SEMA Preview: Hotchkis to reveal 750-hp LS7-powered Lingenfelter Camaro
2010 Lingenfelter Camaro by Hotchkis - Click above for high-res image gallery
Oh my. A stock 2010 Chevy Camaro SS produces 426 horsepower from its 6.2-liter LS3 V8. A Corvette Z06 turns out 505 hp from its 7.0-liter LS7. The Blue Devil, aka Corvette ZR1, is the most powerful car ever produced by General Motors and churns out a ridiculous 638 hp from its supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 guts. Impressive, but what if you were to strap a supercharger onto the bigger displacement LS7 from the Z06? Why, you'd get more power than you do from the LS9, that's for sure.
Obviously, that's exactly what Lingenfelter has done with its new Camaro. Co-engineered with suspension experts Hotchkis, the 2010 Lingenfelter Camaro features a 750-hp supercharged 427 cubic inch (though really 428) V8. No official word on torque, but let's just assume bat guano levels of twist. For one thing, this Camaro motor is a bit more than simply a blower bolted to a big block. For one thing it has forged JE pistons. For another it has titanium intake valves and Iconel exhaust valves – we don't even know what Iconel is! Oh wait, thanks to the magic of the internet we learn that Iconel is an "austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloy" that is "oxidation and corrosion resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments." What on earth is austenitic?
And that's just part of what makes the engine so mighty. But Hotchkis and Lingenfelter didn't stop with a stonkin' motor. As you might expect, the suspension is pretty incredible, too. Underneath the Camaro you'll find a
Then there's the body kit, which consists of all sorts of bits and baubles like a front splitter, rocker extensions, a carbon fiber grille, functional air extractors on the hood, trunk spoiler, rear fascia and LPE exhaust tips. All in all, this looks to be one mother of a Camaro. We'll be there live at the SEMA Show to cover the reveal in a couple of weeks. Until then, make the jump to check out the full press release and stats.
Gallery: 2010 Lingenfelter Camaro by Hotchkis
PRESS RELEASE
Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (October 2009) – Two of the most storied names in domestic performance vehicles will join together to debut a stunning, world-class supercar at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Decatur, Indiana, will unveil its latest offering; a 750 horsepower 2010 Camaro SS in the Hotchkis Performance booth at the annual automotive aftermarket trade show. Hotchkis Performance, of Santa Fe Springs, California, developed the suspension system for the Lingenfelter Camaro and has worked with the renowned specialty supercar builder on several projects in the past.
"Over the years we have been involved in dozens of OEM and racing development programs, but this one is special," said Hotchkis Performance founder and president John Hotchkis. "Lingenfelter builds some of the fastest, coolest and most refined domestic supercars in the world, and the fact that they asked us to help develop the suspension for a 200 mph Camaro and then offered to debut the car in our booth is very exciting. Everyone in attendance will certainly be impressed with this stunning piece of high-performance engineering."
The Lingenfelter 750HP Supercharged LS7 2010 Camaro SS is a technological tour de force, featuring a hand-built 427 CID (7.0L) LS7 engine featuring forged pistons, titanium connecting rods and Inconel exhaust valves. A Magnusson/Eaton TVS2300 supercharger breathes into a custom Lingenfelter intake manifold. The result is 750 tractable, usable horsepower. Other highlights include a Hotchkis Total Vehicle System (Sport Springs, Adjustable Sport Sway Bars and ChassisMax Subframe Brace), Brembo brakes, custom LPE 20-inch 10-spoke wheels, an LPE exclusive air management body kit, a custom embroidered interior and a Mito rear view mirror with video display. The Lingenfelter body kit and engine package will also be offered as separate packages.
* Engine
* 427 CID/7.0L LS7 engine
* 8.8:1 compression ratio with forged JE pistons
* Production GM LS7 crankshaft and titanium connecting rods
* LS7 cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and Inconel exhaust valves
* Magnuson/Eaton TVS2300 supercharger
* Custom fabricated LS7 cylinder head supercharger base manifold
* Lingenfelter 14 rib rear drive system with tensioner pulley
* Lingenfelter/ATI Racing 10 rib front accessory drive
* Lingenfelter heavy duty power steering pump
* Lingenfelter low temperature thermostat
* Custom Lingenfelter coil covers
* Corsa stainless exhaust system
* Lingenfelter Camaro SS twin pump fuel system with LPE fuel pump controller
* Drivetrain
* Six-speed manual transmission
* Lingenfelter 6 bolt LS9 twin disk flywheel and clutch assembly
* Heavy duty Driveshaft Shop halfshafts
* Chassis
* Hotchkis Sport Springs
* Lingenfelter double adjustable Sachs shocks
* Hotchkis Sport Suspension Adjustable Sway Bars
* Hotchkis ChassixMax Subframe Brace
* Brembo brake calipers and Brembo rotors
* Wheels/Tires
* Custom LPE 10 Spoke Design Wheels
* 20 X 9.5 Fronts
* 20 X 11 Rears
* PIRELLI 275/40ZR20 Fronts
* PIRELLI 305/35ZR20 Rears
* Lingenfelter Camaro SS Body Package:
* Front Fascia Splitter
* Rocker Extensions
* Carbon Fiber Grille
* Hood with Air Extractors
* Rear Deck Lip/Spoiler
* Rear Fascia Extension with LPE Exhaust Tips
* Custom LPE 10 Spoke Wheels
* Lingenfelter Embroidered Interior
* Lingenfelter badges
* Interior
* Muth turn signal mirrors
* Mito rear view mirror with video display
* Lingenfelter/Grant custom steering wheel
* Lingenfelter CNC machined pedal covers
* Lingenfelter floor mats
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
300istheno. 10:08AM (10/21/2009)
ugly....
