Thu, 04/24/2014 - 11:30
By SEMA Editors

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Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand is enhancing the Viper Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package by combining it with the new Time Attack Group road-racing spec-package.
  

Shown for the first time at the New York International Auto Show, the Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand is enhancing the Viper Anodized Carbon Special-Edition Package by combining it with the new Time Attack Group road-racing spec-package.

A total of 50 SRT Viper Anodized Carbon Special-Edition vehicles will be produced, with 10 (Nos. 41–50) carrying the new Time Attack Group package. A numbered dash plaque identifying each of the SRT Viper Anodized Carbon Edition vehicles also is part of the package.

The new Time Attack Group takes all of the functional chassis and aero parts from the Viper TA Special Edition and makes them available on the GTS price class, according to the Chrysler Group. It includes a carbon-fiber rear-deck-lid spoiler and two-piece front corner splitters to combine for a total of 339 lbs. of down force at 150 mph. Also included are two-mode Bilstein dampers specifically tuned for optimal on-track performance and identifiable by their orange springs. Street and Race Mode suspension settings offer firmer damping than the Viper GTS. Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, matte black lightweight forged-aluminum Sidewinder wheels and solid sway bars lead to even more capable handling. Track-duty two-piece Brembo brake rotors, adapted from the ’10 Viper ACR-X race car, add to an increased thermal capacity for additional resistance to brake fade.

As the first and only production application on a Chrysler Group vehicle, the Anodized Carbon Special-Edition Package features Metallic Matte Black and satin surface finishes. Satin Black Vapor marks the exhaust bezels, fuel-filler door, and carbon brake ducts and a rear applique (below the liftgate) provide contrast to the metallic matte black body.

An Alcantara-swathed interior with orange stitching adorns the SRT Viper Anodized Carbon Special Edition. An Alcantara headliner, Alcantara-wrapped knee blockers and door bolsters provide interior surface texture contrast, while gunmetal bezels, orange vent accents and carbon-fiber trim further accent the interior. The Nappa leather and Alcantara-wrapped sport seats feature orange stitching.

For more information, visit www.drivesrt.com.

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 10:01

By Chad Simon

  tundra
Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

SEMA's OEM Relations department will deliver three Measuring Sessions over the course of nine days at the end of May, one of which will take place at the SEMA Garage –Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. An OEM Measuring Session also provides an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.

Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks. Qualified SEMA members may be eligible to access the Technology Transfer program to obtain CAD information on certain products, thereby facilitating the product development program. 

The following vehicles will be available to SEMA-member manufacturers. Click on the vehicles for more information and to register.

’15 Nissan Rogue

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

’15 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Veloster R-Spec and Elantra GT

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Hyundai Motor America, Fountain Valley, California

’15 Ford F-150 and Mustang

When: Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where: Ford Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan 

About the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center

The 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage gives SEMA-member businesses access to high-tech tools and equipment they need to get their products into circulation, including two vehicle lifts, a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for 3D scanning, a 3D printer for fast prototyping, digital race-car scales for the most precise vehicle weight measurements and a dynamometer for power output measurements.

The SEMA Garage also features a fully certified Executive Order (EO) aftermarket-part certification lab with a temperature-controlled test cell that can simulate different climates. A brand-new media center is now complete with a photo cove, photography center and media coordination services.

For more information regarding SEMA Measuring Sessions, contact Bill Wolf, 909-978-6739 or Gary Pis, 909-978-6732, or e-mail measuringsession@sema.org. For details about the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center, contact Mike Spagnola, mikes@sema.org, or call 909-978-6707. 

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 10:01

By Chad Simon

  tundra
Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

SEMA's OEM Relations department will deliver three Measuring Sessions over the course of nine days at the end of May, one of which will take place at the SEMA Garage –Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. An OEM Measuring Session also provides an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.

Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks. Qualified SEMA members may be eligible to access the Technology Transfer program to obtain CAD information on certain products, thereby facilitating the product development program. 

The following vehicles will be available to SEMA-member manufacturers. Click on the vehicles for more information and to register.

’15 Nissan Rogue

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

’15 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Veloster R-Spec and Elantra GT

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Hyundai Motor America, Fountain Valley, California

’15 Ford F-150 and Mustang

When: Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where: Ford Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan 

About the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center

The 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage gives SEMA-member businesses access to high-tech tools and equipment they need to get their products into circulation, including two vehicle lifts, a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for 3D scanning, a 3D printer for fast prototyping, digital race-car scales for the most precise vehicle weight measurements and a dynamometer for power output measurements.

