SMS Mustang 5.0 wears only Pirelli P Zero tires

Renowned race car driver and automotive icon Steve Saleen has entrusted Pirelli P Zero tires to put the power to the ground in his all-new line of 2011 SMS Mustang 302’s.

His name synonymous with high-performance Mustangs – Steve Saleen launched his eagerly awaited SMS Signature Series car, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang fitted with Pirelli P Zero rubber.

After the successful launch of his 2010 SMS 570 Challenger in the Spring of 2009, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang represents the second in the trio of SMS American Supercars, the third of which will be the SMS 620 Camaro, slated for introduction later this year. To start, two SMS 302 versions will be offered: the SMS 302 4V with a normally aspirated 5.0L engine, followed by the SMS 302 SC using the patented SMS 296 Supercharger.


Both models utilize Pirelli P Zero ultra-high-performance 275/35ZR 20 tires on 20” x 9” 5-spoke alloy wheels at the front and 275/40ZR 20 tires on 20” x 10” 5-spoke alloy wheels at the rear.

“Pirelli Tire is the choice of serious automotive enthusiasts, and our presence as the leader in American muscle-car tire technology is well-earned,” said Tom Gravalos, PTNA’s Vice-Prеsidеnt, Marketing, Motorsports and OE. “SMS Supercars offers a very appealing package in its 302 Mustang line-up, and P Zero will lay down every bit of power and performance the car was designed to achieve.”

The SMS Mustang line will be the only Mustangs authorized to bear Saleen’s name, the cars benefiting from his design and motorsport heritage and incorporation of performance innovations derived from over thirty years of racing and manufacturing experience. “With the extensive design, development, manufacturing, certification and warranty coverage that we put into each vehicle, the government agencies all recognize SMS as the manufacturer of
record for these cars,” SMS Supercars Prеsіdent and CEO Steve Saleen said.

The SMS 302 4V utilizes the all-new normally aspirated twin overhead cam 5.0L V8 engine with over 440 hp and 400 ft-lb of torque. The SMS 302SC will pump out over 535 hp and 450 ft-lb of torque, thanks to the use of the SMS patent pending 296 Supercharger System with Asymmetric Multi-Lobe Screws, SMS Six-Pack Intercooler System and SMS patent pending Duo-Path Induction. Transmission options for both are a 6-speed Automatic or a 6-Speed TR3650 Manual.

The 2011 SMS 302 4V will accelerate from 0-60 in under 4.5 seconds and drive the quarter mile in 13.5 seconds at a speed of 116 mph. The SMS 302 SC numbers are even more impressive with a 4.3 second 0-60 and a quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at 119 mph.

“I founded SMS Supercars on three principles: Speed, Science and Style,” Saleen said. “We manufacture high-end lifestyle performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, and Pirelli’s unique brand of performance, heritage and motorsport excellence matches well with our core strategies. Finding the right ultra-high-performance tire for SMS was essential, and Pirelli was able to deliver on our exacting standards every step of the way.”

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