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more about #semashow more comments → avconsumer2: Okay... LOVE it. One thing... is that an "R" emblem on the back? As in "typeR" type emblem?! I don't care if it's a Roush emblem or what - it stron... more » thunder; now eta-powered: These are the same guys that did the Reactor Mustang; a '67 resto-mod. I've seen that car at a couple of local car shows, and it is amazing in the det... more » stoke: Those men in the first picture look like GIANTS. I saw one of these recently that had been driven to a car meet, and I'm fairly sure it would have be... more » HoonThatFerrari: All these guys need to do next is to figure out a mod that'll knock about 50 HP off the Elise once they've made it heavier with their carbon fiber, an... more » Smells_Homeless: Whoa. Whoawhoawhoawhoawhoa. Are you telling me that there are legal kei vans in the US right now? Is this the only model? Can someone point me to ... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Suicide doors on a slow, FC van. That's like taunting death. I like it. #subaru more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Delightful. Always appreciate a vehicle who's torque is greater than its horsepower. I wonder if it could fit in the back of my van? #subaru more » VeeArrrSix: If you ever take a vacation to Catalina Island, off the coast of LA, you will see many of these old kei cars. The Island restricts most new vehicles, ... more » Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: The 66mpg claim was made up by Malcolm Bricklin -- supposedly these realistically get 40ish. ...and this van is a little cutie. I once saw a picture ... more » area_educator: I think I'd like to get one and paint it like the A-Team van* I know the Mystery Machine would be more accurate, but I never really liked Scooby Doo.... more » Novaload: Very nicely done, interesting take on the rear especially. So, Ben, I'm an old fogey and I'm not enraged by this customization....so either the car's... more » TR3-A: Vehicles under 1000 ccs should be exempt from crash and emissions standards. Then, we could have these. You could buy a couple for your girlfriend's c... more » LandofMinos, cast thou evil bum dragger to thy scrapyard: No, No, No. You can't put lipstick on a mid-size FWD pig and whore it out. That's just wrong. What are you going to do with 400HP though the front ... more » pres: This poor car has a case of billet diarrhea. The craftsmanship isn't in question here by a long shot but someone should tell the Ring Brothers that t... more » Bumblebee: If I could install velocity stacks on my cock, I would. #fairlane more » -
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The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
Did you know one of Subaru's first offering in the US was a van? This van. The 1969 Subaru 360 Van was a sub-1000-lb Kei-car import and Subaru Performance Tuning has turned this one into a parts-runner. More » -
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Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
Wanna rebel against tradition? Spit in the eye of convention? Enrage old fogies and confuse the kids? This is how you do it. The Fairlane Afterburner; one of the most original and over-the-top customs we've seen in a while. More » -
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Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO
The new Ford Taurus SHO is a pretty sweet ride, but the fellas at Mobsteel have gotten their hands on one and blacked it out, smoothed things over and slammed it to the ground. We're not sure about this one. More » -
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Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier
Seibon's created replacement carbon fiber bodies for the Smart and Elise. The former? Ludicrous. The latter? Potentially amazing, as carbon fiber's for making things lighter. Unfortunately, both are heavier and $10,000 more than stock counterparts. More » -
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Resilient Technologies Non-Pneumatic Tires Planned For 2011
Since Michelin's been dragging its wheels forever on the Tweel project, Resilient Technologies announced a competitor called, unimaginatively, the Non-Pneumatic Tire (NPT), which is being developed with US Military cooperation with planned prototype delivery scheduled for late 2011. More » -
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Miata RX Makes Rotary Fetishists Dreams Come True
If you've ever seen a Mazda rotary engine or driven an RX, you've wanted the same powerplant plopped into the nose of a Miata. Mike Burlas Design has done just that and thrown in a turbo. More » -
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Lexus LFA In Matte Black Shows Off Coolest Carbon Fiber Bit
