Saleen builds SMS 570 Challenger

Steve Saleen, creator of the iconic Saleen tuner outfit that churns out Mustang variants by the dozen on request, has ditched his own company and created the new SMS tuning house. He publicly revealed the production-version of their first model in a new line of Signature Series performance vehicles. The new model is called the SMS 570 Challenger.

The SMS 570 plays host to unique features such as the patented
SMS Red Butterfly Induction hood, alongside SMS upgrade components for the drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.

The street legal SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger will be
based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T platform and will feature their own SMS 296 Supercharger atop the 5.7L Hemi V8, with power ratings from 500 hp to over 700 hp, depending on tune.

Each of these limited edition vehicles will be personally signed by Steve Saleen as part of the Signature Series product line, complete with unique badges and graphics. Production numbers will be limited per year depending on the model, with pre-orders taken on a first-come first-served basis.

Base prices for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger are targeted at $60,000 to $70,000 respectively, with production commencing soon. Both models will carry a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty.

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