– Press Release
| Creating vehicles with astounding performance capabilities and “stop-in-your-tracks” curb appeal is nothing new for Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE), and they’ve done it once again with their newest concept car the Lingenfelter T/A.Readied for its debut in the Nitto Tire booth at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, the Lingenfelter T/A utilizes “all the styling and muscle from the past combined with the technology and elegance of today,” according to Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.The vehicle, a modified 2010 Camaro with exhaustive engine and performance refinements as well as custom-molded body styling, harkens to the muscle-heavy ‘70s cars so beloved by enthusiasts.”Lingenfelter Performance Engineering designed and built this vehicle with one goal in mind – to celebrate, in a most pronounced manner, America’s muscle-car heritage,” said Lingenfelter. “Just one look at its spirited design is all it takes to realize Lingenfelter knows power. And a turn of the key confirms that fact as all 650 horses start running.”First and foremost is the Lingenfelter T/A’s power plant – a custom Racing Head Service (RHS) aluminum engine block with an impressive 455 cubic inch displacement. It features 4.155″ bore Diamond 11.5:1 compression ratio pistons and a 4.200” stroke Lunati forged crankshaft. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering-brand CNC ported and polished LS7 heads and an LSX FAST 102 intake finish off the engine, which produces 655 hp and 610 ft.-lbs. of torque.To assist the Lingenfelter T/A in handling that raw power, the car also features a Lingenfelter 6-bolt LS9 twin disk flywheel and clutch assembly and heavy-duty Driveshaft Shop halfshafts.Body enhancements to the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering concept vehicle include a dramatic new hood with a shaker scoop and blue keyed stripe. A new front fascia borrows from the vehicle’s inspired muscle car heritage, and incorporates custom head lamps, grille and turn signals for authentic detailing. The car’s fender has a functional side extractor scoop and the rear quarter has a leading edge wheel flair. Dramatic details in the back again point to the vehicle’s 1970s roots. Rear corners of the car have been extended nearly 4-inch with a wrapped down stand-up spoiler. Custom-created taillight housings nicely complement the package. Wheels are custom designed 20-inch Honeycomb’s with bright brushed A custom-designed CORSA Performance stainless steel exhaust provides Finally, to complete the muscle car experience, bright blue woven vinyl
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