Ken Lingenfelter and Mike Copeland, along with everyone at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, have been designing, wrenching, painting, and stitching like mad men and women in preparation for the 2012 SEMA Show, because the 2012 SEMA Show marks the official launch of the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering LTA Convertible. This cool 1971 Pontiac Super Duty Trans-Am inspired muscle car is a head turner for sure. With custom Pontiac appropriate white exterior and blue interior, along with the familiar “beak”, fender vents, and rear wheel canards, this thing exudes cool. Of course 455 cubic inches of LPE LS Engine, making 655 horsepower is pretty bad assed as well. This car features not only cosmetic, but also serious performance enhancements.

We were there for the unveiling, and have photos and much more information from Lingenfelter as well. Check it all out below.

LINGENFELTER DEBUTS PRODUCTION LTA VEHICLE
Performance Company Announces Limited Edition Cars Available for Purchase

DECATUR, Ind. – Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) has turned their LTA concept car into reality by debuting the first production Lingenfelter LTA at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Lingenfelter announces they will build a limited quantity of Lingenfelter LTA vehicles for eager customers to purchase starting this year.  Initially developed to evoke the muscle car styling from the past combined with Lingenfelter’s latest technologies, the Lingenfelter LTA has been a hit in collector car circles and enthusiast crowds across the country.

“Due to overwhelming response after displaying conceptual versions of the LTA at previous SEMA Shows and other events, Lingenfelter has decided to take the car to production,” said Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.  “As a long-time admirer of the Firebird Super Duty, I initially wanted to build this car to celebrate and improve upon that special brand.  After gauging the reactions of interested customers, we learned many enthusiasts share our passion for these eye-catching performance vehicles.  And after thousands of inquiries, Lingenfelter determined we had to build limited quantities of the Lingenfelter LTA.”

Lingenfelter went on to explain the many differences between their concept LTA and the production version.

“We’ve taken the time to re-design this car, to re-create factory features and enhance each aspect of the vehicle, from new taillights to a re-designed deck lid and wheels,” he explained.  “We aren’t selling individual parts and components for our customers to create this car on their own; we’re delivering a complete, finished vehicle that’s been re-done inside and out.”

The Lingenfelter LTA begins as a 2010-2013 model year Chevrolet Camaro, which Lingenfelter then enhances with high performance products and body-modifying accessories.

It will be available in three levels to suit customers’ tastes, with the Level 3 LTA containing Lingenfelter’s impressive 455 cubic inch LS engine that delivers a powerful 655 horses.  The Level 3 LTA also features LPE/Kooks Headers with high flow converters, an LPE/CORSA Performance cat-back exhaust, Brembo Brakes, 20×9.5 and 20×11 Honeycomb Wheels with powder coated centers, a custom interior and more.  Lingenfelter badges, indicating the vehicle’s authenticity as a certified Lingenfelter creation, adorn the interior and exterior.

For more than 34 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.