2017-10-26 14:50
This year’s annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas is set to get underway for the aftermarket car enthusiasts of the United States on 31 October, and will run until 3 November.
It's one of the biggest aftermarket shows in the world. Manufacturers and tuners from across the globe will descend on the Las Vegas Convention Center for four days to showcase their finished products. The show is only available for traders, therefore the public aren't allowed in, but don't despair, as below we have a list of the latest cars that have been teased ahead of the official proceedings.
Chevrolet
For an extra $4,995 (£3,780), customers in the US looking to buy a Camaro 2LT or 2SS coupe or convertible can benefit from a special orange paint scheme with two graphite grey stripes down the middle. The aesthetic makeover also includes 20-inch forged aluminium wheels, Hot Wheels badges dotted around the car and orange brake calipers.
The original Chevy Camaro was one of the first cars produced by toy car maker Hot Wheels back in 1968. The Hot Wheels Camaro is one of around 20 showpieces the Detroit marque will be bringing to this year's SEMA show.
Ford
Seven modified Mustangs will be showcased in Las Vegas this year. California’s MAD Industries has come up with its equivalent of the Mustang Convertible with a unique paintjob and 20-inch wheels.
Ford tuning specialists Roush has created a wide-body variant of the Mustang, baring resemblance to the Boss 429 of 1970.
Tucci Hot Rods from New York has come up with a 200mph 2018 Mustang Fastback. Two turbochargers are added to the 5.0-litre V8, the ride height has been lowered and the body has been streamlined in order for the Tucci ‘Stang to break the 200mph barrier.
Other tuners that have taken kindly to the 2018 Mustang Fastback include DeBerti Design and Air Design, while non-profit organisation DRAGG has decorated the Mustang in a police car livery.
Not only does the Pony car get some special treatment, the Focus also gains some extra spoilers.
Four modified Focus hatchbacks will be on display, with Blood Type Racing offering a track-day variant of the ST. An anti-lag turbo is fitted to the special ST along with an additional front splitter and big rear spoiler.
The Focus RS gets special treatment from VMP Performance and the Universal Technical Institute. Rally Innovations from Anaheim has created a rally-bed Focus RS with power coming from a Mountune-modified 2.3-litre four-pot.
Hennessey
Last week, Hennessey Performance teased an image of its upcoming Venom F5 hypercar with a speed limit sign of 300mph next to it, indicating that its new car could break the 300mph barrier.
The Venom F5 was first announced back in 2014 as a successor to the Lotus Exige-based Venom GT, the unofficial world’s fastest production car. Named after the highest rating on the Fujita tornado measuring scale, the F5 is powered by a 7.0-litre twin-turbocharged Chevrolet V8.
Power is said to be in around the 1,400bhp ballpark with a kerb weight of around 1,200 kg. The 300mph top speed means that if it entered production, it could beat the Bugatti Veyron SuperSport by 32mph to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest car in the world.
Hyundai
A few weeks ago, Hyundai released images of an extreme Santa Fe SUV in partnership with energy drinks company Rockstar.
Called the Rockstar Moab Extreme Concept, the modified Santa Fe is fitted with chunky off-road tyres, coil-over suspension and six-piston front brakes. A nitrous oxide system is also fitted to add extra grunt for extreme off-road conditions.
Rockstar decals are dotted on the Santa Fe amidst a special digital camouflage paint scheme. The roof rack comes from Rockstar’s Performance Garage division and is fitted with LED lights.
Alongside the Santa Fe, its smaller sibling Tuscon will also get a steroid-infused makeover at SEMA 2017. The Korean marque has teamed up with tuning specialists Vaccar to develop the Vaccar Tuscon Sport.
The most notable feature straight off the bat is the lowered ride height and 20-inch forged wheels. Also sticking out boldly is the large intercooler behind the front grille. Performance will be improved thanks to a Boostec turbocharger with blow-off valve, an AEM air intake system and a VMS Racing oil-catch tank.
Kia
It’s the Korean manufacturers first effort at a performance car and the Los Angeles-based custom shop has made some changes to the five-door liftback.
From the only picture that is available, the ride has been lowered significantly and the exhausts have been given a touch up. Further examples of the juiced up Stinger include 21-inch forged wheels, wider flares, a rear diffuser and a carbon fibre aerodynamic kit.
The West Coast Customs Stinger will be pitched alongside two other custom Kia’s at the Las Vegas exhibit.
Lexus
The first example is the LC Inspiration Series, which is influenced by the Black Panther comic book character in terms of performance and sophistication. A bespoke white interior is fitted to the Inspiration Series LC 500, which features a unique limited edition collection of barware courtesy of Barneys.
The exterior boasts 21-inch forged alloy wheels and Lexus’ special edition Structual Blue paint. The LC 500 Inspiration Series is limited to just 100 examples.
A less subtle ‘Black Panther Inspired’ LC 500 will be pitted alongside the classy Inspiration Series model. Amidst the two-tone black and blue paint scheme, the underbody glows in a vibrant blue light and the bonnet is embroidered with the Black Panther emblem.
Ten-spoke wheels and painted claws on the wing mirrors further compliment this special edition LC that’s not available for purchase, therefore it’s unlikely you’ll ever see one in public.
Which car are you most looking forward to seeing at SEMA 2017? Let us know below...
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