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Ford Mustang top speed video

By and large, the machines created for the SEMA show in Las Vegas are built for lounging around under convention center lights and not much else. All those go-fast parts we see bolted on do little more than collect lustful stares from from the crowd. But Creations n' Chrome set out to discover just what their bolt on additions to its Ford Mustang were good for. Under the outrageous 3dCarbon bodykit sits a Vortech supercharged 5.0-liter V8 good for around 580 horsepower at 8 psi of boost on stock internals. KW served up a set of Variant 3 coilovers, and Hotchkis took care of front and rear sway bars.

The crew rolled the blown Mustang out the to the Mojave Mile for a top speed run. The machine racked up a final velocity of 182.4 mph, though the final seconds of the run looked anything but stable (we hear there was a 20 mph crosswind). Still, we're impressed at the machine's performance. For perspective, the Boss 302 is only good for 155 mph. Check out the video for yourself below.

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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

The suspensions are lowered, the dubs are mounted and the votes are tabulated: with the SEMA show in full swing, organizers have announced their top pics for the show.

Rather than name the top tuned cars, the SEMA Awards name the best cars for tuning, in several categories. And so, the winners of the second annual SEMA Awards are...

The hottest car overall is awarded to the Chevrolet Camaro (like the Hot Wheels concept pictured above), the hottest sport-compact is the Fiat 500, the hottest SUV goes to the Jeep Wrangler, and the hottest truck has been named as the Ford F-Series.

All the award recipients are domestics, save for the Fiat 500, and even that is effectively a Chrysler product made in Mexico. So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Now crack open your aftermarket parts catalogs and have at 'em.

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Ford Focus Concepts at SEMA

As popular as their vehicles are with aftermarket customizers, Ford wouldn't miss out on something like the SEMA show. And while the Mustang and various Ford trucks play a big role in the Blue Oval booth this year, a significant part of the Motor Company's exposition centers around the latest Focus.

All-in-all, seven Focus models are on display this year. 3dCarbon has busted one out in a white matte finish with tinted windows and red accents, plus roof spoiler, Eibach springs and Pirelli rubber. Roush has brought out a Stage 3 upgraded Focus complete with supercharger, custom induction and exhaust systems and body kit. The ID Agency is bridging the gap between Japanese and European tuner trends with its dark green model, packing Magnaflow exhaust, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats and even a Thule bike rack.

The only sedan among all the hatchback versions has been done up by Capaldi Racing, with a Borla exhaust, Torsen diff, AST suspension and a big orange splitter jutting out the front. Steeda's Focus hatchback packs an aftermarket intake, sway back and springs, with an engine bay filled with billet aluminum-style components and 19-inch monoblock alloys with Nitto rubber.

Bojix Design's Stage 2 show car has been done up (like the 3dCarbon and Roush models) in white, black and red, with a full aero kit, 20-inch wheels on H&R suspension packing AP Racing brakes and a full leather and Alcantara interior. Finally, COBB Tuning (best known for its Subaru work) has gone with a racing approach, complete with turbocharger, intercooler, upgraded breathing apparati, reworked suspension, and super-sized brakes.

You can check 'em all out in our high-res gallery of live images from the show floor, the factory-released renderings in the gallery below and the details in the press release after the jump.

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Antenna Kia Rio 5-Door SEMA Concept

Kia has teamed up with Antenna magazine to create a special surf-themed concept for this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas. The publication turned its attention to the 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door. With a special sunset-metallic paint, custom gold wheels and a wooden front splitter, there's no mistaking the machine as a run-of-the-mill Rio.

Inside, the vehicle has been fitted with a special '80s gaming console as well as a vinyl record player and shelves for shoes and swimsuits. Oddly enough, there's no surf rack on top for transporting your boards to and from the beach.

