Fastest Saleen cars in quarter mile
Top 11 Saleen cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2005 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo | 10.5 @ 146 |  |
| 2. | 2018 Saleen S1 | 11.3 |  |
| 3. | 2000 Saleen S7 | 11.6 @ 126 |  |
| 4. | 2001 Saleen SR | 11.8 @ 124 |  |
| 5. | 2006 Saleen S281-E | 11.8 |  |
| 6. | 2001 Saleen S351 | 12.2 @ 120 |  |
| 7. | 2009 Saleen Challenger S570 | 12.8 @ 112 |  |
| 8. | 1994 Saleen S351-R (480 HP) | 12.9 @ 117 |  |
| 9. | 2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged | 13.2 @ 110 |  |
| 10. | 2007 Saleen S281 3V | 13.2 @ 108 |  |
| 11. | 1999 Saleen S281 S/C (355 PS) | 13.8 @ 103 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1-6, 10), Motortrend (7, 8), Car & Driver (9, 11)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/24/2025, last addition - Saleen Challenger S570.
