The SEMA 2025 event is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where you can find the automotive industry innovations as companies debut their products. This year, the event witnessed many custom cars that stole the show.
The event has been taking place from 04 November and it will go on till 07 November 2025. The custom cars have showcased the creativity, effective craftsmanship, and performance that is beyond imagination.
Many brands have shown their creations, such as the Toyota bZ Time Attack, Toyota Celica, and many others. If you are looking for the wildest and eye-catching custom cars presented at SEMA 2025, you can find the list here.
What are the 10 wildest custom cars showcased at SEMA 2025?
Thousands of cars were showcased at the SEMA 2025 event, and some were presented with modified versions that have grabbed the attention of many car enthusiasts. Here we have listed the 10 wild custom cars for you that we will be discussing in the article further:
- Toyota Tacoma Hellcat
- 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Troy Indy Special
- Toyota bZ4X Time attack
- Nissan Frontier Rapid Runner
- Mercedes 300 SEL
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Kingpin Mustang
- Classic Car Studio 68 charger
- 1973 VW Thing
Toyota Tacoma Hellcat
MESO customs showcased the Toyota Tacoma Hellcat at the SEMA 2025. This custom Tacoma is not only eye-catching but has some unique custom features that will elevate the performance and experience of the riders, such as:
- Powertrain: 6.2L Hellcat V8 (700+ hp)
- Custom Parts: Long Travel Kit with one-ton axles, Locked wheels, and lights on top matching the motif of the camo.
- The interior is the same as the Tacoma, but in the back, you have a fuel cell, a Tundra front clip, two full-size spare tires, custom suspension, and unique design elements.
1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer was showcased at the SEMA 2025, customized by the Western Iowa Tech Community College. Its eye-catching blue and glittery appearance will remind you of the real customization.
- Super Sano’s build of the car showcased the ultra-clean, uncluttered craftsmanship featuring consistent body panel gaps and no add-ons.
- The Chevy 6.0 L LS V8 engine was enhanced with 5.3 litre heads and FiTech Fuel injection to enhance performance.
- The customization was not about the specifications; it was about creativity, heritage, and passion of creativity and learning.
Troy Indy Special
7fifteen Motorworks presents the Troy Indy Special customized version at SEMA 2025. The green colour and the build of the car have grabbed every attention at the event. Let’s see what the builders have done to this classic car:
- An aluminum body that will look like a 1930 Indy 500 race car,
- Engine: modern 6.2L Chevy LS V8 generating 495 hp and 473 lb-ft of torque.
- Suspension: Pushrod independent suspension is great for handling.
- Weigh: 2200 pounds
- Price around $250,000 at Wisconsin-based shops
Toyota bZ4X Time attack
The Toyota Motorsports Garage showcased the customized Toyota bZ4 time attack, which is a high-performance EV. The car was showcased with the purpose of exploring and showing the potential of Toyota BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) platforms.
- Engineered for hill climbs with powerful performance,
- Electric motors delivering over 300kW paired with bespoke control software
- Integrated Aero package, rapid adaptive manufacturing, rear wind, front splitter, and rear diffuser
- Race body structure has reduced the weight than the earlier version.
Nissan Frontier Rapid Runner
Nissan has showcased the Frontier Rapid Runner at SEMA 2025, which is quite strong and bold. The adventure truck is making waves at the event with its string-built, ultimate tailgating, and fully equipped off-road build.
- Retained the Frontier PRo-4X but with enhanced capabilities,
- NISMO roof and bed rack systems
- The prototype has 17-inch ASCEND Wheels, paired with 37-inch Yokohama Geolandar X-MT tires.
- Custom Tubular doors, custom-fit front and rear bumpers, and widened flares.
Mercedes 300 SEL
The Smokedogg customizes the Mercedes 300 SEL and presents it at SEMA 2025. The base vehicle was a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL, a classic full-size luxury sedan. The custom features the following details:
- Tube chassis under the customized version of the car.
- Showcasing one of the great craftsmanship, highlighting the features of the classic car and giving it a modern touch.
Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser was showcased at SEMA 2025, developed by the Toyota Motorsports Garage. The base vehicle is a 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60. The base model was known for its rugged build and attractive design.
- The custom version has the 3.4 litre twin-turbocharged V6 i-Force engine, delivering 389 hp and 479 lb-ft torque.
- H55F five-speed manual gearbox,
- Lifted suspension and 35-inch off-road tires.
Kingpin Mustang
Ringbrothers showcased the custom version of the 1969 Ford Mustang and grabbed the attention of the car enthusiasts, as it is one of the popular models of the old times. The Ringbrothers converted a body-on-frame Mustang and made some attractive changes, taking 5,550 hours, such as:
- Six-speed manual gearbox
- Powered with a Wegner Motorsports-built 5.0 L Coyote V8
- Customized Flowmaster Super 44 stainless steel system
- Carbon-fibre trim
- Custom grille
- Deep black colour with metallic touch and full-size Hot Wheels
Classic Car Studio 68 charger
The Classic Car Studio has customized the 1968 Dodge Charger, showcased at SEMA 2025. It is one of the standout models that effortlessly blends the vintage car with modern performance and features:
- 440-cubic-inch V8 engine
- Engine pays tribute to the legacy, and especially the fans
- Mopar Muscle with modern engineering
1973 VW Thing
Ron Jones Garage customized the 1973 VW (type 81) and presented it at SEMA 2025. The base model, commonly known as the Thing, was used as a military-derived vehicle. The company has kept the balance of form and function, for instance:
- Porsche 3.2 L Flat-six paired, air-cooled engine
- All-wheel drive system
- Suspension: fox coil-over dampers
- Modified race seats, rollcage, custom panels, digital dash, etc.
- Best for desert, dune running, etc.
Many custom companies and car brands have showcased their creativity and innovation through these custom cars at SEMA 2025, which you can check out.
