SEATTLE, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CarDomain Network today announced the
winners of the CarDomain Best of SEMA 2008 Awards, naming the top vehicles in
10 categories that were displayed at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers
Association show in Las Vegas earlier this month.
The winners were based on votes cast by visitors to the CarDomain Web site
in the past two weeks. Winning vehicles can be viewed at
http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2008/11/best-of-sema-20.html.
"The CarDomain Best of SEMA 2008 Award winners truly represent the best of
the best in the world of specialty vehicles," said Rob Einaudi,
Editor-in-Chief of CarDomain. "They are selected by the people who matter
most -- the passionate auto enthusiasts who visit our site every day to share
their love for the automobile."
The 2008 CarDomain Best of SEMA Award winners were:
Muscle Car -- Dale Jr. Edition Camaro, featuring a 6.2L E85-capable V8,
Shorty headers, and Hurst short-throw shifter. Factory ground effects, rear
diffuser, rear lip, and interior and exterior JR Motorsports trim round out
the package.
Racing and Motorsports -- Viscardi Mustang, featuring twin Turbonetics Y2K
91 mm's plumbed to an all-aluminum 598 cu in. Ford big block capable of more
than 3000 hp.
Exotics -- Lamborghini Reventon, which comes with a V12 engine generating
about 650 hp (485 kW) and ceiling speed of more than 211mph (340 km/h).
Off-Road -- ICON FJ43, featuring Recaro Carbon Sport seats, a 450HP LS
series alloy V8, 4L65E auto, Atlas II transfer case, Dynatrac axles with four
wheel power assisted vented and slotted disc brakes.
Trucks - Baldwin Motorsports F-150, mirroring the same technology and
performance found in trucks that win the legendary SCORE Baja 1000, this Ford
F-150 four seater offers a Roush Racing 427 cubic inch V-8 that propels the
vehicle at 140 miles an hour on dirt, with nearly three feet of wheel travel,
offering its occupants a smooth ride.
Luxury -- ASI's Bentley Continental GT Speed, featuring a high-efficiency
exhaust system, intensive ECU tuning, enlarged turbocharger turbines, and an
enhanced engine coolant system, the TETSU GTR achieves a breathtaking and
unprecedented 800 horsepower.
Restoration -- Old School Skyline, a restored 1971 GT-R.
Sport Compact -- Vivid Racing EVO X, featuring BASF GT3RS Green paint,
including an upgrade of new Rotora front 6piston 355mm and rear 4piston 328mm
brakes in matching color with Rotora logo. The AME wheels were pin striped
with a GT3RS Green lip on them. The vehicle also features an updated engine
bay with a matching cover, powder coated Agency Power intercooler pipe and
intake, and a set of Status custom black leather and green stitching seats
going in as well.
Hot Rods - Toyo '31 Studebaker, featuring a chopped roof, entirely new
frame, custom fabricated hood to cover a Zoops outfitted Chevy 350 with three
deuces (two-barrel carburetors) and a retro-style fabricated sheet metal
interior. A custom air bag suspension provides the "slammed" look while the
car rides on the Proxes 4 tires and Centerline Smoothie wheels.
Green -- X Prize Fox Body Mustang, which puts down over 400 horsepower and
claims to get over 80MPG.
SEMA stats:
-- Approximately 125,000 people visited the show
-- 2,500 cars and trucks present
-- 2 million square feet of convention space
About CarDomain (www.cardomain.com)
CarDomain recently passed the 600,000 mark in member-posted vehicle
profiles and attracts more than 3.5 million monthly unique visitors. Among
online automotive resources, CarDomain is within the top four sites for
percentage of visitors somewhat likely or very likely to buy a vehicle in the
next six months, according to the January 2008, comScore Plan Metrix report.
CarDomain operates the Web's largest automotive social network. The
CarDomain community offers auto enthusiasts a place to show off their cars,
tools to exchange ideas and information, and member generated suggestions
about purchasing, modifying, enhancing and restoring vehicles. At CarDomain,
marketers can advertise to car buyers within a community of authentic car
enthusiasts.
