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MOTOR TREND: First Test: 2010 SMS Supercars SMS 570 Challenger
MOTOR TREND: First Test: 2010 SMS Supercars SMS 570 Challenger
Read their review... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html |
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"Saleen Motorsports" ?? Is this how SMS wants to be announced?
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Impressive video but yet another painful read on the man. I think some of the editors are either brutally honest or have it out for SS.
Reference: Motor Trend's 2005 Saleen S281 Test. |
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Wow, tough read but for $60k you would think that they could have at least made all the body work line up. Back end looked like $hit.
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Agreed! However, the test vehicle has an MSRP of $75,456. Motor Trend mentioned there were options when paying that much for a vehicle. What options, you may ask? That price is consistent with a base 911 Carrera, an optioned out M3, and the '10 Shelby Supersnake.
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i would take the SMS Challenger over a M3 as suggested in the video. To me the M3 is a "me too" car
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Same comments were said when comparing a 2006-07 S281 Extreme to a then new 2007 GT500. "The GT500 costs less, quicker, Ford builds it & has a better warranty." Some in the market said the same about the 2007 S302 PJ as well. "Costs more than a GT500 & not as fast!" Eh, buy what ya' like.
Quality is a bummer. One would like to think a vehicle going into the press pool would have been through a more detailed process of reassembly. The only side thought, if this vehicle was a 570X downgraded to a 570 with some engineering and development history... might have been built, dismantled and rebuild a few times. "Associate Editor Scott Evans is out at the Motor Trend test track to find out how fast the all-new 2010 SMS 570 Challenger is." |
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That was a brutal article. Some of the complaints I can see, but whats up with the hood gap and the "facing downward" exhaust clamps? This is common sense even for a non-car enthusiast, and should never pass QC.
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I would imagine the hood and exhaust might have been removed/dropped for the engine swap. The article makes it seem this vehicle went from a 570X to a 570.
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I’m not sure if I like this car or not. Seems a little big or heavy looking for me. I’m in no hurry to run out and order one. You guys may think I’m nuts but I still like my car better. (04 Saleen convertible) I just have a lot of fun with my car. Number 1 is I like convertibles and I don’t see this car as a convertible unless you want to spend big money. Number 2 is I just like the mustang body style better. I think one of the best looking cars on the road is the 1999-2004 Saleen mustangs hands down. I try to drive my car whenever I get a chance. My wife and I enjoy taking the car for a ride around the lake at night with the top down just enjoying the night air.
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Muzzy 2004 281SC convertible #355 42# JLT cold air JDM SCT 93 oct tune 90mm maf 75mm TB Ported and Polished SC by PSE Mosaleen pulley sys Gaterback belt NGK tr6 @034 2.9 pulley Chicane SS braded IC lines SS Rear bumper inlays Carbon fiber dash kit and shift knob 1 bottle of water wetter |
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They are different cars for different people. One thing I came away with after driving my PJ S197 base Mustang 250(?) miles to Ford Carlisle (and 250 miles back)... I don't want to drive or ride in a Fox based Mustang for a 250+ mile trip anymore. Maybe I'm getting old. |
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That's the great things about mustangs and saleens, depending on when you grew up, etc. Everyone has a year that's speacial to them, that they think is best looking. I love all the saleen and sms cars because I am a diehard fan. I saw a lot of fox saleens as a kid which had a huge impact on me.Then they released the ssc, it all all over from then on.
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