Concept Cars Home
2010 Challenger Image Right2010 Challenger 1320 Image Right2010 Challenger Appearance Package Image Right2010 Challenger Plum Crazy Image Right2010 Challenger Furious Fuchsia Edition Image Right
 

Image credits: © SMS.

2009 SMS 570 Challenger news, pictures, and information

STEVE SALEEN UNVEILS THE SMS 570 CHALLENGER AT ORANGE COUNTY NIGHTCLUB 'TENTATION'

First product offering from SMS Supercars

Jan 21, 2009 - Orange County, California. Late last Friday night, automotive icon Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars launched the production version of the SMS 570 Challenger to media and customers. The lifestyle unveiling at 'Tentation' nightclub in Newport Beach proved to be the perfect venue for the automotive enthusiast audience. 'We have an exciting new vehicle and wanted to shake up the old standard introduction at an auto show' explains Steve Saleen.

After its late night launch the SMS 570 Challenger began its lengthy tour to numerous ÚS destinations and Dodge dealerships. First stop last weekend was the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ, where it was on display for attendees to admire.

'Scottsdale was just a stopover en route to the NADA Convention in New Orleans', notes Steve, 'I will present the car to Dodge dealers at the convention January 24-27'. The car will then continue on to a number of locations in the South East where it will be shown to customers and dealers. A ÚS press tour wîth both production models will follow at the end of the first quarter of 2009.

The 500 HP SMS 570 Challenger and the 700 HP SMS 570 X Challenger can be ordered through all Dodge dealers at this time. In addition to the patented SMS Supercharger atop the ultra high-performance engine, both production models feature completely revised aesthetics, aerodynamics and performance features including; SMS Series 4 suspension and high performance cross drilled brakes wîth six pistons up front and four pistons at the rear. The interior features the SMS Signature Series chevron seats wîth deep bolsters, rich leather and Alcantara suede for high-performance comfort. Aerodynamic features include a front fascia wîth high volume radiator intake, a 'GTX' inspired front grille, a high downforce front splitter wîth intercooler ducting, side skirts wîth rear brake ducting, a vented rear fascia wîth an extended blackout taillight surround, a high downforce rear diffuser and rear spoiler, as well as Steve Saleen's new signature SMS Red ButterflyTM Dual Side Induction Hood. SMS 570 Challenger pricing starts at $64,870.00.

Source - SMS
For more information and related vehicles, click here

Barrett-Jackson Announces Featured Vehicles Scheduled To Cross The Block At Upcoming Palm Beach Auction
The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ to Offer an Array of Collector Cars April 4-6, 2013 Scottsdale, Ariz. – (March 27, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today some of the unique feature vehicles that will cross the block at its upcoming 11th annual Palm Beach auction, scheduled to take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 4-6, 2013. Approximately 400 classics, exotics, muscle cars, hot rods, resto-mods and conte...[Read more...]
2013 SRT VIPER GTS-R DOCUMENTARY TO AIR ON SPEED TV
In advance of Saturday's Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, the season-opening event of the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) presented by Tequila Patron, the SRT Viper GTS-R will be featured in a one-hour documentary entitled, 'SRT Viper: Soul Survivor,' airing on Speed TV this Friday. The behind the scenes television feature follows SRT Viper events during the past year, beginning with its unveiling at the New York International Auto Show last April, as well as events at Conner Avenue Assembly...[Read more...]
Chrysler Group To Auction Chairman And CEO Sergio Marchionne's Customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8
•Auction will take place April 4-6, 2013 at Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach, Fla. •Highest bidder will receive Marchionne's autographed and customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and powerful Mopar Gen III 426 HEMI® V-8 crate engine •All proceeds will go to United Way for Southeastern Michigan March 11, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - In support of United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM), a package of Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne's customized 2011 Dodge Cha...[Read more...]
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale's 2013 Salon Collection To Include Rare 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible
The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ to Feature One of Only 11 HEMI 'Cuda Convertibles Ever Built Barrett-Jackson, the World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that it will offer one of the most desirable Mopar muscle cars ever built – the FC7-In Violet Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Convertible, one of one in 1971 – as part of its exclusive Salon Collection at its famed Scottsdale auction, January 19, 2013. The vehicle best-known for its 'Plum Crazy' color will be alongs...[Read more...]
Carroll Shelby, Ford Family for More Than Half a Century
Carroll Shelby was a member of the Ford family for the better part of 60 years, producing stunning performance vehicles from concepts to production models. He once said his energy and passion for performance products were always strongest when he was working with Ford. Shelby most recently collaborated with the company on the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, the most powerful production V8 in the world. Working with SVT engineers at Sebring and the Arizona Proving Grounds, at times he drov...[Read more...]

2009 SMS models
SMS 570X Challenger
Arrow Right 2009 Dodge models
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Challenger SE Rallye
Dodge Challenger SRT8
Dodge Charger
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Durango
Dodge Durango Hybrid
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Journey
Dodge Nitro
Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram 2500/3500
Dodge Sprinter
Dodge Viper SRT10
2009 Dodge Concepts
Dodge Circuit EV Concept
Dodge EV Concept

Similar Vehicles
Dodge 570X Challenger2009 Dodge 570X Challenger

Similar Automakers
CadillacChevrolet
ChryslerFord
GMCHummer
JeepLincoln
MercuryPontiac
Saturn
Similarly Sized Vehicles from 2009
Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Audi R8
Audi R8
Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro
Bentley Azure
Bentley Azure T
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW 7-Series
BMW 7-Series

 
Dodge: 2001-2010
Similar Automakers
Dodge History
Other models by Dodge

Related Articles and Event Coverage
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
NY Auto Show
2010 Detroit Auto Show
2009 New York International Auto Show

Dodge
Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 201353,413 
March 201359,885 
February 201355,639 
January 201343,227 
December 201252,391 
November 201240,075 
October 201240,611 
September 201247,356 
August 201247,348 
July 201235,630 
June 201244,315 
May 201245,793 
(More Details)

 
Aspen
Avenger
Caliber
Caravan
Challenger
Charger
Coronet
Custom Series
Dakota
Dart
Daytona
Diplomat
Durango
Journey
La Femme
Lancer
Magnum
Mirada
Model 30
Monaco
Neon
Nitro
Polara
Prowler
Ram
Series 116
Shadow
Stealth
Stratus
Victory Six
Viper
Wayfarer

2010 Challenger Image Right2010 Challenger 1320 Image Right2010 Challenger Appearance Package Image Right2010 Challenger Plum Crazy Image Right2010 Challenger Furious Fuchsia Edition Image Right
© 1998-2012. All rights reserved. The material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.