SMS 620 Camaro From Saleen
Steve Saleen completes his SMS muscle car trio with the introduction of the SMS 620 Camaro. The Mustang and Challenger have already received the SMS brand treatment in the forms of the SMS 460 Mustang and the SMS 570 Challenger.
The 0-60 specs are 4.3 seconds for the 620 and a hair above 4.0 seconds for the 620X. Acceleration is provided courtesy of a 6.2L GM V-8. A supercharger will help boost performance to 575 hp and 600 ft-lbs of torque. The more extensively tuned 620X will get 715 hp and 700 ft-lbs of torque. Owners of the SMS Camaro can choose from a manual or automatic transmission.
To help you handle all that brute power, Saleen has provided the SMS Camaro with upgraded brakes and suspension. To keep things stylish, they’ve done up the interior with leather and fancy gauges.
Video: 600HP Supercharged Camaro SS
Ex-formula one driver Mika Salo drives a 600 HP Supercharged Camaro SS.
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Ford Tries to Reclaim Pony Throne with New Mustang V-6
It’s no secret that Chevy’s Camaro has been spanking the face-lifted Mustang in sales. To try to end that run, Ford’s offering a new 3.7 L dual-cam V-6 as the starting engine for the 2011 model year. The new six achieves 305 hp (more than the ‘05 V-8) and 280 ft.-lbs. The engine will be linked to a 6-spd. “6R60″ transmission for smooth and effortless shifts. The base coupe’s suspension will be identical to the GT’s, with performance adjustments now being standard.
Image Gallery: The Original Ford Mustang
On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang, with its long hood, short rear deck and sporty features, caused a sensation when it was introduced to the public at the New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens.
“When the Mustang was unveiled, the reaction was so positive that there was no doubt it was going to be a success,” recalls Joe Oros, chief designer of Ford’s original pony car – dubbed the 1964½ because it was launched at an unusual halfway point in the year.
Pontiac’s G8 to Live on, Camaro Z28 Canned
GM vice-chair, Robert Lutz, has brought us both good news and bad news.
The good outweighs the bad: Pontiac’s awesome G8 sedan will indeed live on as a Chevrolet. The G8, itself a rebadged Holden from down under, will apparently become the Chevrolet Caprice. The choice of Caprice as the new name isn’t as appealing as Impala or Chevelle, but we’re just glad the best American four-door in years will live on.
The bad news is that the planned new high-end Camaro, designated by the press as the “Z28″ or “ZL1,” has been dropped. The idea of a supercharged 500+ hp sport coupe just isn’t politically correct in an Al Gore world.
Introducing the Lee Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Mustang
I know the post title is long, and many of you may be complaining about us wasting our time covering another “limited edition” Mustang. But this time things are different. Lee Iacocca, the father of the Ford Mustang, is attaching his name to a commemorative edition Mustang, available exclusively through Southern California’s Galpin dealer network–of which only forty-five will be produced.
The “2009 1/2″ special features a Gaffoglio coach-built body, hand-crafted to exquisite detail. One can note a blend of both the 2003 Mustang concept and the later Giugiaro custom in Michael Leone’s design. The base 4.6 L V-8 is uprated to 320 hp, but an available dealer-installed supercharger will push output to the 400 range. A downside will be that the engines are linked to Ford’s rather flat 5-spd. stick. A Ford Racing performance package will add stiffer springs and uprated shock absorbers; a 14″ brake package is also available. Interior decor is flooded with specially embroidered and hand-stitched leather. Special Iacocca lettering and appliques are spread from the seats to the dash to the 20″ chrome rims. Even the door sills are specially plated.
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