Steve Saleen to make 700hp Challenger...

and some others...

An artist's sketch of the SMS 570 Challenger
Steve Saleen, whose name has been synonymous with go-fast Ford Mustangs for nearly two decades, is launching his new customizing business with the reborn Dodge Challenger.

Saleen's business, SMS of Anaheim, California, plans to start production of the SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger in the fourth quarter of this year, the company said.

Both vehicles are based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. The difference between the 570 and 570X? Engine output.

For the 570 Challenger, SMS will bolt its own-design supercharger onto the 5.7-liter V8 to produce around 500 hp.

Output of the 570X Challenger is expected to come in around 700 hp. In this case, SMS will keep the 5.7-liter V8's block but will completely rework the rest of the powertrain, including the addition of the SMS supercharger.


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that thing will be no doubt a monster....

 

ford can blow us dodge boys!! Hey... We make up half of the half shaft group buy... Okay I'll let it go!

 

Hmmmm why wouldn't they start with a 6.1L equipped Chally then maybe make 800 + h.p?

 

I was wondering the same thing Joe. :stars:

 

probably for the same reason Saleens are base GT's and not Cobras

i think the "Cobra" and "SRT" names are supposta be different then the specialty stuff like a Saleen

 

Shaweeeetnesss.

 

Makes good sense, Stevo - unless the 6.4 shows up! pleasepleaseplease...

 

Can`t Wait To See A Pic Of This ,saleen`s Are Sweet.

 

to used to ford's small motor bigger boost recipe?

 

awesome cant wait to see a pic