The 2000s GT1 era really was spectacular, wasn’t it? Finally, the supercars and hypercars, that were arguably inspired by the sports prototypes of yesteryear, got their chanc...
It was a short-lived but glorious moment in time for sportscar fans and as such, it didn’t take long for historic series to pop up catering to these old cars. Today, we focus on one of the coolest, the Saleen S7R, as it does battle once again, 22 years on from its heyday, at the Spa Classic.
The first shot sums up the glory of the S7 beautifully, as it thunders down towards La Source, rooster tails spitting upward. It might look like an exotic hypercar but those vocals could be a dub from the Daytona 500. That 7.0-litre V8 has over 600PS, bereft as it is of the later road car’s twin-turbo system. It looks like a real challenge deploying this thing on a damp and drizzly Spa, especially through Eau Rouge on the run up to Raidillon. But in sessions with better conditions, the car absolutely flies. The race itself is a bit greasy so caution is needed as the Saleen does battle with the Panoz and the Vodafone MC12.
America's supercar monsters one of Europe's greatest motor circuits...
16th August 2024
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Saleen S7 R – the other all-American endurance hero
The S7 R’s history is as chequered as it is fascinating…
19th May 2019
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Video: Spa Classic 2019 – best of day 2!
Porsche 917, Saleen S7, Ferrari 512 BBLM and more...
21st May 2019
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Video: Spa Classic 2019 – best of Day 1!
Ferrari 333SP, Aston Martin DBR9, Panoz and more...
18th May 2019
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Video: Stunning GT1 cars storm into the sunset
Sound up for this one…
16th April 2023
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Video: Panoz GT1 thunder around Spa
It's a sound you can't beat...
06th March 2024
Historic
Gallery: Recently-retired endurance racers blast through the Ardennes
From Aston Martin DBR9 and ZO6 R, to Dallara SP1 and Ferrari 333 SP…
18th May 2019
Historic
Video: This racing Murcielago’s exhaust could shatter glass
Take a Lamborghini Murcielago 670-4 SV, remove its 4WD and add a silly exhaust…
04th May 2020
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