MRT TKO wins the 2011 Oustanding SEMA Design Achievement Award

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2011) – Plymouth, Michigan based MRT Engineered Performance wins a big award at the 2011 SEMA. Their V6 powered racer "TKO" is the 2011 Outstanding SEMA Design Achievement award winner.

The 2012 Ford Mustang V6 "TKO" by MRT Performance is a street-legal track-day road racer loaded with everything it takes to knock out the competition. A ProCharger air-to-air supercharger package, MRT stainless steel exhaust system and Ford Racing Performance Parts rear axle push the 3.7L 4V ti-VCT V6 engine over 400 horsepower. An H&R performance suspension with MRT-tuned chassis, 6 piston Baer Brakes with 14" rotors and MRT brake ducts with cooling fans ensure exciting track day sessions yet surprisingly civilized everyday performance.

HOTTEST CAR, SPORT COMPACT CAR, TRUCK AND 4x4-SUV ANNOUNCED AT THE 2011 SEMA SHOW
-- Chevrolet Camaro, Fiat 500, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler Named Winners 
of the Second Annual SEMA Award --

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2011) – The vehicles have been tallied and the exhibitors have spoken. The second annual SEMA Award was presented to the Chevrolet Camaro for the Hottest Car, the Fiat 500 for the Hottest Sport Compact Car, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV. The winners were announced this morning at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

“As the visionaries and innovators of the industry, our SEMA Show exhibitors determine the winners of the SEMA Award based on the vehicles they showcase in their booths,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “With each booth vehicle representing one vote, the most prominent models in each category are the winners. The SEMA Award celebrates these outstanding vehicles that emerge each year at the show.”

The SEMA Award honors those vehicles that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase this year’s coolest products. The award recognizes four outstanding vehicle models in four categories – “Hottest Car,” “Hottest Sport Compact Car,”  “Hottest Truck,” and “Hottest 4x4-SUV.”  It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

“There is no shortage of options for new car and truck buyers. The ability to accessorize a vehicle often impacts the decision on which vehicle to purchase. The SEMA Award helps guide consumers to the most accessory friendly vehicles on the market by demonstrating the unlimited potential for customization,” added Kersting.

The 2011 SEMA Show features more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. SEMA Show exhibitors manufacture thousands of products that improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model vehicle, exhibitors are investing more into the Chevrolet Camaro, the Fiat 500, Ford F-Series, and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicle. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find more options for accessorizing these vehicles.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.