Saleen SMS Challenger
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 3,647
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Saleen SMS Challenger
Steve Saleen and his company SMS are well on the way to production with the first vehicle in the line of Signature Series ultra-high performance vehicles. The SMS 570 Challenger will be the first vehicle with a host of aesthetic and functional innovations including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components including: drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.
"When you combine Steve Saleen and Dodge Challenger you get the pairing of two powerhouse automotive icons." - Edmunds/Inside Line
Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger
The fully certified and street legal SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger will be based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T platform and will feature a SMS designed and engineered SMS 296 Supercharger atop the 5.7L Hemi, with power ratings from 500 to over 700 horsepower respectively.
Steve Saleen presents the SMS 296 Supercharger
"Who wants a Steve Saleen Supercharged Challenger? We Do!" - Dodgepedia.org
The MSRP's for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger are targeted to start at $60,000 to $70,000 respectively with production commencing in 2008. Both models will carry a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty.
This is an exciting opportunity for the Mopar community to finally take part in the ultra-high performance niche production vehicle market! So act now to reserve yours.
"We're big fans of Steve Saleen. He's created some pretty incredible Mustangs over the last 25 years, and any guy that successfully builds his own supercar gets major props in our book." – Autoblog
Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger
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, so the opportunity to be one of the few owners is limited to a first come first served basis. So act now, by placing your pre-production orders though any Dodge dealer in the US. Or call us directly for more details.
SMS
We are a niche manufacturer of lifestyle ultra-high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. We design, engineer, test, certify, manufacture and assemble all our own products and vehicles.
"I am drawing upon 25 years of rich experience in the automotive industry to address the rapidly expanding global market of automotive lifestyle vehicles, technical performance parts, accessories and apparel" explains Steve Saleen, Chairman and CEO of SMS.
For more information please contact our sales department at: (714) 400-2121 x:216
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,069
From: Detroit, MI
I really can't enjoy this car, its still looks like a base challenger. I used to love it when Saleen would put ridiculous body kits on the cars they customized.
Like if I put this challenger, and put a challenger R/T next to each other, most (non-car people) would not be able to tell the differnce
But if I put a 2002 Mustang GT next to 2002 Mustang Saleen, it be soo easy to tell which one was the performance mod.
Like if I put this challenger, and put a challenger R/T next to each other, most (non-car people) would not be able to tell the differnce
But if I put a 2002 Mustang GT next to 2002 Mustang Saleen, it be soo easy to tell which one was the performance mod.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 11
From: Bristol County, Mass
I really can't enjoy this car, its still looks like a base challenger. I used to love it when Saleen would put ridiculous body kits on the cars they customized.
Like if I put this challenger, and put a challenger R/T next to each other, most (non-car people) would not be able to tell the differnce
But if I put a 2002 Mustang GT next to 2002 Mustang Saleen, it be soo easy to tell which one was the performance mod.
Like if I put this challenger, and put a challenger R/T next to each other, most (non-car people) would not be able to tell the differnce
But if I put a 2002 Mustang GT next to 2002 Mustang Saleen, it be soo easy to tell which one was the performance mod.
that's because the 02 mustang gt was **** and everyone knows that
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,713
From: The Golden State
Then there's alot of cars with insane fuel economy.
2009 Dodge Challenger with the 5.7 Hemi and automatic tranny is rated at 16 city & 25 highway.
The Impala SS with the 5.3 and about 70 less horsepower and about 80 lbs/ft down in torque (let alone being a couple hundred pounds lighter) manages only 16 city and 24 on the highway.
The Pontiac G8 GT manages 15 city and 24 highway.
With a V6, the G8 manages..... 17 & 25.
The regular Corvette with a automatic is rated at 14 & 25.
The Challenger 6.1 Hemi (yes...the SRT-8 version) with 6 speed manual is rated at 14 city & 22 highway, despite pulling 800 pounds more than the Corvette, and being down a mere 5 horsepower.
You are forgiven for thinking that Chrysler Hemi engines drink alot of fuel compared to GM's LSx engines.
Things like that happen if you simply follow the crowd's opinions instead of actually checking things out.
2009 Dodge Challenger with the 5.7 Hemi and automatic tranny is rated at 16 city & 25 highway.
The Impala SS with the 5.3 and about 70 less horsepower and about 80 lbs/ft down in torque (let alone being a couple hundred pounds lighter) manages only 16 city and 24 on the highway.
The Pontiac G8 GT manages 15 city and 24 highway.
With a V6, the G8 manages..... 17 & 25.
The regular Corvette with a automatic is rated at 14 & 25.
The Challenger 6.1 Hemi (yes...the SRT-8 version) with 6 speed manual is rated at 14 city & 22 highway, despite pulling 800 pounds more than the Corvette, and being down a mere 5 horsepower.
You are forgiven for thinking that Chrysler Hemi engines drink alot of fuel compared to GM's LSx engines.
Things like that happen if you simply follow the crowd's opinions instead of actually checking things out.
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,448
From: Irving, TX
The Z06 is rated for 14/25. The Auto is rated for 15/25. Minor difference, I know. It would be interesting to see what the ratings of the LS engines would be if AFM was installed.