LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING WINS 
MOTHERS CHOICE AWARD FOR LINGENFELTER T/A CONCEPT CAR

DECATUR, Ind. - The Lingenfelter T/A - the latest concept car featuring high performance and amazing design from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) - has won a Mothers(r) Choice Award for excellence in automotive design at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
 
The Mothers Choice Award winners are judged by a panel of industry experts during the SEMA Show and presented to a standout vehicle in each of several categories.  Judging is based on overall appearance, attention to detail, integration of custom and stock elements, paint finish, creative vision and execution of concept.  While Mothers Choice Award winners are considered winners in their own right, they are also in contention for the Mothers Shine Award.
 
The Lingenfelter T/A is a 2010 Camaro with custom-molded body styling that emulates the muscle-heavy cars from the '70s.  It features the engine specialist's custom Racing Head Service (RHS) aluminum engine block with an impressive 455 cubic inch displacement. 
     
"We are very proud to receive a Mothers Choice Award for the design of our T/A concept car, which we built to turn the heads of muscle car enthusiasts as well as to demonstrate our team's extensive knowledge of power and automotive technology," said Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.
     
The Lingenfelter T/A 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 aluminum details and are shorn with Nitto Tires in size 275/40ZR20 fronts and 315/35ZR20 rears.
     
A custom-designed CORSA Performance stainless steel exhaust provides even more torque for the Lingenfelter T/A concept vehicle, which is finished in an icy, bright white with an electric blue stripe running from front to rear.  A bright blue woven vinyl seat inserts and metal turned instrument panel accents highlight the interior, while Lingenfelter badges adorn the exterior.
     
For more than 30 years, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has created a matchless heritage of bringing astounding new capabilities to the world's most sought-after sports cars.  This legendary record of precision engineering continues today, as the highly skilled Lingenfelter production team continues to target design excellence in engine packages, superchargers and high-performance aftermarket components that refine power, speed and control.  For more information, visit www.lingenfelter.com, contact Lingenfelter Performance Engineering at 1557 Winchester Road, Decatur, IN 46733, or call 260.724.2552.
     
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