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.
The Closest Thing You’re Gonna Get to a New ‘Cuda
Norm Kraus has brought up a new little experiment–or, rather, two experiments. He and a team of customizers have converted the Challenger into a proper ragtop. Not only that, they’ve also changed the body to create a “new” ‘Cuda. Both cars feature the old 426 Hemi V-8, now hooked to a Keene Bell supercharger to put out 725 hp. The pistol-grip shifter is back, but new-school tech’s been put in with an adjustable suspension.
Hurst Honors the Late King of Pop with a New Challenger Special
Not really.
The Hurst gang is putting out an entry-level “Competition Plus” edition of the Dodge Challenger, for those unable or unwilling to fork over the heavy expense of higher models. The Competition Plus is really an upgraded setup akin to what you saw with the Shelby GT: there’s a special Eibach suspension, a fierce Magnaflow exhaust, 20″ alloys, exclusive color schemes, blackened labeling, a large hood scoop, a short-throw shifter, and an embroidered interior matched to the exterior tone.
It may surprise you all to hear that this could be our favorite Challenger yet–we stress the word could. The upgrades are practical and everything looks good, but we’ll hold off until we see final pricing.
Video: A British Take on the SRT-8
Here’s a Fifth Gear video review of the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. As you’d probably expect, there’s a mix of emotion. On one hand, the handling, thirstiness, weight, cabin materials, and cornering ability are put down; on the other, the Challenger’s rough edge and Hemi power give it just enough character to win over a favorable impression.
The Challenger is officially unavailable to UK drivers; only special importers have access. Expect willing UK drivers to pay a high premium too. Flat-out, the SRT-8 should retail around £24,000–which is a fairly good price. It’s mentioned the import duties and tax would hike that price tag to about £40,000, or almost double what the cost is here in the States.
So much for the bargain.
Galpin’s Stealthy Vapor Muscle Coupe
Galpin’s Vapor custom is a reworked Challenger, emplying a blacked-out color scheme to help convey a stealth image. The analogy is proper, for the Galpin is a promo stunt for the US Air Force. Headlamps are of the hidden kind, putting the Vapor in-line with Dodge’s famed Charger coupe of the 1960s. Also matching the Air Force style are the Vapor’s hi-po nitrous system and neon lights. Raw stats are unknown, but this is easily the finest job done on a Challenger yet. Thumbs up for that cabin display too.
[Images by J. Julius]
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.
Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger Set for Redneck Racing (NASCAR)
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The Ford and Dodge motorsport divisions are going to submit versions of their pony cars to compete in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. It’s no surprise that NASCAR’s antics have grown stale; audience attendance and TV viewership are really down. To make matters worse, GM’s cut funding for its NASCAR-related production. The Mustang/Challenger move is meant to better link their sport coupes to racing. Don’t expect the NASCAR viariants to be “stock” or even along of the lines of Le Mans and Rolex GTs: the cars will still little in common with their street siblings. This comes as NASCAR management and team owners were considering abandoning the auto marques altogether. The plan would have permitted teams to employ in-house vehicles under heavy guidelines. Like it or not: NASCAR is a personality-driven sport.download jingle all the way free
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