The SEMA Garage also features a fully certified Executive Order (EO) aftermarket-part certification lab with a temperature-controlled test cell that can simulate different climates. A brand-new media center is now complete with a photo cove, photography center and media coordination services.

For more information regarding SEMA Measuring Sessions, contact Bill Wolf, 909-978-6739 or Gary Pis, 909-978-6732, or e-mail measuringsession@sema.org. For details about the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center, contact Mike Spagnola, mikes@sema.org, or call 909-978-6707. 

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 10:01

By Chad Simon

  tundra
Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

SEMA's OEM Relations department will deliver three Measuring Sessions over the course of nine days at the end of May, one of which will take place at the SEMA Garage –Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. An OEM Measuring Session also provides an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.

Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks. Qualified SEMA members may be eligible to access the Technology Transfer program to obtain CAD information on certain products, thereby facilitating the product development program. 

The following vehicles will be available to SEMA-member manufacturers. Click on the vehicles for more information and to register.

’15 Nissan Rogue

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

’15 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Veloster R-Spec and Elantra GT

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Hyundai Motor America, Fountain Valley, California

’15 Ford F-150 and Mustang

When: Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where: Ford Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan 

About the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center

The 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage gives SEMA-member businesses access to high-tech tools and equipment they need to get their products into circulation, including two vehicle lifts, a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for 3D scanning, a 3D printer for fast prototyping, digital race-car scales for the most precise vehicle weight measurements and a dynamometer for power output measurements.

The SEMA Garage also features a fully certified Executive Order (EO) aftermarket-part certification lab with a temperature-controlled test cell that can simulate different climates. A brand-new media center is now complete with a photo cove, photography center and media coordination services.

For more information regarding SEMA Measuring Sessions, contact Bill Wolf, 909-978-6739 or Gary Pis, 909-978-6732, or e-mail measuringsession@sema.org. For details about the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center, contact Mike Spagnola, mikes@sema.org, or call 909-978-6707. 

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 10:01

By Chad Simon

  tundra
Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

SEMA's OEM Relations department will deliver three Measuring Sessions over the course of nine days at the end of May, one of which will take place at the SEMA Garage –Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Measuring Sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. An OEM Measuring Session also provides an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.

Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks. Qualified SEMA members may be eligible to access the Technology Transfer program to obtain CAD information on certain products, thereby facilitating the product development program. 

The following vehicles will be available to SEMA-member manufacturers. Click on the vehicles for more information and to register.

’15 Nissan Rogue

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

’15 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Veloster R-Spec and Elantra GT

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Hyundai Motor America, Fountain Valley, California

’15 Ford F-150 and Mustang

When: Thursday, May 29, 2014, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where: Ford Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan 

About the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center

The 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage gives SEMA-member businesses access to high-tech tools and equipment they need to get their products into circulation, including two vehicle lifts, a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for 3D scanning, a 3D printer for fast prototyping, digital race-car scales for the most precise vehicle weight measurements and a dynamometer for power output measurements.

The SEMA Garage also features a fully certified Executive Order (EO) aftermarket-part certification lab with a temperature-controlled test cell that can simulate different climates. A brand-new media center is now complete with a photo cove, photography center and media coordination services.

For more information regarding SEMA Measuring Sessions, contact Bill Wolf, 909-978-6739 or Gary Pis, 909-978-6732, or e-mail measuringsession@sema.org. For details about the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center, contact Mike Spagnola, mikes@sema.org, or call 909-978-6707. 

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 09:45
 ford

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a new Ford F-350 prototype running the streets of Dearborn, Michigan, with a pair of smokestack exhaust pipes jutting vertically from its truck bed. At first glance, this looked like someone's subtly tweaked personal truck, but it was wearing a Ford manufacturer's plate, and had a yellow number strip on its headliner—all earmarks of a truck being tested within a Ford development program. The shooters followed the white prototype right to the same building that is being used to develop the next-generation Super Duty pickups, so it seems to be hitting all places you'd expect to find a proper Ford test truck. The prototype was wearing 6.7L PowerStroke badging.

