
{"id":1923,"date":"2016-11-04T21:02:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T21:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2024-04-29T08:52:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T08:52:05","slug":"2016-ford-sema-award-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2016-ford-sema-award-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford takes home multiple 2016 SEMA awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>2016 Ford SEMA Award Wins<\/h2>\n<p>Every year the Specialty Equipment Market Association show serves as a showcase for all of the custom features offered on popular vehicles. At each show, several recognitions are awarded that recognize the top models in several different categories. For the second rear in a row, Ford has taken home three significant SEMA awards.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Ford Models Winning SEMA Models<\/h3>\n<p>Three of Ford\u2019s most popular models left the SEMA show with significant hardware. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Coupe, while the Ford Focus earned the title of Hottest Hatch and the ever-popular F-150 took home the title of Hottest Truck. This is the first time an OEM has repeated as winner of three awards.<\/p>\n<p>All three of these vehicles feature models that bear the fingerprints of the Ford Performance team. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-kind-of-engine-is-offered-on-the-2017-ford-focus-rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford Focus RS<\/a> has earned the love of hot hatchback fans across the world with its turbocharged performance and fun.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone familiar with the Ford Mustang will respect the capabilities of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2017-ford-shelby-mustang-gt350-trim-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelby Mustang GT350<\/a>. This special Mustang model features a powerful V-8 engine and several added features to maximize the performance of the iconic sports car.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23101101\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350R_B1_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front-quarter view of the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23101101\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350R_B1_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23101101\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350R_B1_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the Ford Performance team got its hands on the Ford F-150, the results were impressive. Enter the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2017-ford-f-150-raptor-off-road-performance-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford F-150 Raptor<\/a>. This special trim level optimizes the already capable truck for off-road performance. 2017 Raptor models will come equipped with Ford\u2019s all-new third generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-kind-of-engine-will-be-offered-on-the-2017-ford-f-150-raptor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is the new Raptor engine the same engine from the Ford GT?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Ford Performance lineup contains several models that are ready to provide adventure and fun both on and off of the roads.<\/p>\n<p>Ford is committed to continuing to support the aftermarket industry. Recognitions like these three SEMA awards show how well the company has built a relationship with fans seeking to further modify their vehicles.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-cars-winder-ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our selection<\/a> at Akins Ford.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2016 Ford SEMA Award Wins Every year the Specialty Equipment Market Association show serves as a showcase for all of the custom features offered on popular vehicles. At each show, several recognitions are awarded that recognize the top models in several different categories. 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