Every year, the SEMA Show brings together more than 1,500 display cars at the Las Vegas Convention Center, showcasing everything from the truly exceptional to the downright questionable, and everything in between. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next booth corner.
But SEMA after SEMA, there’s one place where great surprises and quality are guaranteed: the Toyo Tires Treadpass.
When the Las Vegas Convention Center built South Hall in 2002, it added a walkway to connect the new building to the existing Central Hall. During SEMA, that outdoor thoroughfare initially served as overflow show space, but with the sheer volume of foot traffic, it was only a matter of time before it took on a new purpose. That came at SEMA 2014, when Toyo Tires took over the entire walkway to display up to 30 hand-selected vehicles. The rest is history.
The beauty of the Toyo Tires Treadpass lies in its diversity. There’s always a bit of everything, from Japanese icons and Euro classics to supercars, American muscle, off-road rigs, and more. World-debuting builds are the priority, with most vehicles arriving courtesy of Toyo-sponsored builders and brand partners. The one constant is the tires: Toyos, of course.
We already took a quick look at the Toyo Tires Treadpass within our opening coverage from SEMA 2026, checking out two S-Klub cars, a one-of-one widebody Bugatti, and a V8-swapped Porsche 944 restomod. Today, we’re looking at 10 more builds from the Toyo display.
SOS Customz’ K-Swapped Lamborghini Murciélago
Let’s kick things off with a bang – or, more specifically, a fire. There wasn’t much left of this Lamborghini Murciélago when SOS Customz got its hands on it just 10 months ago (check out this video and you’ll see what we mean), but you’d never know it looking at it now. The fire damage was so extensive that restoring the Murciélago to its original specification would have been prohibitively expensive. A custom creation, however, was another story, and SOS Customz definitely had a vision.
That vision entailed infusing a little Honda performance DNA into the Italian supercar, both in its name, the ‘MuRciélago’, its Championship White exterior, but, most importantly, its K20C1 engine. The FK8/FL5 Civic Type R turbocharged powerplant has been given a new lease on life in the Lamborghini, and more power too, with 600-700hp being the ultimate goal. A Porsche Cayman 6-speed manual transaxle, connected to the engine via a custom adapter, drives the rear wheels, with C7 Chevrolet Corvette suspension and Z06 brakes also finding their way into the one-of-a-kind specification.
Salvage to Savage’s Chevrolet C10 Burnout Truck
From one kind of burnout to another. This Chevy C10 Stepside from Salvage to Savage in Boca Raton, Florida, was built for tire destruction – and that fact is certainly hard to miss. At the heart of the burnout beast is a reinforced 427ci LS V8 from Blueprint Engines, topped with a massive Magnuson M.O.A.B. TVS3100 supercharger and dual Holley throttle bodies fed by 16 fuel injectors. The result is over 1,000hp, backed by the strength and reliability needed to keep the engine running perfectly at high revs in the heat of burnout competition.
The engine bay is a work of art, as is the custom C-notched chassis, which features air suspension to ensure the C10 sits nice and low while retaining full functionality. Resisting the temptation to apply the same level of detail to the bodywork, the truck retains its as-found appearance, complete with faded paint and plenty of patina.
Salvage to Savage ran a full YouTube build series alongside the creation of the burnout truck, and that’s definitely worth checking out if you’re interested in seeing how it came together.
Phibonez’ 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-Kai
I’m a sucker for a tough Hakosuka, and this one might just be my new favourite. Built by Phibonez in collaboration with JBZ Classics, the ‘GT-Kai’ is the culmination of six years spent scouring the world for rare Skyline parts and bringing them together in one sublime restomod. The custom handwoven leather seat retrim by Oct Actcraft and Rogelios Upholstery is where the Singer inspiration really shines, but that’s just the beginning of this incredible build.
Under the hood sits an L28-based 3.2-litre ‘L32’ engine, featuring an N42 cylinder head modified by PAM’s Engineering and assembled by Auto Service (AS) Watanabe. Fed by triple Solex carburetors and breathing through a custom header and exhaust, the near-400hp inline-six is reputedly capable of screaming all the way to 9,000rpm.
