As with any other Cosworth-prepped model, the highlight of the Genesis Racing Series study is the power lurking under the hood.
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At this year's event, which runs from October 30 to November 2, the company plans to bring more than 20 new Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles.
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Hyundai wants to remind us of the upcoming event by teasing one of the many tuned concept models it plans to unveil at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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The donor vehicle that the Catfish is based on is none other than the Mazda MX-5, also known as Miata and Roadster (only 1st/NA and 2nd/NB generation models from 1989 to 2005 can be used for its construction). The Japanese carmaker's open top, two-seater model was chosen because of its perfect 50:50 weight distribution, simple and light yet effective construction and affordability.
Being on the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling two-seat sports car ever means that there are many used and reasonably priced examples to choose from: the Miata / MX-5 that was used for the first Catfish prototype cost a mere US$800 (€610).
This is exactly why I love the Sema Show; it’s like going to a toyshop for grown kids. I mean, where else would you find a mid-engine car with a Corvette Sting Ray body that’s powered by a twin-turbocharged Chevrolet LS V8 unit delivering a whopping 1000Hp? Thanks to our blog-pals at Jalopnik we not only have the info but we also have the first images of the V7 Super Coupe that’s being readied by American Super Car for this year’s Sema Show in Via: Jalopnik
Coated in an experimental colour dubbed “Liquid Charcoal Pearl Coat”, the Wrangler Unlimited based Ultimate gets the same suspension and tire upgrade as the JT adding a heap of Mopar exterior chrome enhancements (including: fuel filler door, tail lamp guards, tubular side steps, exterior mirrors, tow hooks, door handles, hood hinge & fascia overlays). Jeep also took a shot at the interior adding clad seating surfaces in durable orange mesh fabric and dark slate gray Nappa/Province leather – bound with a heavy black-leather baseball stitch while the instrument panel details are treated to an Argent Pearl/Satin Silver paint combination. -High-res Image gallery after the jump
JEEP WRANGLER JT
JEEP WRANGLER ULTIMATE
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Jeep
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