Y'all have seen the official specs and press images and even read our Lexus LFA first drive, but until we had some alone-time with Toyota's new super car at SEMA we didn't realize it's coolest bit of carbon fiber. More » -
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RMR Gives Genesis Coupe A Mid-Mounted 500 HP Tau V8 Finger
Just when you thought the Hyundai Genesis Coupe had reached its tuning potential, Rhys Millen pulls out this monster — a sexy mid-engined genesis Coupe packing a 500HP, mid-mounted, Tau V8. Yes SEMA, there is a Santa Claus. More » -
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Ecoboosted '34 Ford: A Twin-Turbocharged V6 Hot Rod
Mix up something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue and you've got the Ecoboosted '34 Ford which debuted here at SEMA. It's a marriage of Ford's latest engine technology with one its most-loved body styles. We like it. More » -
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Ken Block's Tracked Subaru STI Begs For Snow
This is Ken Block's latest toy, a 400HP Subaru WRX STI, stripped and caged and outfitted with a set of Mattracks all-terrain tracks debuted today at SEMA. Is it badass? Yes. Would we sell our eye-teeth for one? Probably. More » -
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The Biggest Pickup Truck At SEMA, Maybe Galaxy
Dunkel Industries' Luxury 4x4, built on a Ford F-650/F-750 chassis, measures an astonishing 32 feet long! It's designed to transport the space shuttle to the launch pad, tow battleships into dry dock and house a family of nine. [Pickuptrucks.com] -
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Jeep Lower Forty Lurks In SEMA Dark
The Jeep Lower Forty Concept is a badass, 40-inch-tired Wrangler-like take-no-mercy off-roading concept debuting earlier this year. Chrysler's dragged it out to SEMA to distract from the lack of new products in their booth. Gallery below. More » -
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Toyota's "Brooks and Dunn" Pickup Has Belt Buckle Door Handles
Toyota's Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater concept by Brooks & Dunn has got western belt buckle-styled door handles. As the name implies, it's designed to be the ultimate tailgating vehicle. But seriously, belt buckle handles. More » -
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Lexus GS F-Sport Accessorized In Brown For SEMA
Toyota's taken a Lexus GS, dropped on a bunch of F-Sport accessories and painted it a metallic brown for SEMA. The car looks the F-in' part, although no word on whether the engine upgrades are F-sporty. Still, it is brown. More » -
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Scion xB-amino Concept: Cross-Cultural, Retro And Cool
The Scion xB is a favorite of the wacky tuning crowd and this Scion xB "Truck" by Brandon Leung certainly is unique, blending touches of retro-JDM with lakester styling elements, and it doesn't hide the fact it's definitely a Camino. More » -
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FR Raptor XT: Ford Racing's New $100K Limited-Edition Baja Pre-Runner
The Ford SVT Raptor XT, a production version of the fully-caged, coilover-suspended, 6.2-liter, 500HP Raptor Baja pre-runner. Pick up your jaws and believe, Ford's building fifty and selling 'em for a cool $99,950. More » -
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2010 Cobra Jet Mustang, Ford's New Turnkey Drag Racer
Ford Racing has pulled the wraps off the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang, a snarling factory turnkey drag racer. Not just a new skin, it's a completely rethought racer which does everything hardcore drag racers could want right from the factory. More » -
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More Power! Ford SVT Raptor Gets Upgraded 6.2-liter V8 For 411 HP
The biggest complaint about the Ford SVT Raptor is the paltry 320 HP 5.4-liter V8. Ford rectifies that error today, announcing the new 6.2-liter V8 with 411HP and 434 ft-lb of torque as an upgrade option. Upgrade price? $3,000. More » -
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Lingenfelter Trans Am Concept: There Goes The Neighborhood
The Lingenfelter 455 T/A Concept has shown its unique mug on the floor of SEMA. If you take a deep breath you can almost smell meth cookin' behind the curtain and hear dogs fighting over the din of the show. More » -
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Hummer Shows Off Pair Of Outdoorsy Concepts For SEMA
Despite living somewhere in the middle of a sale to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, Hummer still exists, and they're showing off a tarted-up H3 and H3T for SEMA. They certainly look ready for good roll in the mud. More »
