Earlier this year, SMS announced the 570 and 570X Dodge Challengers, the company's high-performance tuned versions of the car. Both are certified to be street legal, but offer either 500hp (373kW) in TM or 700hp (522kW) in XTM trim, thanks to the new SMS 296 Supercharger, which is standard equipment on both vehicles. Unlike the SuperShaker from Saleen's SpeedLab aftermarket division, SMS has chosen to take a longer induction path in the interest of preserving the low-profile nature of the SMS 296 unit, allowing the conversion to remain under the stock hood for very stealthy applications.
The water-to-air intercooled unit features state-of-the-art asymmetric multi-lobe screws for maximum efficiency. It also features a bypass system to allow for off-boost cruising. A belt-driven pulley spins the screws to drive the compressed air into the engine, while the Venturi and high-flow filter help keep the flow at high speeds.
In addition to the engine power mods from the SMS 296 Supercharger, the 570 and 570X will also feature a full list of aftermarket modifications including new SMS branded drivetrain, suspension, braking, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior pieces. Production numbers will be based on the level of orders SMS receives for the new cars and each limited edition vehicle will be personally signed by Steve Saleen.
For more information on the 570 and 570X, read our original coverage here. To learn about the SuperShaker package for the Mustang from SpeedLab, read here. And finally, to read about Saleen's budget brand of high-performance cars and parts, check out our coverage of the Racecraft brand here.
Reader Comments
Fri Aug 8 2008 1:01 AM
Layne says
Wait, so there's now SMS, RaceCraft, SpeedLab, and regular old Saleen? Why on earth does such a small company need so many damn brands? Ridiculous marketing strategy. Steve Saleen's not actually connected with his old company anymore though is he?
Fri Aug 8 2008 11:13 AM
DadzBoyz says
I'd love to see Steve put a supercharger on the V6 Charger. That, to me, would be a GREAT product. Maybe take a 250 hp V6 and take it to 325.
Fri Aug 8 2008 2:30 PM
Dandan says
I'm not sure if this is the case but maybe it's to keep revenue down for each company to save on vat tax etc.
Sat Aug 9 2008 11:15 AM
Gus says
For some people I guess a 6.1 liter motor's power is never enough...
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