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Saleen announces their version of a Model S
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darthvdr
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Even though there is wealth out there, I just cannot imagine many customers taking up on this aftermarket option.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
I think we need to see actual performance specs. If it gets sub 4 sec 0-60, better handling, and extended track time at full power, I can see some people getting it. Especially in areas where there a a lot of Model S's and someone wants to stand out a bit more from the crowd.
Yup, I have a feeling when some "real-world-testing-results" are published, people all over the net will drool.
Sub 4 0-60 time is a given, better handling also.
Extended track time without power limit .... wish wish wish.
Sub 4 0-60 time is a given, better handling also.
Extended track time without power limit .... wish wish wish.
Electric700
Active Member
Saleen FourSixteen Based on the Tesla Model S is Shown at Pebble Beach
Saleen made some modifications to a Tesla Model S, and was also able to improve the 0-60 MPH time. The price point of the modified car is close to $152,000. More here: Saleen's FourSixteen shocks the lawn at Pebble Beach
Saleen made some modifications to a Tesla Model S, and was also able to improve the 0-60 MPH time. The price point of the modified car is close to $152,000. More here: Saleen's FourSixteen shocks the lawn at Pebble Beach
mnx
2018 M3P
Sounds like it's not much of a difference since a lot of people have clocked their P85/+'s "in the low 4s mark" already. With lower gearing I wonder what the top speed is now?
Seth Pascale
Roadster Sig 94, Model S, Model X
At about the 31 second mark they come up from under the car and you can see what looks like a speaker tucked behind the mesh on the front grill. I will be very interested to hear what it sounds like under throttle as well as the new 0-60 time.
Saleen 416 Model S...........anybody INTERESTED??????
Yup, now in it's wisdom SALEEN a noted company that has modded Mustangs over the years has taken a basic S model and turned it into a Semi HOT ROD the 416 [ with a rear wing( of course!!) and different front nose different gearing, anybody see these cars or better yet will any one consider buying one? And how the heck can one HOT ROD a tesla, like juice it up with more battery's or re-wind the motor like we did as kids with slot cars??????? Still intrigues me and wonder how many they will sell..................... A $156G Tesla?! Saleen Foursixteen upgrades Model S performance, styling - NY Daily News
Saleen customizes Tesla's Model S
Yup, now in it's wisdom SALEEN a noted company that has modded Mustangs over the years has taken a basic S model and turned it into a Semi HOT ROD the 416 [ with a rear wing( of course!!) and different front nose different gearing, anybody see these cars or better yet will any one consider buying one? And how the heck can one HOT ROD a tesla, like juice it up with more battery's or re-wind the motor like we did as kids with slot cars??????? Still intrigues me and wonder how many they will sell..................... A $156G Tesla?! Saleen Foursixteen upgrades Model S performance, styling - NY Daily News
Saleen customizes Tesla's Model S
1. Maybe they've relocated them? Don't know.
2. Quick math with their new gear ratio shows 15,000RPM (documented redline of the Model S motor) will net you 114.5MPH.
This is assuming redline nets you 134MPH as documented on the 21" wheels.
My old Ford Contour would go past that.
Ok, then I can already say I've driven faster than the Saleen 416 -- multiple times (even off-track) -- in my stock Signature P85 (delivered Nov 2012). And I'm only a "recent" track enthusiast.
Not exactly the kind of tag line that Saleen fans will appreciate.
I don't care about the specs. I want to see a track test.
A track test against a stock P85+, and some ICE competition. Multiple laps on a twisty racetrack.
They claim that they have improved the motor cooling so that you get more time before the car limits power due to heat.
If they really have, then that and the wheel/brake/suspension stuff may make the Model S a much more fun track car.
Until I see a track test, I will reserve judgement.
A track test against a stock P85+, and some ICE competition. Multiple laps on a twisty racetrack.
They claim that they have improved the motor cooling so that you get more time before the car limits power due to heat.
If they really have, then that and the wheel/brake/suspension stuff may make the Model S a much more fun track car.
Until I see a track test, I will reserve judgement.
hahaha I was trying to pin the description with something that looked so familiar to me and I couldn't put words to it but you hit the nail right on the head with this one. definitely the 'Voldemort' front end!!
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FYI they updated their web site now. http://saleen.com/foursixteen.html
This is about the only thing that interests me about the Saleen adventure so far. I'm not optimistic that they've done anything substantial here though, unfortunately.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Bigger radiator, more powerful fans, and a bigger water pump. Sounds substantial to me, not much more you could do other than a CO2 misting system.
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