2010 SMS (Steve Saleen) 620 Camaro to debut in Detroit NAIAS -- first photos

[SZOTSTA24]

PRESS RELEASE:

Corona, CA/Detroit, MI – (January 11, 2010) At the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Steve Saleen is launching the first official images of the 2010 SMS 620 Camaro, the third and latest of the ultra-high performance automobiles produced by Steve Saleen's company, SMS Supercars of Corona, CA.

Steve Saleen, President and CEO of SMS Supercars, explains "The SMS 620 Camaro will be the only Camaro authorized to benefit from my heritage and to incorporate innovations derived from my thirty plus years of racing and manufacturing experience. We are excited to add the SMS 620 Camaro to our line of SMS Signature Series cars, which includes the SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 460 Mustang."

The SMS 620 Camaro has a striking design that makes it stand out in the market. Chief Creative Officer of SMS, Phil Frank notes, "We have incorporated our well-known functional SMS Red Butterfly™ Dual Side Induction Hood as well as our race-proven aerodynamics in this third vehicle in our SMS Signature Series. The SMS 620 Camaro is a dramatic and iconic visual statement that very clearly bears the SMS design DNA."

The bespoke interior includes high performance gauges and all-new Alcantara and leather SMS performance seats that feature the patented Signature Series chevron stripes. SMS offers its Tailor Made™ options for the exterior, interior and engine compartment; highlighted by a dozen show car quality custom SMS exterior colors. This newest creation by Steve Saleen's company is scheduled for a market launch in the second quarter of 2010.

These vehicles' power, performance and engineering befit their design. The SMS 620 Camaro will utilize a 6.2 liter V8 engine featuring 575 hp and 600 ft-lb of torque, while the even more powerful 6.2 liter V8 of the SMS 620X Camaro, with all new internals and CNC headwork, delivers a stunning 715 hp and 700 ft-lb. Both use the (patent pending) SMS 296™ Supercharger for their incredible horsepower and torque gains. Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual on both models.

The SMS 620 Camaro accelerates from 0 to 60 in under 4.3 seconds, while the SMS 620X Camaro manages the same in closer to 4.0. In addition to engine output, handling, road holding and braking improvements, the 620X will feature options such as Magneto-Rheological Semi-Active Dampers and Torvec Isotorque Differential and 21" rear wheels. Both will offer new SMS 16" 8-piston front and 14" 6-piston rear brakes deliver impressive stopping power to match rail like cornering and jaw-dropping acceleration.

I personally think it looks good. I love the air vents on the hood Should be a good example of the Z28.

[D1BADZ]

wow, I guess he wants to make a buck off of everybody

[TJ91]

im not going to lie, im pretty dissapointed with that design

[ajp]

Nice...I want that body kit.

[brandotron]

After the bullsh*t Steve Saleen said about the Camaro (back in 06 I think), I don't want anything to do with an SMS Chevy. Plenty of of GM loyal shops building supercars around here.

[Blade]

Umm..........the article is talking about the V8 engine, but the body is of a LT model.......what gives?

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Blade

Umm..........the article is talking about the V8 engine, but the body is of a LT model.......what gives?

the whole front fascia is probably unique to the SMS cars.



I kinda like it, side butterfly valves are cool, engine setup is cool, but I wouldn't want Saleen to touch it.

[Blade]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

the whole front fascia is probably unique to the SMS cars.



I kinda like it, side butterfly valves are cool, engine setup is cool, but I wouldn't want Saleen to touch it.

Interesting........thats a lot of body work.

[TeddyP25]

Just got off the phone with them, SC will be available late fall to winter looks like.

[Brokinarrow]

+1 I had heard something about this as well but never heard what exactly went down.

[036]

Originally Posted by SZOTSTA24

I personally think it looks good. I love the air vents on the hood Should be a good example of the Z28.

http://jalopnik.com/5444006/saleen-s...o-first-images

no way the z needs ram air hands down not side vents

[mtcwby]

Originally Posted by Blade

Umm..........the article is talking about the V8 engine, but the body is of a LT model.......what gives?

Remember, those pics are just artists drawings. It will probably look alot different when the pics of the actual car show up.

[036]

Originally Posted by brandotron

After the bullsh*t Steve Saleen said about the Camaro (back in 06 I think), I don't want anything to do with an SMS Chevy. Plenty of of GM loyal shops building supercars around here.

saleen mustangs blow anyway

[Black5thgen]

He can keep it, I'll go with a Hennessey.