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2008 Saleen S302 Extreme Engine

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With power and torque in the 600 range, the twin-screw 5.0-liter Three-Valve is heart of the Extreme. Key to its energetic personality are its upgraded camshafts. They put a small upward bump in the midrange when they reach their effective rpm range, but there's so much torque down low that the power transition is hardly felt and is never an issue when controlling so much thrust.
2008 Saleen S302 Extreme - Extremely Civilized

 With power and torque in the 600 range, the twin-screw 5.0-liter Three-Valve is heart of the Extreme. Key to its energetic personality are its upgraded camshafts. They put a small upward bump in the midrange when they reach their effective rpm range, but there's so much torque down low that the power transition is hardly felt and is never an issue when controlling so much thrust.  View Related Article

 

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