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Hennessey ZR1 Corvette Z700 Pictures & Details

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:42:53 +0000

Hennessey just announced a Limited Edition 705 hp Z700 Nürburgring-Tested Track Upgrade for the 2010 Corvette ZR1. Total Cost (including 2010 ZR1) $207,150 USD.

Hennessey’s Z700 performance package upgrades the LS9′s supercharger, exhaust and air induction systems, which is then dyno tuned to 705 bhp.

Additional upgrades include ultra lightweight carbon fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires that further reduce rotating weight 60 lbs. Hennessey’s Z-Aero carbon fiber front splitter, canards and rear spoiler which add 300+ lbs of down force.

Full Press Release from Hennessey Performance Engineering:

(SEALY, TX) The world’s fastest and most powerful production Corvette, the 638 bhp ZR1 has become the pinnacle of American sports cars. For most ZR1 owners, having a car capable of Nurburgring times of 7:26 is more than enough performance to satisfy their need for speed. However, for the select few who subscribe to the mantra of “Too much horsepower is never enough” Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has something special in store for them in 2010. HPE is happy to introduce the company’s 705 bhp Z700 upgrade package for the 2010 Corvette ZR1. Porsche 911 owners wanting the uber Porsche can order the GT3 RS. Dodge Viper enthusiasts wanting the ultimate road race Viper have the ACR. Now ZR1 owners can opt for the Hennessey Z700 upgrade for their Corvettes.

Hennessey’s Z700 performance package starts by upgrading the LS9′s supercharger, exhaust and air induction systems, which is then dyno tuned to 705 bhp. But this is just the beginning. Additional upgrades include lightweight carbon fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, which reduces rotating weight by nearly 60 lbs. Hennessey’s Z-Aero carbon fiber front splitter, canards and rear spoiler also add over 300 lbs of downforce, helping plant the added power to the road or track. Rounding out the Z700 upgrade package is a revised interior with lightweight carbon fiber seats, Alcantara steering wheel and shift knob.

HPE will be throwing its hat into the Ring – literally – with plans to begin testing the Z700 at the famed Nurburgring in Germany later in 2009. The company plans to build just 24 of these limited-edition Corvette ZR1′s for the 2010 model year. Each customer also gets a full day of performance driving instruction in his or her new Z700 at Hennessey’s own private test track, Lonestar Motorsports Park. Lonestar, which is next to the company’s facility, is located just west of Houston, Texas and has a full quarter-mile dragstrip as well as the addition of a 1.1-mile road course which will soon be under construction.

Power:
705 hp @ 6,400 rpm
717 lb-ft Torque @ 3,200 rpm

Performance:
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds
0-100 mph: 6.4 seconds
1/4 mile: 10.6 @ 134 mph
Skid pad: 1.08 lateral G
Note: HPE VBox preliminary test data.

Z700 Package Includes:
Supercharger Modifications (15 psi boost)
Intercooler System Upgrade
Air Induction System Upgrade
Stainless Steel Exhaust Upgrades
Hennessey Light Weight Carbon Fiber Wheels
Front: 19 x 10.5 inches; Rear: 19 x 12.5 inches
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tires
Front: 265/35-YR19; Rear: 325/35-YR19
Sparco Carbon Fiber Seats in Alcantara (Driver & Passenger)
5-Point Harnesses with Harness Bar
Alcantara Steering wheel & Shift Knob
Lowered Factory Suspension
Corner Weighted with 4-wheel Alignment
Z-Aero Carbon Fiber Body Parts: Front Splitter, Canards, Rear Spoiler, Vented Factory Hood
Hennessey & ZR700 Interior & Exterior Badges
Limited Edition Serial Numbered Plaque
1-Day Driving Instruction at Lonestar Motorsports Park
3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty
Total Cost Including New 2010 ZR1: $207,150 US Dollars

Optional Upgrades
Z750 – 755 bhp Upgrade
Z1000 – 1,000 bhp Twin Turbo / Supercharged Upgrade
Custom Exterior Colors
Custom Interior Upgrades & Colors
German Delivery – Nurburgring Delivery & Driving Instruction

[Source: Hennessey.com]

Hennessey LS9 Camaro SS Video

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:50 +0000

Back in April 2009 we presented some Hennessey Camaro SS Pictures & Details. Here is a video of the World’s First LS9 Powered 2010 Camaro SS by Hennessey Performance Engineering.

Only 24 will be produced and will be priced at $110,000 and includes a 1-day track performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park. Watch this short video and listen to the LS9 fire up and rev a couple times. This is the engine found in the new Corvette ZR1.