Carbon fiber over-fenders, a front air dam and side vents provide a nice contrast to the Skyline’s custom Nissan Safari Gold paint, but it’s the wheels that really seal the deal. Not only are they ultra-rare Hayashi Racing Bombers, but the rears measure a whopping 12 inches wide.
Russell Built’s Porsche 911 Sportsman Safari #9
Over the past 15 years, Russell Built has made a name for itself engineering some of the finest custom off-road Porsches money can buy. At SEMA 2026, company owner TJ Russell unveiled his ninth ‘Sportsman Safari’ creation, and it certainly warrants a closer look.
Based on a 964-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 2, the Sportsman Safari conversion brings a wider track, extended wheelbase, up to 10 inches of wheel travel, and NORRA Baja 500-derived suspension geometry for serious off-road capability. Widebody conversions using bolt-on overfenders are nothing new, particularly at an event like SEMA, but this one takes things a step further with carbon fiber construction and custom blue paint that subtly fades to reveal the composite weave.
The attention to detail continues with a full suite of aftermarket LED driving lights and a custom front bash bar, but it’s the interior that really takes this car to another level. There’s a roll bar, of course, but the rest of the cabin feels more like a high-end road car restomod than something designed to tackle the Baja desert. It’s simply stunning.
PterodactylTactics’ Porsche GT3 Street R
It was hard to miss PterodactylTactics’ ‘GT3 Street R’ in the Toyo Tires Treadpass this year, and not just because of its retina-searing Signal Yellow paint. To the best of its creator’s knowledge, no one had ever fitted OEM Porsche Motorsport GT3 R Evo carbon-fiber bodywork to a 911 GT3 road car before, so he figured, why not be the first?
The kit includes the bumpers with front canards and rear diffuser, trunk with giant wing, hood, and front and rear fenders (everything except the roof and doors). However, fitting it to the 992 GT3 wasn’t entirely straightforward. Marc enlisted SOS Customz to help complete the transformation, which, given the two-inch difference in wheelbase between the GT3 R race car and GT3 road car, required plenty of custom cutting, trimming, and shaping to get everything to fit.
The rest of the look is pulled together with a StudioRSR roll bar, JRZ suspension set very low, and custom BBS wheels. Want to know more? Check out PterodactylTactics ’ YouTube channel for the full build.
Nikolay Konstantinov’s V8-Swapped Liberty Walk 240SX
If you’re a long-time follower of Formula DRIFT, you’ll likely remember the name Nikolay Konstantinov from 2010. You might also recall his S13 240SX street car build from five years ago, which paid homage to legendary Japanese drifter Yoshinori Koguchi’s iconic green 180SX. Either way, you’re unlikely to forget Nikolay’s latest creation.
Based once again on an S13 240SX, the build combines wild Japanese aero with all-American V8 muscle. The LB-Super Silhouette bodykit comes straight from the Liberty Walk catalog, bringing a distinct 1980s Group 5 flavour to the car – a look further accentuated by black paint and gold vinyl pinstripe and logo detailing. JPS, anyone?
Those golden accents carry through to the engine bay, where a 363ci Ford V8 sits topped with open-trumpet ITBs, and into the custom-trimmed interior. While this is first and foremost a street car, a sequential gearbox ensures Nikolay can keep the motor on the boil and lean on the 240SX’s newfound power whenever the opportunity arises.
Kane Brown’s Eccentric Motorsports Mazda RX-7
Country artist Kane Brown knows a thing or two about making music. As it turns out, the singer-songwriter also has a fine taste in cars. At the Toyo Treadpass, Eccentric Motorsports showcased Kane’s custom-modified FD3S Mazda RX-7, which, even before its latest rebuild, had already been repowered with an LS V8. I’m sure plenty of American country singers would be pretty happy with that, but obviously not this one – because there’s no V8 to be found anymore.
