![]() Third, it’s one thing to piece together a fast car, but it takes a special eye and talent to make it pleasing to the eyes. A surprise to all of us is the BMW DCT transmission which we’ll have Mauricio explain more on later. ![]() There’s also a JDM-spec 2JZ under the hood that’s ready to catapult this big sedan around the nation’s top road courses. The aero isn’t just for show but modeled off a proven hill climb car. Second, every inch of Mauricio’s Lexus has been touched or upgraded with the intention of “does this make the car go faster, turn quicker, and brake harder?” And the answer is an astounding, “yes!”. Mauricio’s has been ripped apart and repurposed strictly for road racing. The second-generation GS platform isn’t as popular to modify these days, with most examples still going for that slammed ‘n bagged VIP style. The first thing that really gets us is, “Wow, someone really went all-out on a 20-year-old Lexus!”. This is why when we encountered Mauricio’s GS, it wasn’t just a breath of fresh air, but the well-thought-out build blew our judges away. When finding “the one”, you must consider more than just horsepower, but look for an overall package that’s engineered for speed while still being pleasing to the eyes. There’s certainly no shortage of race-ready builds on display. We’ll be the first to admit that narrowing down the Best Performance Car at a mega show like SEMA is nearly an impossible task. ![]() With the goal of recognizing the two best vehicle debuts and their builders, we’re excited to congratulate Mauricio Reece for taking home Best Performance Car with his time attack-themed Lexus GS 300. Last November, the SEMA Show Ultimate Build was born – a new award created by Pit+Paddock and Meguiar’s.
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