2010 SMS 460 Ford Mustang revealed

Steve Saleen and its new company SMS Supercars have revealed the 2010 SMS 460 Ford Mustang at the “Mustangs Northwest Roundup” in Seattle.

Based on the 2010 460 Ford Mustang, the 2010 SMS 460 Ford Mustang is the only Mustang officially authorized to bear Steve Saleen's name, to use the benefit of the dedication, history, and success he has cultured for over 30 years. Steve Saleen, President and CEO of SMS Supercars: "The SMS 460 Mustang embodies everything I stand for. It reflects my unrivalled tenure in the Mustang business, my passion and love for the Mustang brand."

The lineup has two models: the SMS 460 and SMS 460X. Both are fitted with custom supercharged V8s. The SMS 460 Mustang gets a 4.6 liter V8 engine producing 470 hp and 427 ft-lb of torque, while the SMS 460X Mustang with an enlarged 5.0 liter V8 engine reaches 655 hp and 600 ft-lb.

Transmission options are a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual on the 460 or a 6-speed SMST manual on the top of the line 460X. Performance for both cars is striking. The 460 Mustang is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in the low 4-second range, while the 460X manages the same in closer to 4.

However, power is useless without control. So the handling, road holding and braking improvements on the 2010 SMS 460 Mustangs will not be missed. Both the cars will feature Steve's signature Watt's linkage suspension with all-new geometry. New SMS 15" six piston front and 13" four piston rear brakes deliver impressive stopping power to match the jaw-dropping acceleration.

The SMS 460 Mustangs also feature a host of external visual and technical modifications, including: the re-worked front and rear fascia treatment, SMS Red Butterfly Air Induction Hood TM, front and side splitters, rear fascia and diffuser with high down-force rear wing. The performance theme continues inside with Alcantara and leather trim on the seats, dash and center console.

Up till now, the SMS 460 Mustang is in final testing stages and the market launch is planned for later this year. According to an ordering guide on the SMS Supercars website, the MSRP for the SMS 460 starts at $64,990, with the SMS 460X starting at $85,961. Convertible versions of both cars are planned, with pricing set at $5000 more.