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Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

It’s been many years since the FT-1 concept car previewed the return of the famous Toyota sportscar. For a while, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but a partnership with BMW saved the day. But with the official debut of the Toyota Supra still being at least two months away, the Japanese sportscar made a kind of semi-official public appearance during a sportscar race at the German Nürburgring last weekend.

Driving as a prototype in the SP8T-class (like Manthey’s Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 GT3 facelift), the Supra had to start in the first group at the end of the field. As it wasn’t really the purpose to win the race, the Supra came in for many pit stops. The Supra is not a GT3 or GT4, but a near-production model, adopted only for racing.

The specs for the two models to be shown at next year’s Detroit Show have been all but confirmed: 265 hp from a base 2.0L inline-4 and 340 hp from the inline-6 engine should be available. And even though BMW says its Z4 roadster sister model is going to be softer, they are keeping the 381hp version of the 3.0L for themselves.

Several low two-door models that have come out in the past few years look like land sharks, especially the Aston Martin Vantage. The new Supra also has that round but pointy nose sticking out past the front of the car and a shape that would cut through the water.

Its purposeful back end is dominated by a large air diffuser that occupies about half the bumper and a ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated July 12, 2019. The date marks the 10th consecutive commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  

SEMA and its councils will once again seek a Congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation’s automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Intended to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, CCAD is a singular tribute to the collector-car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

The U.S. Congress first recognized CCAD in 2010 at SEMA’s request and helped launch this annual event. In preparation for the 10th celebration of the nation’s automotive heritage, enthusiasts and related businesses are already planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events to commemorate the day.

The previous resolutions were sponsored by co-chairs of the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus. These Congressional leaders are strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique place in our history. The Caucus is an informal, non-partisan group that pays tribute to America's ever-growing love affair with the car and motorsports.   

SEMA will maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events to commemorate the day at www.semaSAN.com. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details of their celebration or contact Colby Martin, director of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org. For those who are unable to celebrate on July 12, SEMA encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July 2019.