If this isn't the pure essence of SEMA, we don't know what is. We're a little concerned about the thought that went into putting the record player below the shoe shelves as sand and LPs don't typically hang out at the same bar... Kia and Antenna plan to show off this particular 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door on Tuesday, November 1. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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Ford Focus by Cobb Tuning

Ford is hitting SEMA with a volley of modified Focus and Fiesta models this year. The company says that the aftermarket show is the perfect venue for showing off just how customizable both vehicles can be, and with creations from the likes of Roush, Cobb Tuning and Gold Coast Automotive among others, there should be a hatch or sedan on hand in Las Vegas for everyone. Roush is doing what the company does best: plopping an R900 TVS Supercharger on top of the four-cylinder engine in the Focus for a substantial bump in power, and a full Roush exhaust ensures that the engine will breathe easy.

Cobb Tuning, meanwhile, will be going the turbocharging route with its Focus. The car will boast forged pistons, a custom turbo kit and front-mounted intercooler, as well as a unique air box, intake and exhaust manifold. No one's saying just how much power the Focus will make, but a StopTech Trophy big brake kit should ensure the car can be brought down from speed in a hurry.

The star of the Fiesta show this year will likely be from Gold Coast Automotive. With an intercooled Jackson Racing Rotrex supercharger, Wilwood braking hardware on all four corners and a custom front diffuser and rear spoiler, this GCA entrant could be the mightiest Fiesta of them all. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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1967 Ford GT40 MkIV

On this day in 1901, Henry Ford took his home-built race car named "Sweepstakes" and entered a 10-mile race at the Detroit Driving Club against the favored Alexander Winton. Ford ended up winning the race and the victory garnered attention from investors that would help launch the Ford Motor Company just a couple of years later. Since that first race, Ford has achieved a multitude of successes in a variety of motorsports including wins at the Daytona 500, Indy 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Baja 1000 and more.

As part of their celebration of 110 years of racing, Ford will be bringing together some of their more historic race cars to display at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas next month. The lineup is truly impressive, including the Le Mans-winning 1967 GT40 MkIV, Parnelli Jones' 1970 Mustang Boss 302, Jim Clark's Lotus that won the 1965 Indy 500, various John Force Funny Cars and the winning race car from this year's Daytona 500 just to name a few.

Next month, we'll bring you live coverage of the historic display of Ford Racing cars as well as the rest of the 2011 SEMA extravaganza. Until then, follow the jump to read more about Ford's 110-year racing history.

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SEMA logo

If we were to show you all the vehicles that saw coverage here on Autoblog over the past three days from the 2010 SEMA Show, you'd be looking at 105 (seriously!) thumbnail images below. We aren't going to subject you to all of that... instead, here are some highlights and lowlights from Las Vegas. Most of what you see here represents what we'd consider the best of the bunch, and mostly for obvious reasons. Plus, we added a few machines down at the bottom that fall into the exact opposite bucket... but you're free to disagree with our assessment, of course, in the Comments below.

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2010 SEMA Supercars
Supercars at the 2010 SEMA Show - Click above for high-res image gallery

We've showcased many of the major automakers' one-off customizations specifically for the tuner crowd here at SEMA, but the vast majority of the show is populated by companies specializing in technology, performance upgrades, and of course, wheels. After all, when it comes to beautifully designed supercars, why mess with success by adding a body kit or even more power when you can personalize your go-fast machine with a set of unique, eye-catching wheels.

That said, the SEMA show is chocked full of companies who will sell you incomprehensible amounts of custom wheels, and we've pointed out cameras at a slew of supercars riding on modified rollers. See the lot in our high-res image gallery, below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: The Supercars


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SEMA 2010: Where supercars go to get new wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lingenfelter LTA
Lingenfelter LTA - Click above for high-res image gallery

Lingenfelter has a surprise tucked away for the visitors at this year's SEMA show. Sitting alone in a corner of the company's booth sits a near-production version of the LTA. Coated in orange and wearing one very awesome shaker hood, the car is a fitting tribute to Firebirds of old. Even those honeycomb wheels make us want to throw some Rush on the stereo and do smoky burnouts in the high school parking lot. That front splitter integrated into the fascia does look a bit cartoonish to our eyes, but hey, you certainly can't win them all.

