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ZNOLMT · 01-20-2012, 08:39 PM

I think it's kindof disappointing that they didn't really do any unique bodywork other than the (ugly) hood.

The front is stock, which doesn't look ANYTHING like their rendering.

Isn't that a Stillen splitter?

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When Steve Saleen launched his new company, SMS Supercars, back in 2008, he announced that he would be expanding his portfolio of vehicles to include the muscle car offerings from Chevrolet and Dodge. First up was the 570 and 570X Challenger, followed soon after by the 302 Mustang.

Now, Steve Saleen's muscle car trifecta is finally complete, as SMS officially unveiled the 620 Camaro at Barrett-Jackson this week. The car maintains the styling cues featured on both the Challenger and Mustang with an aggressive front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, butterfly hood and chrome 20-inch wheels. Inside is a custom leather interior, and under the hood, the 6.2-liter V8 has been supercharged to 620 horsepower and 570 pound-feet torque.

In addition to unveiling the car at Barrett-Jackson this week, SMS actually auctioned off the first production example last night. This particular car was also a special "Bondurant Edition" in honor of Steve Saleen's former racing teammate, Bob Bondurant, and the two decided to donate the proceeds from the sale to two charities: Cox Charities and the Make A Wish Foundation of Arizona.

So, how did the car do? Bidding for the SMS 620 Camaro eventually reached the $100,000 mark, meaning the two charities will be getting a significant donation and the lucky new owner just got a nice tax write-off. Did we mention a Bondurant three-day performance driving school is included with the car? - http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/20/s...t-example-for/

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Apex Motorsports · 01-20-2012, 08:48 PM

Meh.

ubrimah · 01-20-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZNOLMT

Here is the link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/20/s...t-example-for/

I think it's kindof disappointing that they didn't really do any unique bodywork other than the (ugly) hood.

The front is stock, which doesn't look ANYTHING like their rendering.

Isn't that a Stillen splitter?

Looks like the whole stillen body kit. Cool rims though... I wish they would have made that bumper!

ron10 · 01-20-2012, 08:56 PM

looks like they stuck buick ports in the hood.i like the dodge he did.

626ortiz · 01-20-2012, 08:59 PM

yea best thing i like is the side skirts..

hightower · 01-20-2012, 09:41 PM

I'd expect more.

Cool nonetheless, but it'd be nice if they did more...

Revo1 · 01-21-2012, 02:35 PM

Side skirts and butterfly vents in the hood are cool...

OKCwhiteKnight · 01-21-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower

I'd expect more.

Cool nonetheless, but it'd be nice if they did more...

Black1SS · 01-21-2012, 02:53 PM

Wow, I would have thought that this car would have "popped" a little more. I am not really that impresses. Especially for $100,000

urr2slo · 01-21-2012, 03:04 PM

I'm at B/J for the week, seen it, not impressed. Hennessy, SLP, Callaway are way nicer more complete offerings. It looks like a lot of aftermarket parts just bolted on, nothing unique to it except the hood (yuk), wheels (eh), and seat covers (nice). The brake upgrade is to the fronts only, I was expecting more I guess. I'm just wondering what it will actually sell for to the public. I think SMS should go back to the drawing board if they want to complete with the big tuners out there.

bandier · 01-21-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Black1SS

Wow, I would have thought that this car would have "popped" a little more. I am not really that impresses. Especially for $100,000

CausticGuy · 01-21-2012, 03:19 PM

IMHO, it wouldnt matter how cool the car was, Id dislike it on principal. All Saleen could do was badmouth the Camaro before the '10s hit production.

slick rick · 01-21-2012, 03:21 PM

No RS package?

union894 · 01-21-2012, 03:26 PM

not a big deal to me other than 2 charities got a nice donation which I think is great.

01-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#6
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I'd expect more. Cool nonetheless, but it'd be nice if they did more... __________________ My Camaro Story

01-21-2012, 02:35 PM	#7
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Side skirts and butterfly vents in the hood are cool... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-21-2012, 03:04 PM	#10
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	I'm at B/J for the week, seen it, not impressed. Hennessy, SLP, Callaway are way nicer more complete offerings. It looks like a lot of aftermarket parts just bolted on, nothing unique to it except the hood (yuk), wheels (eh), and seat covers (nice). The brake upgrade is to the fronts only, I was expecting more I guess. I'm just wondering what it will actually sell for to the public. I think SMS should go back to the drawing board if they want to complete with the big tuners out there. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

01-21-2012, 03:21 PM	#13
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	No RS package? __________________

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