{"id":98025,"date":"2023-12-06T16:56:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T00:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=98025"},"modified":"2023-12-07T08:02:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:02:46","slug":"inside-sema-2023-carparts-coms-best-in-show-staffs-favorite-car-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/inside-sema-2023-carparts-coms-best-in-show-staffs-favorite-car-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside SEMA 2023: Carparts.com&#8217;s Best in Show &#8211; Staff&#8217;s Favorite Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n<p>The SEMA Show 2023 in vibrant Las Vegas was an automotive extravaganza, showcasing an impressive lineup of vehicles that dared to redefine the boundaries of design, craftsmanship, and sheer imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the lively event buzz and the CarParts.com team&rsquo;s extensive photo collection, a meticulous selection unfolded, driven by personal preferences and a deep appreciation for quality, creativity, style, and a myriad of intricate technical details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this bustling showcase, eight stellar vehicles emerged as true standouts, stealing the hearts and attention of our CarParts.com crew. Each of these selections spans diverse automotive genres, radiating their unique charm and allure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of cars, our aim is to be your friendly, seasoned guide, providing reliable parts and trustworthy repair advice. At SEMA 2023, we found vehicles that captured our imagination, ones we believe hold promise for enthusiasts seeking quality and distinction in their automotive pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 Chevrolet C8 Corvette by Cunningham Motorsports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 5\" class=\"wp-image-98027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; &nbsp;Cunningham Motorsports fitted this C8 with a full carbon fiber body kit. The carbon weaves are visible under its unique turquoise blue finish making it a total head turner. The car is also outfitted with carbon fiber ceramic brake rotors via CTE Racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> 2023 Chevrolet C8 Corvette<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Cunningham Motorsports<\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Sportscars<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40&rsquo;s Dodge Pickup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 2\" class=\"wp-image-98028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; The custom bodywork alone is noteworthy, but the real eye catcher is the Arias Hemi V6 (one of six ever produced).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> 40&rsquo;s Dodge Pickup<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Unknown (Displayed at the Tremec area outside the main hall)<\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Hot Rods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 Chevrolet KR2 by Flat Out Autos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 3\" class=\"wp-image-98029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; GM didn&rsquo;t give us the K5 Blazer we wanted, so Flat Out Autos made one. The KR2 is based on a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with significant customization (notice how there&rsquo;s no longer a detached bed). The most impressive thing about it? To the uninitiated, it just looks like a new car off the Chevrolet dealer showroom floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> 2023 Chevrolet KR2<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Flat Out Autos<\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Trucks<\/li><li><strong>More Info<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/flatoutautos.com\/%E2%80%9823-sema-kr2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Click Here\">Click Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1963 International Pickup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 6\" class=\"wp-image-98030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; Trucks of this size and level of customization aren&rsquo;t uncommon at SEMA, but building something off an old International truck platform is. The level of fabrication is amazing and the paint scheme is tasteful. Even if you&rsquo;re not into lifted trucks, it&rsquo;s hard to not appreciate this one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> 1963 International Pickup<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Built by Cameron Caldwell (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honkydonkmaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@honkydonkmaster\">@honkydonkmaster<\/a>), @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rkb_built\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RKB_Built\">RKB_Built<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kb_voodoo_fabrications\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"VooDoo Fabrication\">VooDoo Fabrication<\/a>. Sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mickeythompsontires\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Mickey Thompson Tires\">Mickey Thompson Tires<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Trucks \/ Lifted Trucks&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Widebody Turbo V6 MR2 by Falcon Creations Auto Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 8\" class=\"wp-image-98031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_8.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; The only MR2 at an extremely packed auto show! The MR2 is a classic tuner car, and this one has been heavily modified with a custom widebody kit, turbo, and too many mods to list here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> Widebody Turbo V6 MR2<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Lunex Danny <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunexdanny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@lunexdanny\">@lunexdanny<\/a>, Built by Falcon Creations Auto Lab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/falcon_creationsautolab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@falcon_creationsautolab\">@falcon_creationsautolab<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Tuner<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FREEZE Jeep by Steer Smarts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 7\" class=\"wp-image-98034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; What&rsquo;s better than ice cream after a tough, off-road adventure in the middle of nowhere? Fresh soft-serve ice cream, that&rsquo;s what! Steer Smarts created this awesome Jeep to bring a little joy to the wilderness, and we love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> Jeep Wrangler<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Steer Smarts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/steersmarts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@steersmarts\">@steersmarts<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Specialty\/Custom Off-Road<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wayne Banga&rsquo;s Subaru BRZ by Kinetic Autoworks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 1 1\" class=\"wp-image-98035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_1-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; This stunning Widebody BRZ, wrapped in a vibrant Marigold Orange hue, stood out with its remarkable custom kit. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the widebody modifications seamlessly accentuated the vehicle&rsquo;s lines, creating a captivating visual spectacle. Upgrades, including meticulously restored Meisters and various expertly installed components, underscored the dedication to excellence evident in this showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> 2022 Subaru BRZ<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Wayne Banga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bangabrz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@bangabrz\">@bangabrz<\/a> , Build by Kinetic Autoworks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kineticautoworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@kineticautoworks\">@kineticautoworks<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Import Tuner<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wayne Banga&rsquo;s Subaru BRZ by Kinetic Autoworks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"CARPARTS SEMA2023 TopPicks 4\" class=\"wp-image-98039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CARPARTS_SEMA2023_TopPicks_4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It&rsquo;s Awesome<\/strong> &ndash; This one sort of speaks for itself and it was one of the most talked about and photographed cars of the show this year. Typically I&rsquo;m not super interested by EV swaps, but this one brough something special to the table. The bodywork in full carbon fiber looks menacing, and the 240z silhouette is timeless. I read that it puts out 400 hp and weighs around 2300 pounds so should be really fast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Model:<\/strong> Legacy EV 240Z<\/li><li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Industry Garage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/industrygarage\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@industrygarage\">@industrygarage<\/a>, Build Sponsored by CSF Radiators&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/csf_radiators\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@csf_radiators\">@csf_radiators<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Classic Imports \/ EVs \/ EV Conversions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The SEMA Show 2023 in vibrant Las Vegas was an automotive extravaganza, showcasing an impressive lineup of vehicles that dared&#8230; 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