Model/Trim Level
S ta t u s
M arke t
E n g ine
P ow er
To rq ue
Tran sm issio n
L ayo u t
D i m en si o n s
L x W (Mir ror F old ed ) x H
Wh ee l B ase
Trac k (Fro n t)
Trac k (R ear)
C urb Weig h t
T i r e S i z e ( F r o n t)
T i r e Si z e ( R e a r )
0 - 6 0 mp h [ s ]
1 / 4 M i l e [s]
To p S p eed
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Wei g h t D i st .
Saleen 1
2018 Production
Worldwide
2.5 L I4, Turbocharged
450 (hp) 336 (kw)
350 (lb-ft) 474 (N-m)
6 Speed Manual (Standard)
Paddle Shifted Automatic (Optional)
Mid-Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
171.5 x 76.3 x 46.9 (in)
4356 x 1938 x 1191 (mm)
97.5 in (2,477 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
2685 lb (1,218 kg)
255/30ZR20 (Continental)
335/25ZR20 (Continental)
3.5
11.3
180 (mph) 290 (kph)
105 ft (60mph-0) 32 m (97 kph-0)
~1.2 g
Aluminum Tub
Carbon Fiber
42/58
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Images may feature optional equipment. All product illustrations and
specifications are based upon current information at the time of publication. Saleen Automotive, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes from time to time, without notice or obligation, to price, specifications, colors, materials, and to change or discontinue
models or optional equipment.
This brochure is dedicated to the Saleen 1 team that helped to make this car a reality.
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A Sports Car with Super Car Credentials
With almost 35 years of experience building performance vehicles, Saleen is well known for creating cars and trucks that promise plenty –
and deliver even more. The new Saleen 1 builds on the legacy of the revolutionary Saleen S7. The achievements of the S7 are written in the
record books of every major racecourse in the world for its domination over all other marques. The Saleen 1 represents the continuation of that
tradition. This is a modern performance car that is at home on the track or on the street with advanced electronics, state-of-the-art suspension
design and the power to take it to speed in seconds.
The Science of Speed
Sure, it is easy to bury the needle and go fast in a straight line, but it takes the understanding of
aerodynamics, proper shock valving, the coefficient of friction, L/D, and a whole lot more to be
efficient. Saleen is no stranger to engineering something to perform at the highest level.
Their expansive racing history taught them everything they need to know. At Saleen, race suits
combine with lab coats to ensure that every vehicle they build will survive the rigors of
being driven regardless of the location. The exterior contours aren’t there just for
looks. They are designed and engineered to help the Saleen 1 slip smoothly
through the air. Wind tunnel testing, fluid dynamics, crash testing, laminar
flow, emissions analytics and much more go into the meticulous
engineering process that Saleen vehicles endure before they receive
the stamp of approval. It doesn’t take a scientist to go fast,
but it takes one to go fast properly.
A Shape that Re-Invents Styling
The Saleen 1 design is the perfect blend of timeless hours dedicated to creating one of the world’s great automotive shapes. While the carbon
fiber body reduces overall vehicle weight by a minimum of 20% over steel or fiberglass, it increases the degree of difficulty for mass
production of the Saleen 1 by a factor of 10. But if building a landmark car was easy, then everyone would attempt it. Designer and namesake
Steve Saleen was looking for a body that would entice the interest of every performance enthusiast in the world. But in addition, Saleen
wanted more. The Saleen 1 is a car that is not only pleasing to look at but purposely built, saving weight where possible, adding contours
when it resulted in greater downforce and reduced high speed lift. The Saleen 1 is the perfect balance of front to rear weight bias (42F/58R)
making it a true road car that proved the lessons learned from almost 35 years of car building experience.
A Mid-Engined Marvel
A vehicle’s ultimate performance
is tightly linked to the power and
torque generated by the engine.
Going hand in hand with engine
output, the vehicle’s power to
weight ratio is a key factor, the
lighter the package, the faster
the delivery. The Saleen 1
features a high output, inline
four-cylinder, turbocharged,
Saleen-designed engine kicking
out 450 horsepower. Combined with the lightweight chassis and carbon fiber
body, the Saleen 1 power-to-weight ratio achieves elite performance status!
Elegant Confines
As an original concept by one of the world’s
most innovative car designers, the Saleen 1
interior is constructed to deliver optimum
control, safety and comfort. From the leather
seating to the clean, bold, racing-inspired
instrumentation, the Saleen 1 is true perfection.
Championship Heritage
383 races, 249 podiums, 27 poles, 126 fastest laps, 119 wins, 13 championships and victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans,
Saleen race cars do one thing well, win. The same racing DNA goes into every production vehicle manufactured by
Saleen Automotive. It was on the racetrack that Saleen engineers learned how to master the exacting science of
aerodynamics and refine vehicle handling and drivetrain performance. Using the lessons they learned on track, Saleen
is able to build vehicles that exhibit both fingertip control on the racetrack and street manners that make them a delight in
every day driving. It is this ability to take the input from the operator and, without complaint, execute the commands with
perfection. This is what sets Saleen vehicles apart from the rest. From pit lane to car pool lane, Saleen has the heritage
and winning legacy that guarantees authenticity.