Ford at SEMA 2009

In this year in SEMA Show in Las Vegas Ford will present a good score, if not more, of all vehicles as colorful as some others. All branches will be represented, including utilities, of course, crossovers and trucks.

The popular and iconic Ford Mustang will once again put to the forefront with the introduction of at least eight flavors, all equally flyes, each other. Even the commercial vehicle Transit Connect will be entitled to some very original costumes. The new Taurus SHO sedan will be wearing a special dress. The best-selling truck in America, the Ford F-150 Super Duty derivatives will see in all colors, while the Lincoln MKZ and stylized MKT will turn heads of passersby.

Here is a beautiful half-dozen Ford vehicles

Ford Mustang (Vaughn Gittin Jr.)
Vaughn Gittin Jr. is nothing less than world champion of 'Drift'. Her 2010 Ford Mustang GT amended, received a body made entirely of carbon fiber so that it can be ultra light. The color 'Black' over mat gives it a certain stature which commands respect. There is also a power of 550 horsepower and suspension components adapted to low nest-holes ...

Ford Taurus (SHO Best of Live by MRT)
In total, three Ford Taurus sedan, which will be developed for this occasion. Among these, it is one that particularly interests me and is the version created by the company MRT Direct. The latter, without being extravagant is distinguished by a wine red body with a roof of black matte edge. its suspension, wheels and tires low profile, contribute significantly to ground effect it will produce.

Ford Transit Connect (Azentek and Grant Products)
Here, the Ford Transit Connect is transformed into a camper. Designed specifically for independent people who enjoy taking the road, it allows them to be able to eat, relax watching TV or reading or even sleeping in the upper roof. Even off the beaten track, you can stay in contact with civilization through its navigation system and computer.

Ford Super Duty DeWalt Contractor
This variation even more robust and powerful Ford Super Duty called DeWalt is actually a concept truck that could possibly be produced in limited series. Using the system 'Work Force' of Ford, it allows its owner to have a mobile office, which allows him to manage locally, its orders and inventories. Recognize that the DeWalt name does not appear by accident.

Lincoln MKZ (3d Carbon)
This is an exercise in style that is honest and transform a luxury sedan, like a true sport sedan-like or high performance. The latter has been designed and developed by two longtime buddies who founded in 2004, the company 3dCarbon specializing in customization of Ford designed vehicles. The 'Styling kits' designed by them, are very popular among our southern neighbors.

Lincoln MKT 'Panache' (Rick Bottom Design)
It is aptly named 'Panache', because it has it in spades. Body side, it has removed the door handles, antenna and rear spoiler. Inside, the leather upholstery features two-tone colors that are in harmony with that of the body. The audio system is extremely powerful and the sound clarity is disarming. Its navigation system is both complex and very precise.

Chrysler at SEMA 2009

The 2009 edition of the lavish SEMA Show opens its doors November 3 next. The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has become over the years the rendezvous of traders for essential auto parts, accessories, preparers and others who would give joy to hearts to unpack their salads to attract as many orders as possible. In that event, the expression 'after market' makes sense.

It is for ages at the Las Vegas Convention Center which is available to organizers, more than 2 million square feet of exhibition space. In recent years, it hosts over 120 000 business leaders from more than 100 countries, many of which have struck deals at this extraordinary exhibition. It is also an excellent opportunity for them to attend conferences, conventions, seminars and demonstrations, even the unveiling of new products. Without forgetting that their presence in Las Vegas is a golden opportunity that may encourage them to go around the table games in the famous casinos.

Note that this event is not open to the public.

The combination of specialized equipment for automotive markets in the United States was founded in 1963. The membership of this association has more than 7 300 companies spread across this great country. Today, this market represents a very specific sales approaching 32 billion U.S. dollars fine.

In recent years, several manufacturers are benefiting from this event to unveil the world premiere, but more often in first North American, said a vehicle serial will be found on the market over the following months.

