The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)->ke216 Show holds a very special place in our hearts, largely because it's a different take on what an auto show traditionally is. Instead of debuting production cars or unveiling concept cars, SEMA is the place where automakers show off customized versions of their respective production models. This year, Scion->ke79 was one of the first to unveil its SEMA plans when it released the first details on its SEMA-bound models, including the Slayer-inspired "Mobile Amp" tC sports coupe->ke506.

The Slayer Mobile Amp tC is far from a sheep wearing wolf’s clothing. It’s an all-out assault to your senses, a living (albeit on four wheels) embodiment of Slayer’s aggressive and style of music. The exterior and interior of the tC->ke1339 sports coupe received equal amounts of details attributed to Slayer as it was built by Mike Vu of MV DESIGNZ. This program isn’t for the weak of heart, as the company did not settle for anything less than to make Tom Araya and the rest of the band proud to have their names attached to it.

Updated 10/30/2014: Scion unveiled the official details on the x Slayer Mobile Amp tC set to be unveiled next week at SEMA. Details after the jump.

Click past the jump to read more about the Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC.

2014 Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 180
  • Torque: 173
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Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC in detail

You can tell that is no regular Scion tC only by looking at its menacing body kit, including a front bumper that sits as close to the ground as possible. Custom headlamps and taillights have been fitted as well, but the coupe's main exterior highlight is its custom paint job. The dark-themed exterior is adorned by airbrushed skulls on its sides and lower front apron, with the "Slayer" logo painted on the suicide doors. The engine food features the band's iconic eagle crest. The exterior is rounded off by Billet Slayer sword blate wheels with spike-style center caps. Needless to say, this tC has thrash metal written all over it.

The interior is one massive audio system that includes a custom Pioneer system, large speakers, a bespoke mixer, and a 32-inch monitor for media playback. Modification don't stop here though. The tC also sports a skull-shaped fear shifter and a machined sword as a handbrake lever. The seats are embroidered with the Marshall logo, with one more Slayer crest on the headrests.

Scion tC

The Scion FR-S is what people will remember, but let’s not forget that it’s not the only sports coupe in Scion’s current lineup. The other model is the tC and if you take out the novelty of the FR-S sharing its architecture with the Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ, the tC actually makes for a more compelling sports car.

For one, it’s a lot cheaper than the FR-S with prices starting at just $19,210 for manual transmission models and $20,360 for automatic transmission models. It also has a design of its own and not shared with any other car.

Even if the FR-S does have a slight edge in power, the tC actually isn’t far behind, thanks to a 2.5-liter inline-four engine that produces 180 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque. that's good enough to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a little over seven seconds to go with a top speed of around 130 mph.

Don't sleep on the Scion tC just because it doesn't have the recognition of the FR-S. You can actually make a good case for the tC being the better purchase relative to what you're looking for in an affordable sports car.