The Madness And Brilliance Of The SEMA Show Summed Up In 29 Images

From outrageously modified supercars to imposing, lifted pick-up trucks, the SEMA show has something for everyone
The Madness And Brilliance Of The SEMA Show Summed Up In 29 Images

There are two things that struck me about the annual trade show of the Specialty Equipment Market Association - better known as SEMA - on my first visit this year. Firstly, scale: it fills the vast Las Vegas Convention Center, spilling into car parks on the peripheries of the facility. It simply isn’t possible to see everything. Secondly, it’s the variety of stuff on display.

There’s a heavy mainstream manufacturer presence, with the Jeep, Dodge, Ford, Kia, Honda and more showing existing models alongside wild concepts cooked up especially for the show. Dodge showcasing the new ‘Hellcrate’ HEMI V8 by stuffing it into a Plymouth Superbird replica, while over at Kia the Stinger GT was given two very different treatments. We were big fans of the ScienceofSpeed Acura NSX over at the Honda booth too.

The area immediately outside the south hall was a pick-up truck fanboy’s dreamland, with all manner of imposing lifted trucks providing a deeply unsubtle feast for the eyes. Modified classics and supercars were littered across the show to prove that no car can be beyond a good aftermarket tweak or three, while the countless parts on display ranged from delicious forged internals to bedazzled engines. Yes, really.

Special mention has to go to the Toyo tyres stand, home to tastefully modified Porsches, a lovely wide body BMW M2, and TeamCT’s favourite car of the show (also nominated by our very own Alex Kersten as Best Euro car for the Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA), Willy Izaguirre’s S52-engined BMW E9. We came away with more pictures of that car than anything else, so Izaguirre must be doing something right.

Take a look through our snaps, which should hopefully give you at least some idea of the general madness and brilliance of this show. Roll on SEMA 2018…

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Comments

Anonymous

That Mcqueen-inspired truck be like: KAAAAAAA-CCCCCHHHHHAAAAAOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!

11/04/2017 - 08:31 |
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Nishant Dash

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

KERCHOOOOOO

11/04/2017 - 09:48 |
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datdatsunz

What was that red monstrosity

11/04/2017 - 08:33 |
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woulditfitonmyhonda

And i am here 12000 miles away from Las vegas. I will visit in the future tho.

11/04/2017 - 08:50 |
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Anonymous

Pure wallpaper material..

11/04/2017 - 09:11 |
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Anonymous

Am i the only one wishing i was there? :( This makes me jealous

11/04/2017 - 09:17 |
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Nishant Dash

The sheer lack of “JDM” or Toyobaru 86s is alarming XD

11/04/2017 - 09:49 |
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There were a ton of jdm builds there, and many a toyobaru 86. Just not showcased in CT’s pics.

11/04/2017 - 12:59 |
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B3Nut

What about shitcar tho?

11/04/2017 - 10:27 |
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Bring a Caterham To MARS

In reply to by B3Nut

We wanted the Miata tho

11/04/2017 - 13:49 |
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Anonymous

That ZL1 is bonkers holy molly

11/04/2017 - 10:31 |
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Kenny 2

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Thats an SS

11/04/2017 - 23:33 |
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Anonymous

nice, but…
Where’s the JDM?

11/04/2017 - 11:22 |
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Sudip Suresh

Did you guys see shitcar???????

11/04/2017 - 11:35 |
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best car of sema

11/04/2017 - 17:32 |
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