The National Corvette Museum (NCM) has officially welcomed Ken Lingenfelter to its Board of Directors. Lingenfelter joins the museum board as an At-Large Member, and is a well-respected figure in the Corvette community, bringing both expertise and a deep passion for the brand. Most folks will recognize the Lingenfelter name from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, which has made an array of contributions to the high-performance aftermarket over the years.
Ken Lingenfelter
Ken Lingefelter is the son of a GM executive that served as manager at the Fisher Body Assembly plant in Ohio, and over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of vehicles. As the current owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Ken Lingenfelter has also spent years refining and enhancing GM performance, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the aftermarket performance industry. Ken acquired Lingenfelter Performance Engineering from his cousin, John Lingenfelter, in 2008.
Beyond his business ventures, Lingenfelter has also been a longtime supporter of the NCM, consistently advocating for its mission to preserve, celebrate, and promote Corvette history and innovation. Additionally, Ken has offered several of his personal vehicles for display at the museum, most recently with his 1954 Corvette EX-87 Duntov Mule.
Ken’s appointment to the Board of Directors is expected to influence the Museum’s growth, future projects, and engagement strategies, ensuring it continues to thrive as a bucket list destination for Vette enthusiasts worldwide. For those readers who may be unaware, the NCM is located just down the road from the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky, the exclusive production facility for Corvette nameplate since 1981.
Interestingly, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering recently announced a new stroker 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) engine upgrade for the C8 Vette, pushing output to a claimed 700 horsepower. The upgrade is designed for the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 engine, which produces 490 horsepower from the factory, and is compatible with both the C8 Stingray and C8 E-Ray models.
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I have a 2015 Camaro zl1 every place I drive the best i get more complements on the car I think you all missed the boat by stopping production. i think the ford mustang I s going to sell like crazy now that they have no compactization
Gary, the S650 Mustang is one of the worst-selling Mustang generations of all time. The hideous jumbotron inside the car isn’t helping with the sales either. They are too expensive for the average joe now, and they ain’t no Corvette.
Ron
The Lingenfelter family is truly amazing. John built motors for my boat back in the day and I have had the fortune of meeting Ken and his wife. They are members in our local Corvette club and I have been at there open house to view his collection.
The nicest people you will ever meet.