Saleen S11: next-generation American supercar unveiled at LeMay Museum - AllCarIndex

America’s Car Museum visitors will encounter a bit of a surprise as they come to the end of the new exhibition “The Birth of the American Supercar,” – a full-size clay model and design sketches of the interior and exterior of the upcoming next-generation Saleen supercar, the S11.

Curated by automotive inventor and icon Steve Saleen, “The Birth of the American Supercar,” covers the evolution of U.S.-developed and built performance and engineering icons, from the early 1900s through today, from mass-market to specialized manufacturers. This year-long exhibit offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built under one roof, which will evolve quarterly with new vehicles and displays.

The S11 display will feature a special crowd-sourcing opportunity, where attendees will be able to choose elements of the final exterior and interior designs.

“It’s an honor to debut our S11 design at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, and gives us an opportunity to hear from American supercar fans at the exhibit and around the world with a special ‘American Idle’ voting opportunity,” said Saleen, who’s no stranger to developing groundbreaking U.S.-built supercars, such as the S7, which debuted 25 years ago and will be on display. “Throughout the year, we’ll present design choices to participating enthusiasts, and they can choose design details that will end up in our final product.”

More details about the U.S. designed and built S11 will be revealed over the next 12 months including engine, suspension and aerodynamic and technical specifications, all geared to be “one louder” than what may be available on the marketplace today.