These vehicles are combined with 5.7 liter HEMI engine – giving an output of anywhere from 570 to 700 hp – with improved suspension and aerodynamic design. Price ranges from $60,000 USD for the SMS 570 and $70,000 for 570X – both are available for order at your local Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships. Check out more in the official press release below. And thanks to Saleen for a nod to our previous Saleen Supercharged Challenger post!

Steve Saleen and his company SMS are well on the way to production with the first vehicle in the line of Signature Series ultra-high performance vehicles. The SMS 570 Challenger will be the first vehicle with a host of aesthetic and functional innovations including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components including: drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.

“When you combine Steve Saleen and Dodge Challenger you get the pairing of two powerhouse automotive icons.” – Edmunds/Inside Line

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger

The fully certified and street legal SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger will be based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T platform and will feature a SMS designed and engineered SMS 296 Supercharger atop the 5.7L Hemi, with power ratings from 500 to over 700 horsepower respectively.

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 296 Supercharger

“Who wants a Steve Saleen Supercharged Challenger? We Do!” – Dodgepedia.org

The MSRP’s for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger are targeted to start at $60,000 to $70,000 respectively with production commencing in 2008. Both models will carry a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty.

This is an exciting opportunity for the Mopar community to finally take part in the ultra-high performance niche production vehicle market! So act now to reserve yours.

“We’re big fans of Steve Saleen. He’s created some pretty incredible Mustangs over the last 25 years, and any guy that successfully builds his own supercar gets major props in our book.” – Autoblog

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger

Each of these limited edition vehicles will be personally signed by Steve Saleen as part of the Signature Series product line, complete with unique badges and graphics. Production numbers will be limited per year depending on the model, so the opportunity to be one of the few owners is limited to a first come first served basis. So act now, by placing your pre-production orders though any Dodge dealer in the US. Or call us directly for more details.

We are a niche manufacturer of lifestyle ultra-high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. We design, engineer, test, certify, manufacture and assemble all our own products and vehicles.

“I am drawing upon 25 years of rich experience in the automotive industry to address the rapidly expanding global market of automotive lifestyle vehicles, technical performance parts, accessories and apparel” explains Steve Saleen, Chairman and
CEO of SMS.

German Tuner Essen’s Dodge Challenger

First up we have a green-machine ready to take on any Incredible Hulk you have under the hood. This Essen ready Challenger was enhanced by German Tuners GeigerCars – with a top rated 6.1 liter V8 engine, capable of exceeding 569 horsepower and 678Nm of torque.

2009 MOPAR Drfit Dodge Challenger

We’ve talked about the 2009 Dodge Challenger MOPAR Drifter before – and about what a touch job the crew at NuFormz Racing in Ontario, California had lightening up this heavy muscle car. But trust us – this puppy can drift like any Japanese made roadster. The car come equipped with roller blade wheels on every corner, just in case you have to “ride the wall.” But don’t take our word for it:

Classic Design’s Widebody Challenger

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SEMA’s Blacktop Dodge Challenger

Pop on some lowered 22 inch rims and strap in to the power of a HEMI V8 with this SEMA Special Edition “Blacktop” Challenger built by Dodge. The mighty Ram has given this Challenger a black coating, seductive tripes with red enhancements, including a red leather interior.

Mr. Norm Super Challenger

Engine experts at Mr. Norm wanted to put Dodge horsepower to the test – so they experimented with two (yes, 2!) HEMI V8’s to later produce upwards of 1800 horsepower! Yikes! Better cover your ears.

Dodge Challenger Targa

Dodge and Chrysler came together and ripped apart the race track at Targa Rally Newfoundland with their Challenger Targa racer. A 540-horsepower, 490 ft-lb 392 HEMI lies under its hood, accompanied by a six-speed Tremec manual transmission. Want to go for a ride:

Dodge Challenger Drag Racer

MOPAR and Dodge created not one but TWO Challenger Drag Race Packages for the 29th annual Mopar Mile-High Speedway event in Morrison, Colorado. Three different engines will be available for Dodge’s consumer versions of these dragsters – 6.1-liter or 5.7-liter HEMI or 5.9-liter Magnum, both in either manual or automatic transmission.

Jay Leno’s Dodge Challenger

When your Jay Leno one vintage Dodge Challenger just isn’t enough. Watch as the famous talk show host responds to his brand new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.