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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Saleen SMS 25th Anniversary Concept (New Pix July 8)

This is the first Mustang concept from Steve Saleen's new company - SMS Limited.


720-hp S/C 5.0L V8
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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I love that hood. The same hood without the vents could be used for a new SVO!
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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That thing is insane! 720hp?!
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Looks like a Saleen Extreme with a different hood. Not impressed even if it had 1000HP. At some point the power gas to waste....yeah I said it!

Oh and take that stupid high chair looking wing off.

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TMSBrad
This is the first Mustang concept from Steve Saleen's new company - SMS Limited.
That's confusing. Is it the company where Steve Saleen was forced out from or or where he is presently working at?

I am under the impression that Steve Saleen would be associated with either Dodge or Chevrolet.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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its steves new company, SMS, and he is not going to do just stangs now the new company will also be doing dodge and possibly chevy
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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SMS 25th Anniversary Mustang Concept
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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"this concept car incorporates many important advances developed by SMS. In particular our patented SMS Red Butterfly™ Induction System and SMS Light Blade™ LED Taillight System are definitely the coolest things that any Anniversary car has ever had! When those butterflies crack open under throttle, people stop and stare, you can be sure you will see those on our future products. And when you are passed by this car and the full width sequential turn signals come on, you will be just as awestruck!"
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Does SMS have a website yet?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Your's for only $100,000!

I don't know, not THAT much different from the Saleen Stangs (which I don't care for).
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WaltM
Does SMS have a website yet?
http://www.smslimitedusa.com/
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bpmurr
Looks like a Saleen Extreme with a different hood. Not impressed even if it had 1000HP. At some point the power gas to waste....yeah I said it!

Oh and take that stupid high chair looking wing off.
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720HP is meaningless and impractical. The basic fact is that someone looking to spend $100,000 on a car is not going to buy a Mustang - Saleen or not. Especially if it has hideous body kit on it. That hood belongs on in import, not an R/C car with a handle for a spoiler.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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If I had a six figure income and I was going out to buy a $100,000 car I might put this up with a Porsche 911 Turbo I would be looking at along with a F360 and probably a Murcielago. I might lean towards this one if it can out run the other vehicles as well. I think the body kit looks great along with the rear spoiler I just wish this was a Saleen instead of a SMS.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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WTF? I see a potential legal battle between sms and saleen.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Steve Saleen still owns Saleen, he is just not the acting president right???? If so, he can do what he wants with the cars!!
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slowjoe24
Steve Saleen still owns Saleen, he is just not the acting president right???? If so, he can do what he wants with the cars!!
Actually no - my understanding is that Steve no longer has ANYTHING to do with Saleen.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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So he sold it outright??
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by StillenMustang07
Actually no - my understanding is that Steve no longer has ANYTHING to do with Saleen.
His daughter still with the company too? She did the Gumball Rally in a Saleen Mustang.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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So he sold it outright??
I think there were investor politics going on behind the scenes and "retiring" was the smartest option.

Btw, I'm surprised that he's allowed to use the Saleen body mods and stripes.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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But it IS a concept!!
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