The first vehicle with a confirmed reveal at the 2026 SEMA Show is a Ford F-150 from parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution, fitted with a Roush supercharger on its 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Turn 14 says the engine package is compliant with both EPA and California Air Resources Board rules, and it will uncover the truck on Tuesday, November 3 at booth 21403 in Central Hall.
Six vehicles had been publicly tied to the show as of October 6: that F-150, three Ford Raptors from Delinte Tires, a Datsun 260Z being built in England and a 1970 pickup from the public television series MotorWeek. Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Stellantis have booths booked and had yet to publish their show vehicles by that date.
Updated October 6, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Turn 14 Distribution will reveal a Roush-supercharged Ford F-150 it calls the Ultimate Shop Truck on Tuesday, November 3 at Central Hall booth 21403.
- Delinte Tires has three Ford Raptor builds, two first-generation and one second-generation, at the main entrance to South Hall.
- Two more projects are aimed at the show by their builders but have no announced booth: a Liberty Walk-bodied Datsun 260Z with a Mercedes V8 and MotorWeek’s 1970 pickup.
- The six automakers had yet to publish their 2026 vehicles by October 6. In 2025 the five factory exhibitors showed at least 21 concepts and race cars between them.
- Battle of the Builders entries close October 16, and the new Bike Builder Shootout runs on opening day.
Builds Announced for 2026
| Vehicle | Builder | What is known | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 “Ultimate Shop Truck” | Turn 14 Distribution | Roush-supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8; modified 2025 Yamaha YZ250F in the bed | Central Hall, booth 21403 |
| Ford Raptor, first generation (two trucks) | Adventure Offroad and RPG Offroad for Delinte Tires | Delinte Centurion light-truck tires | South Hall main entrance |
| Ford Raptor, second generation | Adventure Offroad and RPG Offroad for Delinte Tires | Delinte Centurion light-truck tires | South Hall main entrance |
| Datsun 260Z | Yorkshire Car Restoration | Liberty Walk body kit, Mercedes V8, gullwing doors | Not announced |
| 1970 pickup | MotorWeek | Slant-nose cowl hood, smoothed firewall, narrowed bed floor | Not announced |
Turn 14’s Roush-Supercharged F-150
Turn 14 describes the truck as “featuring a fully EPA- and CARB-compliant Roush supercharged 5.0L Coyote V8,” without giving a horsepower figure. The bed carries a modified 2025 Yamaha YZ250F 70th Anniversary Edition motocross bike.
The description comes from a sponsored article in SEMA News whose subhead refers to “the debut of the next vehicle build giveaway.” Turn 14’s 2025 booth vehicle, a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, is the prize in a dealer sweepstakes that runs through October 30.
The company also has an outdoor stand at Silver Lot booth 82000, where it will hold a morning event called Trucks and Coffee with suspension maker Bilstein on Tuesday through Thursday.
Delinte Is Bringing Three Ford Raptors
Delinte Tires said on September 15 that Adventure Offroad and RPG Offroad will represent it “with two Gen 1 Ford Raptor builds, and a Gen 2 Ford Raptor build.” All three run tires from Delinte’s new Centurion light-truck line and take the first three display positions at the South Hall main entrance. Delinte’s own stand is booth 44065.
The first-generation Raptor was sold from 2010 through 2014 with V8 engines, and the second generation from 2017 through 2020 with a twin-turbo V6. Delinte has not said which engines or model years these three are.
Two Builders Say They Are Aiming for SEMA
Yorkshire Car Restoration in England is building a Datsun 260Z that came from California, with a booth and sponsor still to be announced. A build thread on the HybridZ forum lists a complete Liberty Walk body kit, a Mercedes V8, gullwing doors and the rear suspension from a Nissan 370Z. As of the thread’s latest update in July, the engine installation, wiring and paint were still to come.
MotorWeek’s Dan Maffett is building a 1970 pickup on the show’s Your Drive segment. “We decided to go the show car route and build this for SEMA 2026,” he says in episode 4508. The truck has a slant-nose cowl hood with louvers, a smoothed firewall and a bed floor narrowed four inches over the wheel tubs.
