Gearhead Performance Group brings us another "new" Trans Am based on Camaro

Just how many versions of a "new" Trans Am will we ultimately see derived from the Camaro? While this writer certainly prefers a Pontiac over the Chevrolet version, is there that much of a demand in the market for a new TA? Or does everyone just have their own opinion on what it should look like?

Regardless of our opinion, there is indeed a third Camaro based Pontiac Trans Am replica coming to the market, this one from the Gearhead Performance Group.

One thing that instantly differentiates this TA from the others is the availability of a 900 horsepower 6.2 liter, twin turbo LS9 V8. That shouldn't have any problem getting the honeycombs spinning.

Lingenfelter to bring "2010" Pontiac Trans Am to SEMA

Sadly, Pontiac died a quiet death this year, taking along the possibility of a new Trans Am, or even a Firebird, with it. That hasn't stopped the aftermarket world from bringing a new Firebird to the masses, since the OG Pontiacs were just Camaros with different bumpers anyway.

Following the lead of Kevin Morgan, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is gearing up to offer it's own version of the Trans Am. And this is the kicker: Lingenfelter's version is even going to resurrect the 455 V8.

While the 455 isn't a Pontiac motor, it is a 655-horsepower engine is based on an aluminum GM LS-series block that's bored and stroked to equal the desired 455 cubes and capped with ported and polished LS7 heads.

Lingenfelter will debut the car next month at SEMA, when we expect to have more details and pricing.

Vacation time! Here's some posts to keep you busy in the meantime.

The bad news, at least for the readers, is that it's time for my annual big vacation. The good news is that we've got lots of juicy posts to keep you occupied while I'm gone.

There is a lot going on in the world of domestic performance right now. It's really a good time to be a fan of muscle. So without further ado, we have eight new posts for you to check out:

SV Motors 9 Competizione, in pictures!

Why you won't be seeing Chevrolet's Camaro in NASCAR

Momentum Race Group to run Camaros in KONI Challenge

Phoenix Trans-Am conversion kit coming for Camaro

Hennessey Venom GT to debut at 2010 Geneva Motor Show

2011 Mustang to get upgraded Track Pack to handle Coyote 5.0 power?

Corvette C7 coming in 2012?

Video: Iacocca Mustang commercial debuts

Enjoy, and we'll see you next week!

ASC creates a new Trans-Am using a 2010 Camaro

We knew, inevitably, that someone would do this. Unfortunately it won't be Pontiac, since they're being sent to the automotive graveyard by GM as part of it's restructuring efforts.

ASC (American Specialty Cars) stepped up to create the brother-of-Camaro clone, and it turned out better than we would have expected. And the best part is that ASC can take your 2010 Camaro and transform it into a Trans Am for you.

Details are scarce for now, but we'll be sure and have more as soon as it becomes available.