The famous American manufacturer of high performance sports cars and high performance automotive parts, Saleen has introduced its all-new S5S Raptor supercar which designed to digest cellulosic ethanol. With Saleen 5.0L Supercharged Engine, this cool drive can deliver 650 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 630 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, aiming to compete with the high-performance offerings from Ferrari and Lamborghini.

“We are extremely proud of the Raptor. It is the car that enthusiasts are waiting for America to produce and Saleen is just the company to answer that call,” said Paul Wilbur, Saleen President and CEO.

According to the company, the cool S5S Raptor can hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds before reaching a top speed in excess of 200 mph.

“The Saleen S5S Raptor is just a glimpse of things to come from Saleen. Our company is unique in that we have the experience and knowledge behind some of the most exciting performance vehicles built over the past 20 years,” said Chief Technical Officer, Chris Theodore. “Beyond the S7 Supercar, our team members have been involved in the Viper, Prowler, Ford GT, and the products of Chrysler SRT and Ford’s SVT performance groups. These lessons learned are evident in the Raptor concept and we will continue to build upon them as the company evolves.”

The cool Saleen S5S Raptor supercar is expected to hit the market in as little as two years for $185,000.