Fortunately, the 455 cubic-inch engine should help you forget all about the funky nose with its 655 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque. Rapid acceleration will do that for you.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Lingenfelter LTA


Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL

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2011 Dodge Durango Citadel
2011 Dodge Durango Citadel - Click above for high-res image gallery

Behold the 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel "Black and Tan" - a seven-passenger machine built for what the guys and girls at Mopar call the "distinguished SUV enthusiast." We're not sure we'd ever put ourselves under that banner, but this mean-looking people-mover is absolutely our cup of tea. Riding on a set of Mopar lowering springs and some massive, 22-inch custom wheels, the Citadel is the rolling embodiment of understated aggression.

A scant few chrome accents are scattered around the vehicle, including the textured grille up front and the dual exhaust tips out back. Speaking of the exhaust, Corsa pipes help the engine breathe a little better. We're guessing they also give the Citadel a more commanding sound, too. Check it out for yourself in our gallery of live images.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Dodge Durango Citadel "Black and Tan"

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Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR-X Mustang
Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR-X Mustang - Click above for high-res image gallery

Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ford and Need For Speed have officially pulled back the cover on the wicked RTR-X 1969 Ford Mustang. Built for both street and drift duty, this car started life as a brand-spanking new Dynacorn body. Under the hood, a Ford Racing 302R V8 spins to a heavenly 8,000 rpm, churning out 440 horsepower. Outside, the vehicle's drip rails have been shaved for a cleaner look and the windshield and rear windscreen both received the flush treatment.

Massive, one-off fender flares give this pony a little extra girth and cover a set of retina-melting green Work Meister wheels. Despite the radical look, the guys from Need For Speed say that the RTR-X is a fully functional monster and that Gittin Jr., himself, will be hopping behind the wheel for drift demos soon.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR-X Mustang


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[Source: Need For Speed]

SEMA 2010: Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR-X Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery

Jeep covered its bases with two takes on the Grand Cherokee at this year's SEMA show, displaying both a "Lowrider" Edition and a globe-crushing Off-Road Edition. When we first heard that Chrysler was planning to shock Las Vegas with a frame-scraping iteration of the Grand Cherokee, we were a little baffled as to why the company would want to defang one of the most off-road capable SUVs out there by dropping it to the ground. But with custom 22-inch rollers made up just for SEMA and a unique front fascia, the Street Edition looks to sit no lower to terra firma than the stock model. Someone at Chrysler marketing needs to spend some time on Urban Dictionary.

Meanwhile, the Off-Road Edition politely book ends the other side of the SUV spectrum. Taller coil springs, 33-inch BFGoodrich tires and an arsenal of trail-ready armor all come along for the ride, and unlike its stage mate, Mopar skid plates, rock rails and tow hooks mean this GC actually lives up to its name. We dig.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition

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Gallery: SEMA 2010: Jeep Grand Cherokee Lowrider

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SEMA 2010: Ram Runner - Click above for high-res image gallery

Ram is gunning for the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The Chrysler pickup truck purveyor parked its Ram Runner under the spot lights at this year's SEMA show, and according to Pickuptrucks.com, the company plans to sell a kit to turn your very own Ram into the muddy beast you see above.

With suspension components from Kore and Fox Racing, wildly flared body work and a full safety cage inside, the goodies won't come cheap, but they should help the mighty Mopar keep pace with its Blue Oval competition. Look to spend around $11,000 for the suspension upgrades alone, but buyers should be able to snag some of the pieces a la carte.