Purists, rejoice! A Mazda rotary engine is back in the bay, and in one of its ultimate forms for this tough street car. Eccentric built a custom 4-rotor half-bridgeport engine, then paired it with an HPT 88mm single turbo and twin 50mm external wastegates. With all the necessary fuel, ignition, intake, and exhaust upgrades in place to support the setup, and a Haltech R3 ECU handling engine management, the result is an even 1,000hp.
Other upgrades include a 6-speed manual Nissan 350Z JK41B gearbox, a Ronin 8.8-inch rear end, Fortune Auto two-way coilovers, and APG brakes. Outside, the RX-7 wears a FEED GT3 widebody kit that’s paired with an APR800 GT wing, Alpina Green paint, and CCW D240 wheels.
DTC Driven’s 2026 Lamborghini Temerario
The Lamborghini Temerario hasn’t even been on sale for a year, yet there’s already no shortage of owners modifying theirs. DTC Driven is one of them, and we can all be thankful for that, because just look at this thing!
The Stage Two carbon fiber widebody kit is an evolution of Zacoe’s base aero upgrade for the Temerario, adding a vented front hood and lip splitter, flared front fenders, side skirts with shark-fin intakes, a functional roof scoop, vented rear fenders and aero fins, a dual-stage rear wing, and a rear diffuser.
RBD LA had just 10 days to put the car together ahead of SEMA, including painting the carbon panels (while leaving some sections exposed) to match the car’s factory matte blue metallic finish. The finishing touches come courtesy of Variant DTF-3P forged wheels, an AeroFlow Dynamics exhaust, and an HD Tuning calibration for the Temerario’s 4.0L twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain – which, in stock form, produces 920hp and revs to 10,000rpm.
Dissent Off-Road’s Saudi 80
The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, and for good reason. More than 35 years have passed since the model first debuted, but its solid front and rear axles, proven drivetrains, triple-locking diffs in some models, and strong aftermarket support – not to mention its classic looks – have made it more popular than ever. Which explains why this build by Dissent Off-Road attracted so much attention in the Treadpass. And when you learn a little more about it, it gets even cooler.
Originally owned by the Saudi government (yes, really), the restoration involved stripping the Toyota down to its bare chassis and building it back up. It still runs its original 1FZ-FE engine, but thanks to a rebuild, turbo and intercooler setup – not to mention a custom intake snorkel and exhaust – it now produces around 500hp. That power is sent through an H152 manual gearbox from a 79 Series. An auto-to-manual conversion wasn’t necessary, as this 80 Series was one of the rare examples to leave the factory with a 5-speed manual.
Other modifications include a dual transfer case setup from a 100 Series, Delta Vehicle Systems custom axles, and 74Weld portal boxes for massive ground clearance. What I really love, though, is the original paint and stripes, not to mention the Saudi government door insignias, which somehow survived the vehicle’s decommissioning.
Cascade Garage’s Project DTM W211 Series
Last but certainly not least is Cascade Garage’s latest DTM-inspired complete car build, this time based on a W211 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan. The build brings the early-2000s DTM styling of the two-door C209 CLK DTM race car to the four-door sedan platform. You get boxed front and rear fender flares, front bumper canards, extended side skirts, a deep rear diffuser, and a large rear wing that together completely transform the car’s appearance.
Cascade offers the kit in both fiberglass and carbon fiber, with this example wearing the latter, complete with green tinting for a distinctive look. Cascade’s own forged wheels are fitted, while Yellow Speed coilover suspension brings the Mercedes closer to the ground. Inside, a fully customised cabin featuring hand-finished Alcantara and leather, along with the latest electronics, brings it right up to date.
And don’t think the engine was forgotten, either. A Premier Tuning Group (PTG)-built M156 engine producing over 550hp ensures Project DTM W211 Series has the performance to match its aggressive looks.
Now, if you’ve already caught social media coverage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass at SEMA 2026, you’ll know a few standout cars are notably absent here. We covered a few in our main event coverage, while a couple more are being saved for standalone spotlight stories.
Stay tuned for those!
