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Old 01-17-2009, 11:58 AM
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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













http://www.smslimitedusa.com/
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Sharp! I really like it!
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i really like that
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That's hot!
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Looks great!
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exhaust tips are NASTY, besides that its pretty sweet!

too damn expensive, but what do you expect....
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What the hell were they thinking with those tips? Other than that it looks pretty damn good.
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looks good besides the rear bumper setup
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Awesome except the rear and the price.

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The rear bumper has the same problem as the '10 Mustang, gimmicky plastic lower valence. While I don't like the tips I think the lower portion could look good if move north a bit.

As usual, another over priced Saleen vehicle

I like the paint
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I would drive the **** out of that thing. Very nice.
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so the red flaps in the hood are functional moving butterflys? ie the intake track is hooked to them?
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looks pretty damn good but those exhaust tip are
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I've seen the challengers and I think they really only look good in a dark color like black or navy. The plum crazy is too much as is all of the emblems. I do like it overall though.
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Those wheels blow.....not a fan
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I like most of it. Not enough to drop the coin on it, but I don't hate it.
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That is badass
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Hood doesnt belong on a Challenger as it is reminisant of a roadrunner or Dart hood ie: square car. But other than that and the tips it looks great!
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Originally Posted by TT632
Hood doesnt belong on a Challenger as it is reminisant of a roadrunner or Dart hood ie: square car.
Uh... what?


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