What the Automakers Brought in 2025
Toyota’s first 2025 show vehicles were reported on October 24 of that year, 11 days before the doors opened.
| Automaker | 2025 SEMA vehicles | 2026 booth |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Maverick 300T, with the turbocharger from the 2.3-liter EcoBoost Mustang and an estimated 300 hp and 317 lb-ft | Central 20000 and West 55033 |
| Toyota | Turbo Trail Cruiser, Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept, bZ Time Attack Concept, Camry GT-S Concept, Corolla Cross Nasu Edition, Scion 01 Concept | Central 22200 |
| Honda Racing Corporation | Civic Type R HRC Rally XP, Passport TrailSport HRC Concept, Integra Type S HRC Prototype, Baja Passport race truck, plus four race cars | Central 24789 |
| Nissan | Armada, Frontier, Z Nismo and Patrol concepts | Central 21521 |
| Mopar / Stellantis | “The Dude” Ram 1500 concept and a Moparized Dodge Sixpack Charger concept | West 59119 |
| Mitsubishi | Not on SEMA’s 2025 automaker list | West 52249 |
Ford’s Maverick 300T gained 50 hp over the stock truck through a turbo with a 59 mm compressor wheel and a Mishimoto intercooler 58.8% larger than the original. Toyota’s Turbo Trail Cruiser put the current i-Force 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 into a 1985 Land Cruiser FJ60.
Ford has two stands at the 2026 show and has said its focus is Ford Custom Garage, Ford Racing Parts and heritage crate engines.
Battle of the Builders, PRO Cup and Feature Vehicles
Battle of the Builders
Entries close October 16, before any 2026 finalists are chosen. The Bike Builder Shootout, new this year, takes place on opening day, Tuesday, November 3, on the Battle of the Builders stage in Central Hall. The four automotive class champions and the overall winner are announced there during the week.
| 2025 class | Winner | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall and Hot Rod / Hot Rod Truck | Troy Trepanier, Rad Rides by Troy | 1936 Ford roadster “Fenderless,” with a supercharged 312-cubic-inch Ford Y-block |
| Sport Compact / Import Performance | Tim Franklin | 1960 Porsche 356 |
| Off-Road | Ron Jones | 1973 Volkswagen Thing |
| BFGoodrich Young Guns | Thomas Dickerson | 1967 Chevrolet C10 |
PRO Cup Challenge
Six restyling shops are finalists, each building a dealer accessory package capped at $14,500 and 50 hours of installation. SEMA has named the shops but not their vehicles. Winners are announced Wednesday, November 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. at West Hall booth 50237.
Feature Vehicle Displays
The Truck and Off-Road Alliance will place up to 10 selected builds on the walkway between West Hall and North Hall, and has not published the list. Rays Wheels has its first official brand display in the Silver Lot in front of South Hall, marking 30 years of the Volk Racing TE37 wheel, with no cars named.
Frequently Asked Questions
What builds have been announced for SEMA 2026?
As of October 6, 2026, the confirmed ones are Turn 14 Distribution’s Roush-supercharged Ford F-150 and three Ford Raptors from Delinte Tires. A Datsun 260Z from Yorkshire Car Restoration and a 1970 pickup from MotorWeek are being built with the show as their stated target.
Has Toyota announced its SEMA 2026 builds?
Not as of October 6. Toyota is exhibiting at Central Hall booth 22200, and its 2025 lineup was first reported on October 24, 2025.
What is Ford bringing to SEMA 2026?
Ford has two stands, booth 20000 in Central Hall and booth 55033 in West Hall, and has said they will feature Ford Custom Garage, Ford Racing Parts and heritage crate engines. In 2025 it showed the 300-hp Maverick 300T, and its 2026 vehicles were still to be announced as of October 6.
When do SEMA builds get revealed?
Turn 14’s reveal and the Bike Builder Shootout are both on opening day, Tuesday, November 3. Toyota’s 2025 vehicles were first reported 11 days before that show opened.
Who won Battle of the Builders in 2025?
Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy won overall with “Fenderless,” a 1936 Ford roadster powered by a supercharged 312-cubic-inch Ford Y-block. The other class winners were Tim Franklin, Ron Jones and Thomas Dickerson.
When is the Battle of the Builders entry deadline?
October 16, 2026. The competition is open to builders with a vehicle on display at the show, and finalists and winners are announced on the Battle of the Builders stage in Central Hall during show week.
Can the public see SEMA builds?
Yes, on Friday, November 6, the one day the show admits the public. Tickets are $130, must be bought in advance and are limited to ages 16 and up. The SEMA Cruise at 4 p.m. that day sends show vehicles out of the convention center and is free to watch.
Which automakers are at SEMA 2026?
Ford, Toyota, Honda Racing Corporation, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Stellantis through Mopar. Mitsubishi was not on SEMA’s automaker list for 2025.
Source: SEMA Show
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