Saleen cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 Saleen cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated August 2025.
Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.
For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.
Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.
| # | make & model | Hp/tonne▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017 Saleen S7 LM | 972 |  |
| 2. | 2006 Saleen S7 Competition | 746 |  |
| 3. | 2005 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo | 578 |  |
| 4. | 2023 Saleen SA-40 speedster | 554 |  |
| 5. | 2024 Saleen 302 Black Label | 498 |  |
| 6. | 1993 Saleen RRR | 470 |  |
| 7. | 2015 Saleen S302 Black Label | 454 |  |
| 8. | 2024 Saleen 302 Yellow Label | 454 |  |
| 9. | 2000 Saleen S7 | 435 |  |
| 10. | 2015 Saleen S302 Yellow Label | 434 |  |
| 11. | 2022 Saleen XR Black Label 5.0 Supercharged | 427 |  |
| 12. | 2009 Saleen Challenger S570X | 416 |  |
| 13. | 2022 Saleen XR Yellow Label 5.0 Supercharged | 408 |  |
| 14. | 2013 Saleen SA-30 | 402 |  |
| 15. | 2005 Saleen H302 Dark Horse | 385 |  |
| 16. | 2014 Saleen GTX | 374 |  |
| 17. | 2008 Saleen S302-E | 370 |  |
| 18. | 2018 Saleen S1 | 369 |  |
| 19. | 2006 Saleen S281-E | 357 |  |
| 20. | 2012 Saleen Camaro S620 | 354 |  |
| 21. | 2001 Saleen SR | 354 |  |
| 22. | 2008 Saleen H302-S/C | 348 |  |
| 23. | 1992 Saleen SA10 | 336 |  |
| 24. | 2001 Saleen S351 | 318 |  |
| 25. | 2010 Saleen S281 | 314 |  |
| 26. | 1994 Saleen S351-R (480 HP) | 314 |  |
| 27. | 2023 Saleen Sportruck Black Label | 298 |  |
| 28. | 2009 Saleen Challenger S570 | 278 |  |
| 29. | 2024 Saleen 302 White Label | 287 |  |
| 30. | 1999 Saleen SN-99 | 280 |  |
| 31. | 2015 Saleen S302 White Label | 277 |  |
| 32. | 2015 Saleen S302 White Label Convertible | 264 |  |
| 33. | 2022 Saleen XR Black Label 3.5T | 256 |  |
| 34. | 2001 Saleen S281 Convertible | 251 |  |
| 35. | 2005 Saleen S302-PJ | 248 |  |
| 36. | 2022 Saleen XR Yellow Label 3.5 | 248 |  |
| 37. | 2005 Saleen H302-3V | 242 |  |
| 38. | 2022 Saleen XR White Label 5.0 | 226 |  |
| 39. | 1999 Saleen Contour | 223 |  |
| 40. | 2022 Saleen XR Black Label 3.5 | 221 |  |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/24/2025, last addition - Saleen Challenger S570.
