Get ready: The 2024 SEMA show opens its doors in Las Vegas on November 5. Even though we're still a few days out from opening day, this year looks like it'll be another doozy, with brands like Ford, Dodge, and Toyota already represented.
But before you book that ticket to Las Vegas, there are a few things you should know about SEMA 2024. You can also follow along at our SEMA hub, where we'll have the latest and greatest debuts coming out of Vegas.
When Is SEMA 2024?
The 2024 SEMA Show opens on November 5, 2024, and runs until October 8.
Where Is SEMA 2024?
The 2024 SEMA Show takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.
How Big Is SEMA 2024?
The SEMA Show covers 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. Around 150,000 people attend SEMA annually, with an average of around 2,000 exhibitors and 1,500 new products on display.
How Much Are Tickets For SEMA 2024?
Unfortunately, the actual SEMA Show isn't open to the public. But, general admission tickets to Industry Night at SEMA—which includes outdoor vehicle displays and a concert—start at $49. Industry Night takes place on November 5 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. VIP Access is available for $99 and comes with VIP viewing areas, bathrooms, charging stations, and more.
Ford will have a new supercharged F-150 street truck on display that you'll actually be able to buy. Or at least, you can build your own version through Ford's Custom Garage program after the fact. Ford Custom Garage will offer dealer-installed accessories with a full warranty, including a 700-horsepower upgrade for the F-150.
Even though the Hemi engine is (mostly) dead, Dodge will still sell you one—it just isn't attached to a car. Dodge is offering bare Hellephant 426 and Drag Pak 354 engine blocks at SEMA, which will allow you to build out the V-8 Hemi muscle car of your dreams. The Hellephant costs $8,815, and the Drag Pak is $10,570. Order books open in 2025.
Mopar took a Plymouth GTX and made it… arguably worse with an EV conversion. The electric GTX showcases Mopar's E-Crate electric motor for EV-swapping muscle cars, complete with 335 hp in this application. The system is rated for 73.0 kilowatt-hours and gives the GTX an estimated range of 250 miles.
Ram will have 1500 and 2500 Power Wagon concepts with more rugged upgrades. The Power Wagon features 20-inch wheels shod in 35-inch off-road tires. The exterior wears a Satin Stealth Sand paint job with black accents and a 3-D topographical map pattern. The 1500, meanwhile, wears a bevy of Mopar parts and a black-and-blue exterior.
Dodge and Ram will also team up for matching 1500 and Charger EV concepts. The Mopar "Power Couple" wears metallic blue paint with white racing stripes, and comes with a few subtle Mopar body upgrades.
Toyota is pulling out all the stops for SEMA 2024. The automaker has 12 builds for its booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ranging from rugged off-road rigs to a rally sports car, and even a GR Supra dressed up like a vintage NASCAR stock car.
Nissan took its mid-size Frontier pickup and made it a proper drift truck. The so-called Frontier Tarmac rides on lowered suspension and makes 440 horsepower from a supercharged V-6. The project was a collaboration between Nissan and Forsberg Racing, headed by drift legend Chris Forsberg, and took six months to complete.
We'll keep this story updated with more info as we get it. So make sure to stay locked into Motor1 for all of this year's SEMA coverage.
