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SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas has showed us lot of interesting concepts and custom rides.
In addition to all the huge wheels, spoilers and horsepower, the show featured lot of beautiful girls. All car shows feature girls, but SEMA features LOT of girls(HOT) in very little clothing.
All this bling-bling just has to be surrounded by bikinis. Enjoy the video below!
Click here to see the SEMA 2008 Girls video
The Performance CC brings a sleek exterior treatment highlighted by black chrome exterior accents, grey pearl paint with custom front and rear bumper, side panels and machined aluminum spoiler.
The black treatment continues inside with high-gloss piano black accents offset by matte black graphics. Customer black leather Recaro seats and matching floor mats are highlighted with white piping.
Continue to read: Volkswagen CC Eco Performance Concept debuts at SEMA
Kumho is launching the world’s first ultra low profile 15 Series tire at the 2008 SEMA.
The 385/15ZR22 size ECSTA SPT KU31 has been developed as a conversion option for such exotic sports cars as the Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper, and Corvette Z06.
The company has used cutting-edge computer simulation technology to optimise the sidewall structure, thereby preventing the formation of standing waves or ripples in the contact patch – a problem that can occur with the build up of heat at high speeds.
Continue to read: Kumho launches world’s first 15 series tire
The Ducati Desmosedici RR is the only street legal MotoGP bike ever produced. The ultimate track day bike requires the ultimate transport; that’s where Toyota comes in with the 2009 Tundra Ducati Desmosedici transporter.
The Tundra/Ducati Transporter is built on a Tundra CrewMax, which has been modified to accept a 6.5-inch bed.
Continue to read: SEMA 2008: Toyota Tundra Ducati Transporter
Kia Motors is presenting at the 2008 SEMA today the Borrego Limited Concept. Borrego Limited Concept is based on the all-new model for 2009.
Borrego Limited showcases an all-black glossy exterior with chrome accents in the radiator grille, front bumper, door handles, side-view mirror housings and the bumper step plate. Completing the package are 22-inch Avarus crome wheels and Spec-X tires that roll on a lowered suspension.
Click here to see Borrego Limited images
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Ford Cobra Jet Mustang in 1968, Ford Racing is introducing the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang, now available for customers to race in NHRA sportsmen classes during the 2009 season.
The new Mustang FR500CJ is officially being launched at the Ford press conference today, as part of the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Continue to read SEMA 2008: Ford introduces Cobra Jet Mustang
The TRD Tundra Street Concept is based on the 2007 Toyota Tundra and incorporates a host of features specially developed for this model by TRD (Toyota Racing Development), providing significant styling and handling revisions and a more powerful, supercharged engine designed to peak the interest of any serious performance enthusiast.
The stock 5.7-liter DOHC VVTi V8 engine is equipped with TRD supercharger and intercooler package featuring an Eaton roots-type supercharger with an integrated air-to-liquid intercooler. Air flow is enhanced with a TRD cold air intake, matched with stainless dual rear exhaust.
Continue to read SEMA 2008: Toyota TRD Tundra Street Concept
The G8 ST will be available in late 2009 as a 2010 model. To ramp up the excitement for the production model, Pontiac will show a G8 ST Concept at this year’s SEMA.
The G8 ST concept is powered by a uniquely configured 6.0L small-block V-8, rated at 361 horsepower (269 kW) and 385 lb.-ft. of torque (522 Nm). It features GM’s Active Fuel Management technology, which allows the engine to switch from V-8 power to four-cylinder operation during light-load driving conditions, enhancing fuel economy. The transmission is a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic.
Continue to read SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 ST Concept
We have already brought you details and photos of the Challenger SRT8 Convertible with 560 hp that will debut at this year’s SEMA. What we have here is a great video from Rides Magazine’s photo shoot at Coach Builders headquarters in Florida.
If you are into photographing cars, then you can even get some new tips. The open top conversion of the Challenger will cost around $16,000, plus another $41,695 for Challenger SRT8. Power comes from a supercharged 6.1-liter Hemi that generates a massive 560 hp.
Click here to see the video by Rides Magazine
Both the Pontiac G8 GXP and the LSX454 crate engine from GM Performance Parts are new this fall. GM engineers figured there was no better way to highlight them than combining them in an intimidating street machine.
In factory form, the G8 GXP features a 6.2L (376-cu.-in.) V-8 rated at 415 horsepower (309 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (562 Nm).
G8 GXP Street Concept features the new LSX454 that has 7.4-liters with 638 horsepower (476 kW) and 600 lb.-ft. of torque (813 Nm).
Continue to read: Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept
In addition to Forester Mountain Rescue, Subaru announced today that it will unveil Forester XTI concept at this year’s SEMA.