This isn't the first time the shooters have seen a Ford-tested truck outfitted with smokestack exhaust. Another mule had been making the rounds last year in the form of an F-350 dually. But this latest truck looks to be far more polished, with a production-ready look that wasn't quite there on prior prototypes. Whether a 'Stacked F-350 is really being readied for a production, showroom-ready application is still uncertain, but Ford is clearly toying with a nicely finished example within its Super Duty development fleet. 

 ford

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 09:45
 ford

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a new Ford F-350 prototype running the streets of Dearborn, Michigan, with a pair of smokestack exhaust pipes jutting vertically from its truck bed. At first glance, this looked like someone's subtly tweaked personal truck, but it was wearing a Ford manufacturer's plate, and had a yellow number strip on its headliner—all earmarks of a truck being tested within a Ford development program. The shooters followed the white prototype right to the same building that is being used to develop the next-generation Super Duty pickups, so it seems to be hitting all places you'd expect to find a proper Ford test truck. The prototype was wearing 6.7L PowerStroke badging.

This isn't the first time the shooters have seen a Ford-tested truck outfitted with smokestack exhaust. Another mule had been making the rounds last year in the form of an F-350 dually. But this latest truck looks to be far more polished, with a production-ready look that wasn't quite there on prior prototypes. Whether a 'Stacked F-350 is really being readied for a production, showroom-ready application is still uncertain, but Ford is clearly toying with a nicely finished example within its Super Duty development fleet. 

 ford

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 09:45
 ford

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a new Ford F-350 prototype running the streets of Dearborn, Michigan, with a pair of smokestack exhaust pipes jutting vertically from its truck bed. At first glance, this looked like someone's subtly tweaked personal truck, but it was wearing a Ford manufacturer's plate, and had a yellow number strip on its headliner—all earmarks of a truck being tested within a Ford development program. The shooters followed the white prototype right to the same building that is being used to develop the next-generation Super Duty pickups, so it seems to be hitting all places you'd expect to find a proper Ford test truck. The prototype was wearing 6.7L PowerStroke badging.

This isn't the first time the shooters have seen a Ford-tested truck outfitted with smokestack exhaust. Another mule had been making the rounds last year in the form of an F-350 dually. But this latest truck looks to be far more polished, with a production-ready look that wasn't quite there on prior prototypes. Whether a 'Stacked F-350 is really being readied for a production, showroom-ready application is still uncertain, but Ford is clearly toying with a nicely finished example within its Super Duty development fleet. 

 ford

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 09:45
 ford

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a new Ford F-350 prototype running the streets of Dearborn, Michigan, with a pair of smokestack exhaust pipes jutting vertically from its truck bed. At first glance, this looked like someone's subtly tweaked personal truck, but it was wearing a Ford manufacturer's plate, and had a yellow number strip on its headliner—all earmarks of a truck being tested within a Ford development program. The shooters followed the white prototype right to the same building that is being used to develop the next-generation Super Duty pickups, so it seems to be hitting all places you'd expect to find a proper Ford test truck. The prototype was wearing 6.7L PowerStroke badging.

This isn't the first time the shooters have seen a Ford-tested truck outfitted with smokestack exhaust. Another mule had been making the rounds last year in the form of an F-350 dually. But this latest truck looks to be far more polished, with a production-ready look that wasn't quite there on prior prototypes. Whether a 'Stacked F-350 is really being readied for a production, showroom-ready application is still uncertain, but Ford is clearly toying with a nicely finished example within its Super Duty development fleet. 

 ford

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 09:14

Compiled by SEMA Editors

  royal purple
Royal Purple's Randy Fisher and Red Bull Global Rallycross driver Steve Arpin.
  

Royal Purple Renews Sponsorship Agreement With Red Bull Global Rallycross
Royal Purple has announced that it will serve as the exclusive oil and lubricants sponsor for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Supercar and Lites series through 2015. The multi-year agreement is an extension of the successful partnership established in 2013, and includes an option for renewal through 2016. The 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross season opens May 17–18 at Top Gear Festival Barbados and returns to the United States June 7 as part of X Games Austin.

Hawk Performance to Support Greg Adler Motorsports Off-Road Racing Team
Hawk Performance is now supporting the Team 4 Wheel Parts short-course off-road racing team driven by Greg Adler, who has run at the top of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series for years now. Adler and his team will work with engineers from Hawk Performance to develop new products for both racing and street-driven trucks, SUVs and Jeeps.