According to many observers, the Saleen S7 is one of the most impressive American cars ever made. Its mid-engine architecture provides the best balance during high-performance driving and allows for dramatic exterior lines that are as striking today as they were in the mid-2000s when it was launched. It quickly gained a reputation as a true competitor to European cars.
Powered by a twin-turbo V-8 engine, the Saleen S7 can reach a top speed of nearly 386 kmph, and this is a rare opportunity to buy an icon in American sports car history.
This example was built in 2007 but was shipped back to the Saleen factory in 2018 for LM upgrades. In addition to the massive wing and diffuser, the LM gets a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power windows, power door locks, a power-heated windshield, and a few yellow accents.
Based on a Ford Windsor, the car’s twin-turbocharged 7.0-litre V8 produces 1,000 horsepower thanks to new turbos. According to the seller, RM Sotheby’s, it can reach 1,300 horsepower depending on engine tuning and fuel type. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
Saleen originally said it would convert seven cars to LM spec, but in the end, only three were treated for upgrades.
The car is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s at its 2025 Arizona event later this month. It appears to have been driven by its last owner, with the odometer now showing 3,688 miles since the conversion. The estimate price is between $900,000 and $1.1 million.
