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>>DATA FILE 98 LINGENFELTER TWIN TURBO (WIDE BODY)
CORVETTE | | Owned by: Steve Coffey, Crossville, Tennessee | | >> BODY | | Production C5 Corvette modified with Lingenfelter “Wide Body” package | | Paint and body modifications by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE), Decatur, Indiana | | Modifications | Hood, Ferrari 550 Maranello fixed headlights and front/rear strobe lights, carbon-fiber front spoiler, front fascia, front fenders, rear fenders, rear fascia and rear air diffuser | | Paint | Metallic silver | | >> CHASSIS | | Production C5 Corvette, as modified by LPE | | Modifications | “Race”suspension with coilovers | | Wheels | HRE wheels, custom-made (with extra brake clearance) for LPE | | Tires | Michelin Pilot Sport (Front) P255-40/18 (Rear) P345-30/19 | | >> ENGINE | | Overhead-valve V8, C5R Chevrolet (Modified) | | Displacement | 427 ci | | Compression ratio | 8:1 | | Modifications | Two Garrett turbochargers with LPE turbo compressor housings and exhaust housings with integral wastegates, LPE twin high-efficiency air-to-air charge coolers, custom-molded silicone air ducts, cylinder heads CNC-ported/polished, computer-balanced rotating assembly with Callies forged-steel crankshaft, Lingenfelter custom hydraulic roller camshaft, Comp Cams valvesprings, stainless steel one-piece heavy-duty intake valves and Inconel one-piece heavy-duty exhaust valves, port-matched LS6 intake manifold, high-capacity fuel system, 304 stainless steel 4-into-1 custom exhaust manifolds/turbo outlet adapters, and Corsa stainless steel exhaust system | | Engine built by | Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE), Decatur, Indiana | | Horsepower | (per LPE): 725 @ 4,500 rpm | | Torque | (per LPE): 650 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | | >> TRANSMISSION | | Production C5 Corvette automatic transaxle with 3,400-stall torque converter, as modified by LPE | | >> INTERIOR | | Modified production C5 Corvette, as upgraded by LPE | | Modifications | Console lid autographed by John Lingenfelter, leather-covered rollcage, Simpson five-point safety harnesses (driver and passenger), carbon-fiber accents on dash and console | | Seats | Production C5 Corvette with "Lingenfelter Twin Turbo" lettering on headrests | | Gauges | Modified production C5 gauge cluster, including 0- to 300-mph speedometer | | Sound system | Production C5 Corvette | | Heat/Air conditioning | Production C5 Corvette |  Per Steve and LPE, this twin-turbo...  Per Steve and LPE, this twin-turbo 427 twisted the dyno to 922 hp. Both carbon-fiber fuel rails on this car have been signed by John Lingenfelter. Supposedly this car was the only LPE Corvette that John signed both fuel rails.  A complete Ken King two-tone...  A complete Ken King two-tone Saddle leather interior has been installed in the red car. The seats feature "Magnetic Red" piping as well as an added boost gauge on the left A-pillar. Although they're tucked behind the seats and can't be seen, this car is also equipped with a set of Simpson harness.  Steve's other serial #001...  Steve's other serial #001 Lingenfelter Vette is this red '02 Stage IV-equipped 427 twin turbo.  Special HRE wheels were custom-made...  Special HRE wheels were custom-made for LPE for extra brake clearance. The wheels on each car are a different style.  Steve Coffey isn't talking...  Steve Coffey isn't talking hit records here...but his Lingenfelters, Guldstrand Nassau Roadster, and BMW Z8 are all serial #001s.  This LPE Corvette is also...  This LPE Corvette is also equipped with a rollbar for safety and chassis rigidity.
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