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Geekengineer 9:51AM (10/21/2009)
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=iconel
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Wayno-san 9:56AM (10/21/2009)
Ducktail looks silly, I like the rest.
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abbas350 10:00AM (10/21/2009)
i don't much like any of it... well except for the LS7
kingtaz0 9:56AM (10/21/2009)
OK, I like the way the hennessy camaro looks, but atleast with lingenfelter you will get your car back.
So win!
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Rich 9:59AM (10/21/2009)
Austenite is two things: it is a form of molten iron that can absorb uncommonly high amounts of carbon. As a solid, austenite is iron that has undergone this high carbon treatment. An austenitic alloy is steel that involves austenite.
High carbon steel is stronger and can withstand much higher temperatures than regular steel. Sorry to evaporate the mystique, but it's century-old materials science.
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TigerMil 10:38AM (10/21/2009)
Well, there are physical issues involved...austenitic structure is face centered cubic, martensitic is body centered cubic. austenitic is generally more malleable, martensitic is stronger/harder/more brittle--relative to steel. Yes, old physical science. Inconel is just a very nice material for valves. Expensive, too.
But not as expensive as inconel exhaust headers...even more expensive than titanium but not as light.
Rick C. 10:27AM (10/21/2009)
Another traction-challenged beast. Buy stock in a tire company.
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akboss302 1:09PM (10/21/2009)
I was just thinking that. You can put ten thousand horsepower in a car - if it's twisting at a fat pair of street tires you're going to have the same problem as just about every other high-hp RWD car - no traction. A 2002 WRX did 0-60 in 4.8 with 227-hp. What does the new Camaro SS do with a 426-hp, 6.2L V8 - I've read 4.6 seconds. I'm not knocking this new Camaro, once those tires hook up this thing will go like mad, but it's just not as usable as an AWD car.
dsgnr 10:23AM (10/21/2009)
wow, a tuned Camaro.
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Tom 10:49AM (10/21/2009)
MMMMMMmmmmmm, stonkin' motor...
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katshot 10:43AM (10/21/2009)
Why is everyone's answer MORE POWER? Like Rick C. said, what's the point? Beyond that, I gotta say that I would be skeptical of ANYTHING Lingehfelter. They tend to be fast but short-lived.
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J 12:22PM (10/21/2009)
Because it makes cars quicker and faster.
Why are you reading about a Camaro at all if you don't grasp the concept of 'more power generally = more better'?
Perhaps you were looking for AutoblogGreen?
katshot 12:48PM (10/21/2009)
Always nice to hear from uninformed teenagers.
Ever hear the saying that horsepower sells cars? Unfortunately, it's being taken to ridiculous heights these days.
Yar 12:59PM (10/21/2009)
Fast but short lived? I've got a Lingenfelter package on my GTO and I've put thousands of miles on it without a single problem (Hotchkis suspension as well). LPE isn't just a power company, they make the entire car much better, and they aren't crooks and cheats.
akboss302 1:15PM (10/21/2009)
It's a grunt war - 'my car has more hp than yours'. And using the excuse of more speed? If you take your car to the track that makes sense - I passed a ZR1 the other day on the highway, cause, you know, speed limits apply no matter what you drive. A Lotus Elise would be way more fun to drive on normal roads than a Camaro with a 1-ton motor in the front, no matter how much power you get out of it.
katshot 1:30PM (10/21/2009)
@ Yar: Obviously, everything the company makes isn't crap. My point was that I've read MANY high-profile comparisons where Lingenfelter was involved, where their car didn't finish the competition due to a break-down.
Redline 10:54AM (10/21/2009)
That's bitchin'
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Lar7789789 11:39AM (10/21/2009)
oh this thing is just plain UGLY.
The excitement about the car is starting to wear off now................ the Camaro is just a novelty. I don't see the Camaro being around any longer than 2013.
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LaserRed38 1:42PM (10/21/2009)
I don't know, reading about it...I get bored. But every time I see one on the street it still turns my head. And every time I see one in a parking lot, I have to stop and cup my hand over the window so I can see inside, even though I've seen dozens of them up close. It still draws my attention.
That being said, when I look at the new Camaro (and the last GTO gave me the same feeling), I can't help but think, "what next?" Most cars you can look at an appreciate how they perform in their respective time and place. I just can't see how this Camaro will be "refreshed". With all the hype they built up, especially with Transformers, I don't see how they will top that in a couple years when it's time for a refresh. Obviously the interior can be redone, but the exterior? I guess we'll see, and it really depends on how GM does the next couple of years.