If you're more interested in spending some time fishing or hunting, Ram also showed off its Outdoorsman. With a clever storage system for rifles or fishing rods, underbody protection for bumping around off road and a price tag that starts at $28,350, the truck is all you need to take home your next trophy.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Ram Runner

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Gallery: SEMA 2010: Ram Outdoorsman

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Stasis Audi R8
Stasis Audi R8 - Click above for high-res image gallery

What happens when tuners cast eyes on the Audi R8 is symptomatic of the basic and inherent awesomeness of the R8 proposition, both design- and driving-wise. See, there isn't much that happens on any tuned Audi R8 - all of them look like Audi R8s, maybe with a little more carbon fiber and a new set of wheels. There is simply nothing else to be done to it that could make it better, or, at least, we haven't seen it, and so almost all hyped R8s are known by their rims.

Stasis has joined that club, with an R8 Custom Spyder blessed with up to 7.5 psi of supercharger boost good for 710 horsepower, some suspension mods and a 20-inch set of its trademark wheels. An independent cooler keeps the supercharger chilled, and a lighter, more open exhaust runs out of larger tailpipes. It certainly looks good, and that's mostly because the R8 looks good on its own.

Of all of the high-dollar cars in Audi's first-ever space at SEMA, only the autonomous TTS was behind a barrier and untouchable. Pikes Peak dust still coated its antennas and inertial sensors, and the open hatch revealed just how much computer hardware is necessary to replace a human. Almost. There are details in the press release after the jump, and multiple views of both in the gallery of high-res photos below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Stasis Audi R8

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Gallery: SEMA 2010: Audi Autonomous TTS

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Talon Motors Invader
Talon Motors Invader - Click above for high-res image gallery

Three-wheeled vehicles are apparently back in vouge. Yesterday we told you that Morgan is reviving its classic Threewheeler, and now SEMA offers up a trike of its own. Talon Motors has unveiled its Invader, and we have to admit that the specs on it are pretty impressive. Much more so than Talon's last creation, the Street Quad.

Power for the Invader is provided in spades, thanks to a 1,300-cc Suzuki Hayabusa engine mated to a six-speed sequential transmission. The powertrain provides enough scoot to move this reverse trike from 0-60 miles per hour in under four seconds. Keep going and you'll eventually hit the top speed of 150 mph.

Those speeds require serious hardware to keep things safe, and the Invader delivers with a fully adjustable suspension setup. A set of cross-drilled Wilwood rotors and four-piston calipers quickly bring things back within legal limits.

Pricing for the standard Invader begins at $42,900, with a host of optional features being made available. Talon Motors isn't just stopping there however... the Invader builder has teamed up with former Van Halen front-man Sammy Hagar to produce a limited-edition signature series. The "Red Rocker" edition Invader will incorporate custom design elements created between Hagar and Talon Motors, and it will go on sale sometime in 2011.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Talon Motors Invader


Gallery: Talon Motors Invader

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Drop Top Customs T-Top Camaro
Drop Top Customs T-Top Camaro - Click above for high-res image gallery

Let's face it - a Camaro just ain't a Camaro without T-Tops. Since the option surfaced on the cars in 1978, the split roof has defined Chevrolet's muscle car, but so far, GM has kept the fifth-generation Camaro conspicuously free from hot T-Top action. Fortunately, there's Drop Top Customs. The company showed off its own personal take on going to town on the roof of the mighty Camaro. For the low, low price of $6,500, you too can have your Camaro lightened of a little sheet metal, and Drop Top Customs says that the company will even bolt on a supercharger for a little extra pep should you feel the need. Fear not the structural rigidity, either. Each topped Camaro gets the same underbracing as the company's convertible conversions.

