With only 3 km on the clock, the Saleen S7 preserves 558 hp analog mechanics and connection with the eternal Brian O'Conner
A copy of the Saleen S7 that belonged to actor Paul Walker, known for the “Fast and Furious” franchise, was put up for sale in the United States for US$ 984,995 — about R$ 4,9 million in direct conversion. The model, manufactured in 2003, stands out in the collectors’ market not only for its ownership history, but for its state of conservation and low mileage, registering only 3,025 km driven in more than two decades.
The S7 represented a milestone for the North American industry in the early 2000s, when Saleen — the country’s small automaker — decided to design its own chassis to rival European manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. With track DNA and lines inspired by Le Mans prototypes, the supercar uses a mid-rear engine structure and carbon fiber bodywork, prioritizing aerodynamics and weight reduction.
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Under the hood, Walker’s model is equipped with a 7.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine of Ford origin, which delivers 558 hp and 72,6 kgfm. The transmission is a six-speed manual, sending all the power to the rear axle. Without the electronic aids common in contemporary sports cars, the S7 offers purely analog driving, being able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3.3 seconds and overcome the 320 km/h barrier.
Available at the RP Exotics store, the vehicle preserves original factory details, such as the fast hub wheels and the interior covered in leather and Alcantara. The nearly $1 million figure reflects the rarity of the project and the potential for continued appreciation of vehicles that have belonged to celebrities in the automotive world. For enthusiasts, the car symbolizes the heyday of American performance engineering before the era of electrification.
