Saleen S1
The Saleen S1, also called the Saleen 1, is a two-seater sports car built by American automobile manufacturer Saleen Automotive. It was unveiled at the 2017 LA Auto Show, and is the first car developed entirely by Saleen since the Saleen S7 ended production in 2009. Production of the S1 is planned to be 1,500 units yearly, with a starting price of US$100,000 each.
Specifications
Powertrain
The S1 is powered by a 2.2 litre turbocharged inline-four engine developed in-house by Saleen, rated at and of torque. The engine is mid-rear mounted and drives the rear wheels.Transmission
The S1 is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, however a paddle shift automatic transmission is expected to be offered as an option.Suspension
The S1 uses double wishbone suspension on the front and rear axles of the vehicle, allowing for easier tuning of suspension kinematics and properties such as camber angle or toe.Wheels
The car is equipped with alloy wheels with diameters of 20 inches at the front and rear. The Continental tires have codes of 255/30 ZR 20 for the front and 335/25 ZR 20 for the rear. The brake calipers and rotors measure 15 inches in diameter at the front and the rear.Interior features
The interior of the S1 is finished mostly in leather, suede, and Alcantara. Other amenities include Sirius radio, Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker sound system.Performance
The manufacturer claims a top speed of for the Saleen S1. The car has claimed acceleration times of 3.5 seconds for and 11.3 seconds for the quarter mile. These acceleration times are achieved through a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 hp/lb. The S1 is also capable of 1.2g of lateral acceleration in a turn.Racing
Saleen Cup
The Saleen Cup was launched in partnership with SRO Motorsports Group in 2019 to demonstrate the capabilities of the S1. A modified version of the S1, called the Saleen Cup car, is the exclusive car raced in the series. The Cup car features race-spec aerodynamics, FIA standard safety equipment, and slick racing tires. The Saleen Cup series consists of eight races at four tracks around the United States, listed below:| Date | Racetrack | Location | Winner |
| July 12–14, 2019 | Portland International Raceway | Portland, Oregon |  Brandon Davis Paul Terry |
| Aug. 30–Sept. 1 2019 | Watkins Glen International | Watkins Glen, New York | T.B.D. |
| Sept. 20–Sept. 22 2019 | Road America | Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin | T.B.D. |
| Oct. 18–Oct. 20 2019 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Las Vegas, Nevada | T.B.D. |
The 2020 Saleen Cup was canceled the weekend before its scheduled opening event.