While the DTC Camaro is a sight to be seen, it's overshadowed by its Pontiac cousin, the wicked T-topped Firehawk Trans Am. If you're looking for buckets of win, you've certainly found it. While body-color inserts are the only available option right now, DTC says that smoked glass pieces are on their way.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Drop Top Customs T-Top Camaro


Gallery: SEMA 2010: DTC Trans Am T-Top


Photos by Zach Bowman / Copyright (C)2010 AOL

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Ring Brothers 1970 Ford Mustang
Ring Brothers 1970 Ford Mustang "Dragon" - Click above for high-res image gallery

One of our favorite parts of SEMA every year is seeing the Ring Brothers' latest creations, and they certainly didn't disappoint this time around. The Wisconsin-based company brought out a custom 1970 Ford Mustang fastback that is one of the most stunning pony cars we've ever seen.

The car, nicknamed "Dragon," features a Roush 427 IR V8 crate motor, five-speed Tremec transmission, Forgeline three-piece wheels, Flowmaster exhaust and a custom interior done by Upholstery Unlimited. The best part of the car, though, are the little details. For instance, the four point racing seat belts are held in place by a custom made billet jutting out from the rear seats, and many of the emblems and logos have been custom fabricated aluminum or carbon fiber. There isn't a single part of the car that hasn't been touched by the Ring Brothers' magical hands, and the results are nothing short of impressive. Check out all of the car's details in the gallery below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Ring Brothers 1970 Ford Mustang "Dragon"


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Mazda MX-5 Miata Super20 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Both the UK and Europe got 20th anniversary edition Mazda MX-5s earlier this year, and we now have our own version... in concept form. Speaking to the same color and materials designer who gave us the skinny on the hip and evil Mazda2s, we were told that the brief with this one was to make the Miata a little tougher without going too hardcore. A hard top goes in the place of the canvas roof and the form is draped in dark gray speckled with gold metallic. The orange accents in the darker stripes are tuned to that metallic hue, and they are matched by the orange roll cage and orange contrast stitching inside. Other notable details are the suede inserts on the interior, the first-gen door handles, the reworked grille area sans Mazda's smiley face and a badge-less nose.

Under the hood is a reflashed ECU controlling a supercharged Cosworth motor, an ACT clutch, Mazdaspeed coilovers and shock tower brace, and Racing Beat hollow anti-roll bars. StopTech and SpeedSource throw in braking hardware behind 16-inch Enkei wheels on fat rubber. As for the chances of us anything like it in real life, you've heard this one before: "There are discussions..." Spy it yourself in the gallery of high-res photos below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Mazda Miata Super20 and MX-5 Cup Car

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Rich Evans Dodge Challenger
Rich Evans Design Challenger - Click above for high-res image gallery

Mopar said it was out to do special things at this SEMA, and the evidence has been plentiful. Yet more proof of its urge to make a splash came with this, a Mopar Challenger effort with Rich Evans Design. In case you're not familiar with Evans' work, he's best known here for the love he once lavished on a Mustang a few years back.

It is clear in his Challenger build that he saved some of his love just for this moment. Have a look at the Mustang and then glance back at the Challenger - you'll recognize some old friends in places like the rear wing, side skirts, hood scoop and front splitter. And although it was given a place on a turntable in a highly visible corner, while the Challenger 392 and Charger Redline Concept sucked it up on the floor, this one won't be garnering any dubious awards. Feast upon it in the gallery of high-res photos below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: Rich Evans Dodge Challenger

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HPP Trans-Am
HPP Trans-Am and Camaro - Click above for high-res image gallery

Last week, we showed you what happens when Madison Heights, Michigan-based Heide Performance Products tries to pay homage to the Pontiac Trans Am using the current Chevrolet Camaro as groundwork. The Trans Am, specifically, isn't what we'd call pretty, but it's nothing short of SEMA-spec and we're willing to bet that there are dozens of other Camaro-to-Trans-Am conversion kits lurking elsewhere on the show floor.

The yellow HPP Camaro, on the other hand, is decidedly more sedate, though still not really something we'd want to bring home. Check out both of these one-offs in our gallery of live images, below.


Gallery: SEMA 2010: HPP Trans-Am and Camaro


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