The Subaru Forester XTI concept is powered by WRX STI 2.5-liter intercooled turbo engine that outputs 315 hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque and is coupled with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and the Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) version of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. This combo will take the Forester XTI from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.
Continue to read> SEMA 2008: Subaru Forester XTI
Subaru today revealed the Mountain Rescue Forester(R) Vehicle, built for the National Ski Patrol (NSP) that will debut at this years SEMA.
Based on the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT turbo crossover utility vehicle, the Forester Mountain Rescue Vehicle is designed to help Ski Patrol crews conduct rescues in difficult terrain and weather conditions.
The Forester Mountain Rescue Concept delivers more than 14 in. of ground clearance through an Air Lift custom adjustable ride height air suspension system. Added off-road and snow traction is provided by Yokohama Geolandar MTS 30 x 9.5-in. tires on special 15-in. Subaru custom-reversed near-zero offset steel wheels.
Continue to read: Subaru Forester Mountain Rescue
LSE Design from UK announced that they will premiere 2009 LSE Coupe Range Rover Sport at the 2008 SEMA. When you look at the front it looks like another tuned Range Rover Sport. Once you see the side view, it is clear that this is a very unique vehicle.
Starting at a base price of $250,000, future LSE Coupe owners can fully customize their ride to their specific likings. LSE Coupe comes with a three year warranty and offers a choice between 1000 paint colors. Only 200 units will be built, with just 50 making their way to the States.
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Lexus marks its return to the SEMA Show with another selection of exciting project cars following its official debut at the 2007 show. This year, Lexus will feature eight project vehicles at its exhibit.
The vehicles will include, Five Axis “Project GS” luxury sport sedan, Five Axis “Project IS F” with a newly fortified engine, F-Sport-equipped IS 350 with a new concept body kit, Four new projects based on the IS F high-performance sport sedan and A specially modified LX 570 luxury utility vehicle.
Click here to see all eight Lexus project vehicles for this year’s SEMA
RIDES Magazine transforms Hyundai Genesis Sedan into technology center on wheels for this years SEMA.
“This Genesis perfectly suits the mobile executive, with multiple Mac computers and its own mobile Wi-Fi network,” said Ben Harris, associate publisher, RIDES. “All of the modifications compliment the Genesis’ natural attributes and emphasize the sleek look and luxury interior. We are looking forward to the SEMA show and displaying this amazing vehicle.”
Continue to read: Hyundai Genesis Sedan by RIDES Packed with Apple goodies
Japanese tuner ASI has has taken the Bentley GT tuning to a new level. Their new work TETSU GTR will be introduced at this years SEMA. Thanks to enlarged turbos, ECU tuning, new exhaust system the car has 800 hp.
As SEMA is not only about power, but also about bling-bling and car art, the car has also been given a special outside treatment.
Continue to read: TETSU GTR by ASI
The Challenger has been on sale for a while now and different tuners have already worked on it. The meanest one we have seen is the Hennessey tune SRT600 Turbo. Now Dodge will bring the Viper powered Challenger to this year’s SEMA.
Power for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept comes from the Dodge Viper 8.4-liter, all-aluminum V-10 engine with 600 horsepower and 560 lb. ft. of torque.
Continue to read: Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept
CGS Motorsports is one of the leading manufacturers of High Performance Cat Back Exhaust Systems and Air Intake Systems for late model cars, trucks, & SUVs.
Besides being one of the leading manufacturers of Performance Products, CGS has also become one of the leading creators of many SEMA Show vehicles over the years. CGS has built several trucks and SUVs for the Big 3.
Once again, CGS is creating another SEMA Show vehicle for Ford, which will be showcased at the 2008 SEMA Show. They will be customizing a new ‘09 Ford Flex, designed by Sean Smith of SS Designs, and named “ReFlex.”
Continue to read: CGS will introduce ReFlex at this years SEMA
Hyundai plans to unveil an enhanced version of the 375-horsepower Tau V8 engine in its Genesis sedan at the upcoming SEMA auto show. The high performance Genesis sedan will be jointly developed by Hyundai America Technical Center -HATCI and RKSport, Inc. company.
The RKSport Genesis will feature the Platinum Silver color scheme, which will highlight the body kit, exterior components, clean lines and contours of the vehicle.
Continue to read: Hyundai to unveil high performance Genesis sedan at the SEMA
Toyota will display two Venza project cars at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas to help illustrate the Venza’s versatility.
The first of them is called the Venza AS V (Active-Sports Versatility). This car, developed by Five Axis, will be outfitted with several features offering unique solutions for transporting and storing all types of winter sports equipment.
The rear of the vehicle will house a unique utility system, the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC), created by Magna Car Top Systems.
Continue to read: Toyota Venza Project Cars at SEMA
