SMS Supercars Unveils 2011 302 Mustang with 440 Horsepower

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SMS Supercars 2011 SMS 302 Mustang

Steve Saleen ends the long awaited introduction of his SMS Supercars Mustang with the unveiling of the 2011 SMS 302 powered by the all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine at the company's headquarters in Corona, CA.  The 302 Mustang in naturally aspirated form producing 440 horsepower will be joined by a 302SC supercharged version pumping out 535 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.  Each of these SMS 302 Mustangs will have standard features like SMS body kit, 20-inch wheels, hood with heat extracter grilles, suspension and brake upgrades, 200 mph gauges and Alcantra seats among other things.

Performance numbers for the new 2011 SMS 302 and 302SC are quite impressive with a 0-60 mph time of under 4.5 seconds and quarter mile time of 13.5 for the base 302 while the supercharged version comes in at 4.3 seconds and 12.1 seconds respectively.

Also in the pipeline is the SMS 351X that will feature even more horsepower than the SMS 302SC as this will be the pinnacle performer of any production Mustang according to Steve Saleen.

Pricing for the SMS 302 carries an MSRP of $54,990 for the coupe and $59,990 for the convertible.  The SMS 302SC carries an MSRP of $64,990 while the 302SC convertible has an MSRP of $69,990.

For a complete rundown on the SMS 302 and 302SC check out the press release below.  The photo above courtesy of Drew Phillips at AutoBlog.com along with a complete gallery can be seen here.

Press Release:

Corona, California. (April 16, 2010) On the day before the 46th anniversary of the debut of the Ford Mustang, which was launched on April 17, 1964, Steve Saleen, the man whose name has become synonymous with high performance Mustangs, launched his most eagerly awaited SMS Signature Series cars, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang.

SMS Supercars President and CEO Steve Saleen says: "Many automotive enthusiasts have embraced our SMS 570 Challenger, but I know our core fans have been waiting for the first Mustang to come from the new company, SMS Supercars. I am thrilled to be able to end the suspense today. With the new 5.0L 2011 Mustang arriving at dealerships shortly, it was appropriate for us to act swiftly and present our SMS 302 Mustang based on this early model year change. We know the 302 name will excite any Mustang fan as well".

After the successful launch of the 2010 SMS 570 Challenger in the Spring of 2009, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang represents the second in the trio of SMS American Supercars, which will be followed by the introduction of the 2011 SMS 620 Camaro later this year. At first, two SMS 302 versions will be offered, the SMS 302 4V with a normally aspirated 5.0L engine, followed by the SMS 302 SC, using the patented SMS 296 Supercharger.

Continues Steve: "Our line of SMS Mustangs will be the only Mustangs authorized to bear my name, to use the benefit of my heritage and to incorporate performance innovations derived from my over thirty years of racing and manufacturing experience. With the extensive design, development, manufacturing, certification and warranty coverage that we put into each vehicle, the government agencies all recognize SMS as the manufacturer of record for these cars".

Power

The SMS 302 4V utilizes the all-new normally aspirated twin overhead cam 5.0L V8 engine with over 440 hp and 400 ft-lb of torque. This is accomplished with an all-new 4-valve head design, a high flow exhaust system, an optimized pulley drive system, premium fuel calibration and performance filtration.

The SMS 302SC will pump out over 535 hp and 450 ft-lb of torque, thanks to the use of the SMS patent pending 296 Supercharger System with Asymmetric Multi-Lobe Screws, SMS Six-PackTM Intercooler System and SMS patent pending Duo-Path Induction. Transmission options for both are a 6-speed Automatic or a 6-Speed TR3650 Manual.