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The fastest, weirdest and wackiest cars from SEMA: part 2

Thought you could escape the modified madness? Think again

  • This is what happens when Colin Chapman's infamous mantra of 'simplify, then add lightness' is subjected to Chinese whispers. "What did you say? Simplify, then add lightness? And a supercharger? And a V8? No worries."

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  • "Alexa, play Grand Theft Auto San Andreas soundtrack on Spotify."

  • Another week has gone by and after years of waiting, Supra fans are still waiting for the new Supra. In case you’re wondering, it hasn’t been released yet. 

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  • Nope, the new Supra still hasn't been released yet.

  • Still waiting.

  • When it comes to SEMA, variety really is the spice of life. You should see the pizza options in the food hall.

  • This might be the most powerful Nerf gun in the world.

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  • Take a deep breath, everybody. The Subaru's iconic boxer engine has been ripped out and replaced by Nissan's equally iconic RB26 engine. Sensation or sacrilege? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Behold, the Teslonda. It's what happens when you put a Tesla motor, Chevy Bolt's battery pack and ratty 1981 Honda Accord in a blender. It's brilliant. 

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  • As you can see, the Anti-B-Segment Crossover Movement's annual general meeting was once again well attended this year.

  • We're not sure, but this looks like it might be joining Shunt, Matilda, Dead Metal, Sergeant Bash and Sir Killalot as a House Robot in the next series of Robot Wars.

  • Ford and Ferrari have been going hammer and tongs at each other on track for decades. But what happens if they made a secret love child in parc ferme? This. 

  • Yep, what you're looking at the 4.3-litre V8 from a Ferrari 430 that's subsequently been twin-turbocharged and then thrown in a 1968 Ford Mustang.

  • A trailer: the perfect accessory for the Hyundai that you've lowered so much it can't get over speed bumps.

  • As Nissan is a spoilsport and won't make the Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo, someone else has had a go. 

  • You may know Mike Burroughs' previous work, Rusty Slammington. This is its new stablemate; a 1931 Ford Model A with IMSA DPI wheels, rain slicks, a VMP-supercharged Coyote V8 and custom chassis. Pretty neat, eh? 

  • Need your ankles shaving? No worries, step right up to this S2000 and it'd be more than happy to oblige. 

  • This might be the perfect car for people with a penchant for erratic tailgating. 

  • Land Rover Defender tries skipping for the first time. Fails.

  • 'Murica. 

  • *Looks at the number plate*

    *Slow claps*

  • Unfortunately, what you can't hear from this photo is the brap-brap-brap from a rotary redline.

  • You know how everything is bigger in America? This is one of those claw arcade games. 

  • "Sorry, son. You must be at least eight-foot two-inches to ride."

  • An F80 M3's engine in an E30. This is restomodding the right way, people. 

  • Big wheels and big wings: the currency of SEMA that never weakens. 

  • Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but no matter how hard you try, you'll never be as cool as the original Audi S1 Quattro. Nice try, though. 

  • The fast estate car may be the unicorn droppings of the American car world, but look! They do exist.

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