American performance carmaker Saleen and its new SMS supercar offshoot have officially announced their first official product, the Signature Series performance line based on the new 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. The line-up includes two new vehicles, the SMS 570TM and SMS 570XTM Challengers, both fully certified and street legal and fitted with custom supercharged 5.7L Hemi V8s delivering 500 and 700hp respectively.

Joining the new engine mods will be a full list of aftermarket modifications including new SMS branded drivetrain, suspension, braking, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior pieces. Production numbers will be based on the level of orders SMS receives for the new cars and each limited edition vehicle will be personally signed by Steve Saleen.

Saleen first announced the launch of the SMS brand back in March when the division rolled out a new mid-engined concept car at the New York Auto Show. Dubbed the Raptor, the new concept previews a future halo model from SMS and is tipped to cost between $150,000 and $200,000. Pricing and official images (standard model pictured) for the new Dodge Challenger-based models will be revealed closer to the car’s official launch later this year.

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