Best Muscle Cars
2021 SEMA Show
By Dave Ashton
After 15 months of us all experiencing muscle car content virtually, the 2021 SEMA Show is going ahead at the Las Vegas Convention Center this November.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet has big plans for the event, with the return of their design awards and some tasty examples from Chevrolet performance. The brand will be bringing ‘over a dozen’ vehicles to the event, which should include the 2023 Corvette Z06, and the new COPO Camaro. It’s also more than likely that Chevrolet will gauge feedback with their latest ideas on electrification. The 2018 eCOPO Camaro drag car and eCrate concepts were past musings, but we’re more interested in the proper stuff in the form of V-8 powered Chevrolet Camaros, Corvette, and possible crate engines.
In terms of the Chevy Awards, they will come in the form of the Designer’s Choice, Chevy SEMA Car of the Year, Innovative Use of Technology, and Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year. In order to qualify, each vehicle must be branded up with the pre-requisite bowtie, run from a GM powerplant, and have photo evidence of the build process. All contestants must also register at chevysema.com http://www.chevysema.com/ by October 22.
Ford
The blue oval company will more than likely show off its 2022 GT Heritage edition, which is inspired by the Le Mans-winning 1964 Ford GT40 prototype. These super limited edition vehicles first came to light in 2006 with the Ford GT Gulf Livery Heritage Edition. Subsequent models were released in 2017 and each year thereafter, with the latest version being powered by a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine.
The new version will follow the original race livery, in Wimbledon White and Antimatter Blue. Production of these ultra-limited edition models is scheduled for January 2022.
As for the rest of the Ford lineup, there should be a healthy mix of Mustangs, along with variations of that electric SUV thingy that has borrowed the horsey name.
Dodge
Stellantis and Dodge will be on site with their project vehicle program, featuring the likes of the Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, Jeep Gladiator, Ram 1500 TRX, Ram 2500 Mega Cab, Ram 2500 Power Wagon, Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody. As with the other programs, you have to jump through some hoops to qualify, with all submissions going to submissions@moparbuilds.com.
Dodge also teased this summer possible ideas for their next generation of muscle cars, the ‘we can’t ignore it any more’ EV models. It’s more than likely to be years before we see any type of roadgoing EV Challenger or Charger. But drip-feeding the public with possible ideas will help us acclimatize the change and gauge if they’re going in the right direction. Thus, don’t be surprised if we get to see the conception of future EV muscle cars at this year’s event.
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