Hennessey Camaro, 705hp

[Rider]

That is bad fuckin ass! I love it.

[Chris S]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Why would I pay 6 figures for a Camaro?
Why not get the ZR1 for the same price?
Why not just use some of the bazillion options to build up a stock Camaro?

You'd be sure of getting your ZR1 when you pay for it.

W/ Hennessey, you might not see your money or your car again!

I wish people would stop giving that thief free publicity - he deserves to be in prison based on the things I've read about him!

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by Chris S

he deserves to be in prison based on the things I've read about him!

alot of us too. but i can tell you his shop is huge and his name seems to be getting bigger and bigger.

[RACER X]

Texas-based tuning firm Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has already announced plans for a highly modified 705hp (526kW) version of the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which it plans to launch early next year, but if over 700 horses under your hood seems a bit extreme Hennessey also sells a ‘milder’ 562hp (419kW) version. New photos of the car revealed today show that its looks match its capabilities.

Called the HPE550, the limited edition Camaro joins other mega-power custom cars like the recently launched ‘Godzilla 700’ Nissan GT-R and a string of ‘Venom’ Dodge Vipers, and nicely fills the void left by the canceled Z28.

Hennessey has decided to stick with the Camaro’s standard LS3 V8 engine from the range-topping SS model but thanks to the addition of a Magnuson supercharger and stainless-steel Corsa sports exhaust system output has been boosted to 562hp (419kW) at 6,200rpm and 557lb-ft (754Nm) of torque at 4,200rpm. Other modifications include new fuel injectors, a high-flow intake, aluminum wheels and custom aero package.

According to Hennessey’s own claims the HPE550 Camaro will sprint to 60mph from rest in just 4.1 seconds and pass the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at a 119mph trap speed.

Such performance doesn’t come cheap, however. The kit alone costs $18,950 without installation, and this is on top of the $31,000 base price for the Camaro SS. Hennessey can also fully install it for the price $24,950, which also comes with a half-day performance driving lesson at the Lonestar Motorsports Park drag strip near Hennessey’s workshop in Houston, Texas.

Looking to the future, Hennessey Performance has a twin-turbo 1,000hp Camaro in the works, so stay tuned for more.

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[Rider]

Originally Posted by RACER X

Such performance doesn’t come cheap, however. The kit alone costs $18,950 without installation, and this is on top of the $31,000 base price for the Camaro SS. Hennessey can also fully install it for the price $24,950,

$56K seems like a bargain for 705hp.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by RACER X

Texas-based tuning firm Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has already announced plans for a highly modified 705hp (526kW) version of the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which it plans to launch early next year, but if over 700 horses under your hood seems a bit extreme Hennessey also sells a ‘milder’ 562hp (419kW) version. New photos of the car revealed today show that its looks match its capabilities.

Called the HPE550, the limited edition Camaro joins other mega-power custom cars like the recently launched ‘Godzilla 700’ Nissan GT-R and a string of ‘Venom’ Dodge Vipers, and nicely fills the void left by the canceled Z28.

Hennessey has decided to stick with the Camaro’s standard LS3 V8 engine from the range-topping SS model but thanks to the addition of a Magnuson supercharger and stainless-steel Corsa sports exhaust system output has been boosted to 562hp (419kW) at 6,200rpm and 557lb-ft (754Nm) of torque at 4,200rpm. Other modifications include new fuel injectors, a high-flow intake, aluminum wheels and custom aero package.

According to Hennessey’s own claims the HPE550 Camaro will sprint to 60mph from rest in just 4.1 seconds and pass the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at a 119mph trap speed.

Such performance doesn’t come cheap, however. The kit alone costs $18,950 without installation, and this is on top of the $31,000 base price for the Camaro SS. Hennessey can also fully install it for the price $24,950, which also comes with a half-day performance driving lesson at the Lonestar Motorsports Park drag strip near Hennessey’s workshop in Houston, Texas.

Looking to the future, Hennessey Performance has a twin-turbo 1,000hp Camaro in the works, so stay tuned for more.

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thats a ton of money for not a lot of fast

Originally Posted by Rider

$56K seems like a bargain for 705hp.

no it doesnt

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Dave

thats a ton of money for not a lot of fast



no it doesnt

Where are you going to get 705hp cheaper? I'm talking from a builder, not a DIY hack job.

[Homeslice]

It's 562hp

And $6,000 labor is too much, considering they're all bolt-on mods

[goof2]

I'm interested to see what happens with the value of these cars in the future. Yenko did this with some early Camaros and while I don't know about now, they commanded a hefty premium over factory Camaros of the same vintage not long ago.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Rider

Where are you going to get 705hp cheaper? I'm talking from a builder, not a DIY hack job.

you're one of those ''wallet tuner'' guys arent ya?