The 2009 SEMA show was packed with cool custom cars and accessories. This is to be expected from the most anticipated car event of the year. But there was a big surprise in the sea of automobiles and booths that was the SEMA show. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering or (LPE) has been tuning muscle cars, namely GM vehicles, for years. It is no surprise that they have taken a new 2010 Camaro and converted it to what would be a new Pontiac Trans-Am is Pontiac were to make said car.
So how did they get this Trans-Am Concept car? Well start with one brand new 2010 Camaro SS and an LS engine that measures 455 cubic inches! Boar that bad boy out and stuff it with some pistons and a forged crank, top it off with some ported and polished LS7 heads and you get a healthy 655 HP and 610 lb.-ft of torque. 
The exterior features some classic elements from the 1971 Trans-Am. The most evident Trans-Am throwback is the edition of a Shaker Hood that was made so famous by Smokey and the Bandit. A new front bumper, fender vents, and rear spoiler round out the body modifications. Top this off with a cool blue sports stripe and viola we have a new trans-Am.
The interior is all retro throw back. Everything was custom made to look like the 71’ Trans-Am including the dash, console, seats, door panels, carpets, and instruments. Rounding out the changes are a set of 20-inch Honeycomb rims with Nitto tires.
The New Pontiac Trans-Am Concept by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering was one of the biggest hits at this year’s SEMA show.
Source:http://www.lingenfelter.com/engine-packages/camaro-gen-5-2010/lingenfelter-2010-camaro-lta-concept-car-sema-2009
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Hurst Performance Vehicles is known for customizing Viper’s and any other new American muscle to hit the scene. What started over 45 years ago with high performance shifters has moved onto customizing cars and one of the latest creations is the new Special Edition Hurst Pontiac.
It’s a 2010 Hurst/Pontiac H.O version of the G8 and G6 convertible. The new 2010 car will have 52 units manufactured to ensure its limited edition status. These cars will feature the Hurst’s traditional white and gold and black and gold colors along with Forged Hurst wheels and a unique Hurst shifter. The car will also sport a supercharged engine, suspension modifications, and a specially trimmed interior. Full pricing, details and availability information will not be released until sometime in August.
Visit Des Moines Pontiac for some great deals on a new 2009 Pontiac G8!
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