Today, the reputation of the SEMA Show is recognized worldwide and the importance of media coverage that is awarded is also important that enjoyed by prestigious auto shows in Detroit, Frankfurt, Geneva, Paris and Tokyo.

In Honor where honor, here are a quartet of modified vehicles by Chrysler

1320 Dodge Challenger
The best Sunday dragster, this is a well defined expression which the Dodge Challenger 1320. Besides this number corresponds to a distance of 1 320 feet, which define the quarter mile, the distance over which emblematic clash dragsters. For the occasion the gang of Mopar accessories have concocted a course HEMI V8 engine of 7.0 liters, which develops no less than 556 horses.

Dodge RAM Bianco
This edition of very massive Dodge RAM is called Bianco, it gives a more aggressive style, with its body of pearly white, its front bumper that can go unnoticed, her skirts, lowered its threshold and its low-profile tires mounted on 22-inch wheels. Its V8 engine of 5.7 liters is the same as that used on the model RAM 1500 Sport, whose power is 390 horses.

 Jeep Lower Forty
Here, the Jeep Wrangler is 'Dune Buggy', even in the limit a little 'Big Foot', always ready to face the odds. Lighter, we removed the rear seats, in addition to using many materials containing carbon. Its attributes 'Off Road', are the result of the use of 40-inch wheels and versatility of its AWD transmission. In addition, there are suspensions and rebalanced differential.

Overland Jeep Wrangler
Based on the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model, but dressed in white, this variation Overland disclaims any form of luxury, to make room for an interior rather focus on functionality and who wants to easily washable. With such an approach can be seen sneaking into the deserts, swamps and Amazonian jungles. It's like a homecoming, especially with the presence of a tent on its roof.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe at SEMA 2009

Nobody will be surprised to know that the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai could put emphasis on its sleek Genesis Coupe at SEMA Show, this year.

These are three custom versions that will be presented, two of them from specialized firms on behalf of the American division of the manufacturer and a variation which will house production model.

So this trio of sports coupes extravagant:

Hyundai Genesis Coupe GEN-X Street (GReddy)
Hyundai and props / preparer GReddy Performance Parts have jointly designed a sports coupe nicely decorated, we can not ignore. From Model T 2.0, was modified and rebalanced the four-cylinder turbo engine to increase power to 350 horses. Allowing it to reach 100 km / h in under six seconds. Its suspension and exhaust system have been fully reviewed.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe RM460 (Rhys Millen Racing)
This time, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe with its 500 horses well counted. To do this, this version called vitamin RM460 sees himself simply attributed the V8 engine from the sedan of the same name. And to top it off, the engine was placed in a central position, just behind the passenger seat, obviously not without saying farewell to the bench.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe-R Spec (Hyundai)
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 T will soon be adding an additional version called lean and with accessories to sports section, in addition to being awarded stiffer suspension, a Brembo brake system, a Torsen differential and wheels 19-inch alloy. In our southern neighbors, all this would inflate the bill by only $ 1 750 U.S.. The 4L engine power remains at 210 hp.

1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe at SEMA 2009

 2009 celebrates this edition of the famous SEMA Show in Las Vegas, engineers of the division 'engines' of Ford, have had the happy idea of tuner, with the complicity of companies Detroit Street Rods and Experi-Metal, a model-Ford3 Window Cup 1934, which is reminiscent of the beautiful Hot Rod this time.

These cars like Hot Rod, which are legion in this event, known to attract attention, particularly those of automotive journalists covering this very special exhibition.

With EcoBoost engine
The engineers developing cleaner engines and Ford ecologists have under the hood a very modern engine; part of the new EcoBoost family.

This engine is a V6 3.5-liter twin turbo direct injection, which according to data from Ford, is around 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The power of it is delivered to the rear wheels and all mated to a five-speed manual transmission. For the little geniuses at Ford, it is the first time we used this approach on a technology-powered car.

