 RPM | vs | 6,500 RPM | More than 30% more revs | |||
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
general | S7 Twin Turbo Competition | vs | Murciélago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Saleen | Lamborghini | |
| Price | 555,000 | 311,100 | |
| Type of car | Production car | Production car | |
| Year | 2006 | 2004 | |
power & handling | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.95 lb/hp | 5.81 lb/hp | |
| Maximum hp | 1,000 HP | 632 HP @ 8,000 RPM | |
| Max RPM | 6,500 RPM | 8,500 RPM | |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | |
engine | |||
| Displacement | 6,991 cc | 6,496 cc | |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 | |
| Fuels | |||
| Gas | |||
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 | 11:1 | |
| Bore/stroke | 4.12 in / 4 in | 3.46 in / 3.5 in | |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 | |
road tests | S7 Twin Turbo Competition | vs | Murciélago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 mph | 211 mph | |
| 0-60mph | 2.6 s | 3.6 s | |
transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | RWD w/Limited Slip Differential | 4x4 | |
| Gearing | Traditional | Traditional | |
| # of gears | 6 | 6 | |
| Gear ratios | |||
| 1: 2.86:1 | |||
| 2: 1.61:1 | |||
| 3: 1.14:1 | |||
| 4: 0.96:1 | |||
| 5: 0.81:1 | |||
| 6: 0.64:1 | |||
| Axle ratio | 3.7:1 | 3.14:1 | |
suspension, wheels & brakes | |||
| Front brakes | Brembo Disc | 15 in Ventilated Disc | |
| Rear brakes | Brembo Disc | 14 in Ventilated Disc | |
| Front wheels | 483/? 241 | 245/35 18 | |
| Rear wheels | 508/? 305 | 335/30 18 | |
physical dimensions | |||
| Curb weight | 2,950 lb | 3,671 lb | |
| Width | 78.3 in | 81 in | |
| Height | 41 in | 44.7 in | |
| Length | 188 in | 181.5 in | |
| Front track width | 68.8 in | 64.4 in | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.9 in | |
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