SEMA 2015 show report and pics

For the HPE750 Supercharged Ford Mustang Convertible, Hennessey has bolted on a sizeable supercharger system, this time with 9psi of boost. With 774bhp on tap, the Mustang is capable of 200mph and beyond, reaching almost 208mph on a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Suspension, brake and carbonfibre aerodynamic upgrades have also been added into the mix, along with Hennessey’s own H10 alloys.

Hennessey VelociRaptor

Hennessey has also applied its unique brand of madness to the Ford F-150 pick-up. The 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged adds, as the name would suggest, a 7psi supercharger to the original 5.0-litre V8, upgraded suspension, heavy-duty wheels and custom, widened bodywork to the donor F-150, creating a two-ton, 650bhp pick-up capable of the 0-60mph sprint in nine seconds.

Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

Hennessey’s goal of producing the fastest car in production is still alive, with the Venom GT Spyder making an appearance at SEMA. Since Hennessey’s world record attempt in 2014, the Venom GT Spyder has gained an additional 207bhp thanks to the Venom GT’s compatibility with E85 Flexfuel, which allows boost pressure to be increased by 7psi to 26psi. It’ll also be hard to miss, as one of three canary yellow Hennessey models on display.

Kia Optima Convertible

The Kia Optima four-door saloon has been given the SEMA treatment, transforming it into a convertible with rear suicide doors. Inspired by the Floridian A1A highway, a turquoise paint job with chrome alloys and trim are complemented by an off-white leather interior with bucket seats. Steel reinforcements keep the car rigid despite the removal of the roof, while the car maintains its 245bhp four-cylinder turbocharged engine, albeit with an upgraded performance exhaust.

Kia PacWest Adventure Sorento

Kia has showcased a hardcore version of its Kia Sorento SUV, named the PacWest Adventure Sorento. Featuring upgrades for performance off-roading such as enlarged wheels and huge tyres, LED spotlights in the grille and above the windscreen and a snorkel for fording deep water, the PacWest Adventure Sorento has been likened to the Ford Raptor.

Chevrolet Camaro SS concepts

Two special-edition Chevrolet Camaro SSs are at SEMA. Dubbed the Black Accent and Red Accent editions, each brings a selection of aesthetic upgrades to the Camaro SS line-up. The Red Accent version adds exterior graphics, 20in alloys, a blacked-out badge and a red engine cover to a silver Camaro SS convertible. The Black Accent edition tints the rear lights, lowers the suspension and blacks out some of the bodywork of the SS coupé.

Lexus RC F

The Gordon Ting/Beyond Marketing-tuned RC F is one of six Lexuses on the Japanese luxury brand's SEMA stand. Gordon Ting/Beyond Marketing has also created a version of the new GS F, while the RC F GT3 racer is shown, too. Completing's Lexus's line-up are two versions of the IS and one of the CT. 

Ford Fiesta ST by DSPORT

Performance and technology magazine DSPORT has given the Ford Fiesta ST a comprehensive once-over for SEMA. The result is a 400bhp, track-ready Fiesta with aerodynamic upgrades to the bodywork, numerous powertrain enhancements, chassis upgrades, an eight-point roll cage, race seats and steering wheel. The car is in fact being raced in the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car class, but will be limited to 300bhp in accordance with race rules.

Ford Focus ST by CJ Pony Parts

Part of Ford’s 50-plus-model SEMA line-up is a modified Focus ST, created in collaboration with CJ Pony Parts. The ST has been given a pearlescent orange paint job akin to the Mk2 Focus ST’s orange body, while it rides on the same Fifteen52 Tremac R43 alloys as Hyundai’s Tucson by Bisimoto Engineering. Under the bonnet, the Focus ST gains an upgraded turbocharger, front-mount intercooler, AirLift adjustable suspension and a host of other performance upgrades.

Ford Focus ST by Cobb Tuning

COBB Tuning has created a Ford Focus ST with racing cyclists in mind. One of the more tame exhibits on the Ford stand, the COBB-tuned Focus offers a more day-to-day SEMA car, although it still features numerous exterior and under-the-bonnet modifications, including 18in alloys, a bodykit and roof-mounted Thule bike rack. According to COBB and Ford, the car is aimed at “cyclists looking to get into the proper mindset before a race”.

Ford Focus ST by FSWERKS

FSWERKS’ Ford Focus ST breaks rank at SEMA, offering minimal visual changes but finely tuned mechanical alterations for a more refined driving experience on both road and track. Exterior modifications are kept to a minimum, with a new front splitter and sideskirts and 19in wheels with Continental tyres being the only alterations, while upgraded suspension and brakes complement the FSWERKS engine and transmission upgrades and COBB and FSWERKS remap.

Ford Focus ST by Rally Innovations

Another Ford Focus ST to feature on the Ford stand is the Ford Focus ST by Rally Innovations. In addition to the interior modifications and deleted rear seats, upgrades to the powertrain and chassis, such as coilover suspension and Greddy plumbing, have been installed, but more notable are the exterior upgrades that have been applied in order to create a rally-ready Focus ST. These include various bodywork bolt-ons, a sizeable spoiler and rally lighting in the grille.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo BTR Edition

Among an array of Hyundai cars, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo BTR Edition will add a performance aspect to a diverse stand at SEMA. Said to offer “more than 500 horsepower” from its turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, the Veloster has also received a remapped ECU and more heavy-duty parts under the bonnet, such as reinforced pistons and an upgraded turbocharger. A black and red paint job and bodywork upgrades feature on the exterior, alongside red-highlighted ‘demon eye’ headlights. 

Hyundai Tucson by Bisimoto Engineering

Bisimoto has also been busy with Hyundai, creating a “700bhp-plus” version of the Tucson. The impressive power output is down to an extensive list of engine upgrades, the most obvious of which is a Turbonetics turbo bolted to the 2.4-litre engine from the standard Tucson. The official rendering shows a considerably lower stance than that of the regular Tucson, with white alloy wheels wrapped in Toyo tyres, while a revised grille provides a suggestion as to the performance upgrades inside.