It is also a great opportunity for the manufacturer to demonstrate, once more, this new family of engines at once powerful and more environmentally friendly. In other words, an EcoBoost V6 engine provides power equal to that of a big V8, while the 4L delivers a force equivalent to that of a V6, while deploying an economy greatly improved and accordingly, emitting less CO2 emissions into the air.

Chevrolet Camaro at SEMA 2009

 Last year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, two cars shared the honors of being the cars most processed.

This year, the Chevrolet Camaro seems to have three models, which are more discreet. These are versions designed for firms specialized in tuning, in which engine power is not high enough to satisfy them. The Camaro presented here are cars assembled in very small quantities and usually sold to people with deep pockets, often a storefront in the Californian region.

So this lovely trio of Chevrolet Camaro in all muscles ...

Camaro SS, 25th Anniversary (Hendrick Motorsports)
The Chevrolet Camaro show, depending on the version and the selected engine powers of 304 or 426 horses. This new version will be produced in only 25 copies, posting a power of 582 horsepower, allowing it to reach 100 km / h in just 3.9 seconds. This brute force has been made possible by the use of a Eaton TVS turbocharger. The price is U.S. $ 76 000.

MAL Camaro Concept (Lingenfelter Performance Engineering)
Here, the Camaro gives itself airs literally Pontiac Trans-Am. To do so, it has grafted the grille, hood, spoiler and logos of the latter. Its powerful V8 7.45 liter 655 horsepower emerges and 610 lb-ft of torque. To ensure its handling accordingly, it has to offer ultra lightweight 20 inches alloy wheels , a front and rear width of 10''to 11''.

Camaro LS9 (Hennessey)
In appearance, it resembles the model of said series with its dark gray body without artifice. However, the most demonic of the three models with the 6.2 liter engine, turbo 725 horsepower and 741 lb.-ft. of torque. So powerful a Lamborghini Gallardo, it only takes 3.5 seconds to reach 100km / h. Hennessey is currently developing Camaro 800 or 1 000 horses.

2010 Volkswagen E-Up

Volkswagen presented a concept in Frankfurt called E-Up! foreshadowing the future city 100% Electric brand.

3.20 m long, this study followed the prototype mini Erlangen Up! also unveiled on the banks of the Main 2 years ago. This time, the concept is closer to the series.

The mini-city that could revive the surname Lupo at its marketing has an electric motor of an output exceeding 60 kW and 210 Nm Equipped with lithium-ion batteries of 240 kg, the E-Up! Concept shows a total weight of 1085 kilograms.

The Wolfsburg manufacturer claims a maximum speed of 135 kph and a 0-100km / h in 11.3 seconds.

In practical terms, this prototype mini-city electric recharges in 5 hours on a charge of operating at 230 V.

Inside the E-Volkswagen Up! Concept has an interior to the desired layout. Its architecture 3+1 reveals a storage area at the rear. So that argument to come trample on flower beds of the Toyota iQ.

2010 Trabant nT

Certainly the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) is in fashion this year 2009. Alongside the Melkus RS2000 was enthroned in Frankfurt nothing less than a new Trabant!

Designed as an urban vehicle and peri-urban areas, this prototype was presented by the manufacturer Herpa miniatures now owns the brand. Long by 3.95 m Brabant nT means that sleep 4 people plus a child in a wheelbase of 2.45 m.

The grille as well as the optical front and rear vaguely recall the famous Trabant P601 Universal profile and choice of colors are closer to a MINI-era BMW.

Just as the mythical vehicle of the former East Germany disappeared in 1991 was not known for its environmental virtues, such as Brabant nT between full foot in the twenty-first century by adopting a zero emission engine.

With an electric motor coupled to 47 kilowatts of litium-ion batteries, the Trabant nT boasts a range of 160 km and a maximum speed of 130 km / h. It takes eight hours to recharge the batteries on the 230 V and two hours on the 380 V.

According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Trabant nT with a rooftop solar photovoltaic cells embellished should retail at around 20,000 euros.