- The Falcon F7 is a rare mid-engined American supercar built in extremely limited numbers.
- Power comes from a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter LS7 V8 tuned by Lingenfelter Performance.
- It weighs just 2,800 pounds thanks to a carbon fiber monocoque and Kevlar aluminum build.
If you’ve never heard of the Falcon F7, you’re probably, not alone, but it might be one of the most ambitious American supercars you’ve never seen in person. Built in painfully limited numbers by Michigan-based Falcon Motorsports, the F7 was the brainchild of car designer and engineer Jeff Lemke, who founded the company back in 2009. It’s a rare, mid-engined creation aimed squarely at the best Europe had to offer. Now, one of just seven ever made is up for sale.
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While the supercar earned generally positive feedback from the select few who managed to drive it back in the day, Falcon Motorsports only managed to build a handful before quietly fading into obscurity. Still, credit where it’s due: the F7 looks properly aggressive, something that could easily distract passersby from a Ferrari or even a Lamborghini.
Lightweight Build, Heavy-Hitting Power
This particular Falcon F7 was built in 2012 and has racked up around 14,500 miles (~23,300 km). The structure is based around a carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum and Kevlar used throughout the build. Total weight? About 2,800 pounds (1,270 kg), which is solid for a car in this class.
Power comes from a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter LS7 V8, sourced from GM and tuned by Lingenfelter. It pushes out 620 horsepower and 585 lb-ft (793 Nm) of torque, figures that still hold their own more than a decade later.
The Falcon F7 may lack some of the high-tech features of its European rivals from a decade ago, but it does have a six-speed gated manual shifter, just like a Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. Other important features include StopTech brakes, Penske coilovers, and a front suspension lift kit.
The cabin of the F7 is very…industrial, to put it nicely. It has a cheap-looking steering wheel that looks like it was lifted from a riced-out 2002 Toyota Celica, exposed metal tubing around the transmission tunnel, and gauges that look like they’re from AutoZone. Still, it comes with a six-speaker Rockford Fosgate setup and a JL Audio amp, in case you want to drown out the interior design with something louder than your thoughts.
The car is currently listed on Cars & Bids. If you’re curious—or tempted—you can check it out over here and place a bid before the auction wraps up.
