SEMA 2009: Hurst Mustang and Camaro

Knowing full well that it couldn't just leave out Ford and Chevy fans, Hurst brought out their versions of the new Mustang and Camaro to SEMA. Dodge fans have gotten plenty of love as it is lately with a Hurst version of both the Challenger and the Viper.

Both feature the kind of performance upgrades you would expect from any aftermarket built show car, including a supercharger, Magnaflow exhaust system, Eibach suspension components, Hurst Competition/Plus shifters and 20-inch wheels and tires. Each car also gets Katzkin leather inserts, embroidered floor mats, and a dash plaque.

Only 50 examples of each will be built, so if you want one you better hurry.

PRESS RELEASE:

Hurst Performance announced today that it is expanding its impressive line of "Gentlemen's Hot Rods," with a double-reveal of the first-ever PERFORMANCE SERIES Camaro and Hurst/Mustang. The unveiling will take place at the Hurst press conference in the Hurst/B&M Racing booth (Center Hall, #22343) on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:45pm PST at the 2009 SEMA Show.

At center stage, the legendary performance brand will feature the wildly popular supercharged HurstHemi/Challenger in stunning Black and Gold to fuel the Mopar-Ford-Chevrolet rivalry.

"I am very pleased to officially announce that Hurst is once again mixing it up in the middle of the muscle car wars," states Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance Vehicles. "Hurst made history by building some of the most collectible muscle cars ever for Ford, GM and Mopar, and we are doing it again!"

The PERFORMANCE SERIES HURST/Camaro is finished in one of Hurst's iconic white and gold colors with a painted gloss black graphics twist. These cars are available in both manual or automatic and feature an exclusive Hurst/Magnuson Supercharger, Hurst Competition/Plus shifter with a HARD-DRIVE™ shift handle and a Hurst AIR-SPEED™ body-color spoiler. The Eibach suspension and polished stainless-steel Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system deliver the sound and performance to match its attitude.

Only 50 of these limited edition muscle cars will be built each year. The Hurst hardware includes massive Hurst black-chrome forged wheels, BF Goodrich KDW performance tires and a custom gold car cover with black Hurst logos. A very tasty interior features HURST/Katzkin graphite leather with gold stitching and embroidered HURST logos, a sequentially numbered interior dash plaque and logo-embroidered floor mats. A signed Certificate of Authenticity with the owner's name is provided to complete the car's provenance.

The PERFORMANCE SERIES Hurst/Mustang Series 4 car will be available in coupes or
convertibles with only 50 of each color being built.

The car being unveiled at SEMA will be painted a stunning white, with black and gold Hurst PERFORMANCE SERIES graphics, 20" black chrome forged wheels shod with BF Goodrich KDW Performance Tires. The impressive list of performance hardware includes a Roush Supercharger, Hurst/Wilwood Performance Brakes, Hurst/Eibach coil-over suspension and sway bars, Hurst/Magnaflow stainless Steel exhaust and a new front spoiler. Inside, the centerpiece is the legendary Hurst Competition/Plus manual shifter with a gold-anodized HARD-DRIVE™ shift handle. The Hurst/Katzkin graphite grey leather interior with perforated seat inserts, contrast stitching and Hurst logo embroidery is complimented by the logo floormats and a sequentially numbered interior dash plaque.

Both the Hurst SUPER COMP/PLUS Camaro and the PERFORMANCE SERIES Hurst/Mustang will be sold exclusively by Hurst Authorized Dealers.

"We have been stunned by the overwhelming success of the Hurst/Hemi-Challenger; collectors and dealers have snapped up every single one that we can build," said Ron Flint, President of Hurst Performance Vehicles. "For the lucky few that step up, a Hurst/Mustang or Hurst/Camaro may prove to be the best investment they've ever made."

SEMA 2009: Lingenfelter's 750 hp Camaro SS

There were certainly a ton of Camaro's at SEMA, so it's kind of easy to think that this one in particular could have been lost in the crowd. Lingenfelter's SS doesn't have too many body mods or flashy graphics, but it does have more power than (almost) every other Camaro in attendance.

Lingenfelter's SS uses a Magnuson supercharger, titanium connecting rods, forged JE pistons and titanium intake valves to help the big 7.0 V8 produce an outstanding 750 hp.

Be sure and check out thre press release for more details on this "beast" of show.

PRESS RELEASE:

DECATUR, Ind. - Always on the leading-edge of performance refinement, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) will once again show its muscle, debuting a 750 hp supercharged 2010 LS7 Camaro SS engine and performance package at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The vehicle will be displayed at the Hotchkis Sport Suspension booth 24442, Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

"Lingenfelter's heritage is in using precision engineering to bring even more capability to already high-performing vehicles," said Ken Lingenfelter, owner, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. "Our LS7 Camaro SS package follows that tradition. In addition to the road-shattering 750 hp engine, the performance and body enhancements deliver stunning refinements in both power and curb appeal for one of today's most sought-after sports cars."

With a focus on supercharging the Camaro's power plant, the Lingenfelter 427 CID/7.0L LS7 engine features an 8.8:1 compression ratio with forged JE pistons, production GM LS7 crankshaft and titanium connecting rods, and LS7 cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and Inconel exhaust valves. Other engine upgrades include:

* 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

In addition to ensuring the LS7 Camaro SS delivers more raw power, the 2010 Lingenfelter package ups the ante on overall performance and also features: Lingenfelter 6-bolt LS9 twin disk flywheel and clutch assembly; Lingenfelter Camaro SS twin pump fuel system with Lingenfelter fuel pump controller; Lingenfelter double adjustable Sachs shocks; heavy duty Driveshaft Shop halfshafts; Brembo brake calipers and rotors; Corsa stainless exhaust system; and Hotchkis suspension springs, anti-sway bars and subframe brace.

Body enhancements are also part of the Lingenfelter LS7 Camaro SS package. The 2010 SEMA display vehicle features a front fascia splitter, rocker extensions, carbon fiber grille, new hood with air extractors, rear deck lip and spoiler; rear fascia extension; and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering exhaust tips. Custom Lingenfelter 10-spoke design wheels with Pirelli 275/40ZR20 tires on the front and Pirelli 305/35ZR20 on the back are also part of the performance upgrades.

A number of driver comfort, performance and style improvements finish off the Lingenfelter package, including: Muth turn signal mirrors; Mito rear view mirror with video display; Lingenfelter/Grant custom steering wheel; and Lingenfelter-brand CNC machined pedal covers, floor mats and embroidered interior.

Coveted Lingenfelter badges are emblazoned on the 2010 LS7 Camaro SS exterior, indicating the vehicle's authenticity as a certified Lingenfelter creation.

The Lingenfelter 750 hp supercharged 2010 LS7 Camaro SS engine and performance package is one of the company's high performance GM engine and vehicle packages available for purchase and installation by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. View it and more at www.lingenfelter.com.

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.

SEMA 2009: Ringbrother's 1964 Ford Fairlane "Afterburner"

Ringbrothers has quite a history of bringing incredible cars to SEMA each year, and this year was no exception. Their latest creation is dubbed "Afterburner," and is based on a 1964 Ford Fairlane.

The Fairlane has undergone an "extreme makeover" of sorts and features a carbon fiber hood, fenders, front and rear bumpers, side intakes, and deck lid spoiler. There's a ridiculous amount of billet aluminum in use here. Paint is a combination of three BASF R-M Diamond paint colors - Afterburner Red, Agent Orange and Mission Brown.

The Afterburner isn't all looks of course, it is packing some serious heat under the hood. A Roush 427 IR crate motor pumps out 560 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque and looks great doing it.