Saleen S7 R

Information

Chassis S7-1-004R was built in late 2000 by Ray Mallock Ltd (RML) to GTS specifications for the Fordahl Motorsport team, later known as Park Place Racing. It debuted at the 2001 Homestead 250 Miles, driven by Chris Bingham and Ron Johnson.

From 2001 to 2002, the car primarily competed in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, winning the GTS championship both years. It also raced occasionally in the American Le Mans Series, including Petit Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

In 2003, Graham Nash Motorsport took ownership and campaigned the car in the FIA GT Championship in Europe. RML ran the car as a factory-supported entry in FIA GT in 2004. From 2005 onwards, the car showed its age but remained active in competition.

Tarres Team acquired the car in 2007 to race in the French FFSA GT championship. Oreca carried out significant upgrades which improved competitiveness, and the car raced in FFSA GT until 2009.

The car is powered by a 7.0-litre Ford V8 engine, capable of over 600 horsepower depending on restrictor size. It weighs approximately 1100 kilograms dry and features an all-carbon body on a steel and aluminum honeycomb composite chassis. Suspension consists of double wishbones with coilover shocks and adjustable anti-roll bars. The gearbox is a Hewland six-speed sequential transaxle, and braking is handled by full Brembo racing components.

Recently, the car underwent a full cosmetic rebuild and is currently finished in the livery worn at the 2001 Petit Le Mans race by drivers Chris Bingham, Ron Johnson, and Oliver Gavin. It is offered for sale with an extensive inventory of spare parts including bodywork, wheels, suspension, gearbox, and engine components.