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[Source: YouTube.com]

Hennessey Camaro SS Pictures & Details

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:54:11 +0000

With the recent release of the Chevrolet Camaro, the Z28 performance version doesn’t appear willing to make it’s debut anytime soon, especially with the state of the economy and more importantly the gloomy and stalled auto industry.

Leave it to Hennessey Performance to create the Hennessey Camaro HPE550 which pumps out 562hp and 557 ft-lbs of torque! Hennessey claims this tuning package will deliver a 0-60mph clocking of 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile run at 11.9 seconds at 119mph.

Hennessey achieves this by taking a stock 2010 Camaro SS and adding a Magnuson supercharger, Corsa exhaust system, high flow fuel injectors, aero package, aluminum forged 1 piece wheels and a touch of the Hennessey spirit. The upgrade package alone costs $24,000 for pickup or $31,000 USD installed.

For those who really want to blow out their Camaro SS and be the baddest kids on the block, Hennessey provides a HPE700 ($54,000 USD = 705hp & 717 ft-lb torque, 0-60 in 3.7 seconds top speed 201mph) and HPE1000 ($59,000 USD=1000hp) packages which are twin turbo setups.

PRESS RELEASE

HENNESSEY PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION 562 HP HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGE FOR THE 2010 CAMARO

SEALY, (TX) – Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), well known for their extreme performance sports cars and muscle cars, announces their Limited Edition 2010 HPE550 Camaro.

At the heart of the beast is a supercharger system added atop the LS3 V8 making 6 psi boost combined with a Corsa stainless steel exhaust system and custom engine management calibration from HPE. This upgrade system results in 562 bhp and 557 lb-ft torque. Rounding out the package, HPE adds a set of light weight 20 inch wheels, Hennessey’s Cam-Aero ™ body upgrades include: Rear lip spoiler, carbon side rocker panels and front splitter, Hennessey graphics package and premium floor mats.

Hennessey plans to offer up to 500 units for the 2010 model year. Each HPE550 will come with its own unique serial number which will be displayed on a plaque located on the dash and under the hood. Other options available from HPE include: Larger brakes, suspension upgrades, upgraded interiors along with larger wheels and tires. HPE will also be offering more powerful engine upgrades including twin turbo systems producing up to 1000 hp.

HPE is also offering a modified version of the LS9 motor which currently powers the 638 bhp Corvette ZR1. The company has been testing their 705 bhp variant of the LS9 since February using retired GM engineer and racer, John Heinricy as their development engineer and test driver. Heinricy recently drove Hennessey’s ZR1 at the Texas Mile to a record setting speed of 196.7 mph in the standing mile.

“The HPE550 upgrade package gives 2010 Camaro owners the kind of power they are going to want, especially when they roll up on a Shelby GT500 Mustang”, said John Hennessey, President and CEO of Hennessey Performance Engineering. “We will also be offering an extensive list of aftermarket performance parts and accessories for the 2010 Camaro. From mild to wild, new Camaro owners will be able to order air induction systems, exhaust and header systems as well as supercharger systems, suspension kits and more.

HPE550 buyers will also receive a 1/2-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park – a ¼ mile dragstrip facility located adjacent to Hennessey’s 24,000 square foot production facility and showroom. The HPE550 Camaro is available from select Chevrolet dealers as well as directly from Hennessey Performance Engineering. Production will begin in May, 2009 and orders are now being taken.

Located just west of Houston Texas at the Lonestar Motorsports Park complex, HPE has been building American supercars for nearly two decades with its Veyron-beating Venom Vipers, Ford GT’s and recently released Dodge Challengers.

[Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/01/562-hp-hennessey-camaro-hpe550-is-the-z28-that-never-was/">HennesseyPerformance.com]

Hennessey ZR700 – Corvette ZR1

Anthony Carbone — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:35:54 +0000

Hennessey has just cranked out their street legal monster tuned version of the Corvette ZR1 called the Hennessey ZR700. By re-tuning and adding a new intake, exhaust and supercharger pulley this bitch can now yank you back in your seats with a 705HP and 717 LB-FT of torque!!

WORLD’S QUICKEST 2009 ZR1 CORVETTE: 10.90 @ 132

[Source: Jalopnik.com]

Godzilla 700 – Hennessey Nissan GT-R Upgrade

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:09:06 +0000

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Hennessey Performance has just come out with the Godzilla 700 Nissan GT-R Upgrade tuning package just in time for Christmas 2008. If you are one of the lucky few to have a Nissan GT-R, you might want to re-adjust your Xmas list to include this moderately priced tuning upgrade package!

Hennessey Godzilla 700 Price:
Mail Order: $18,500 USD
Installed: $24,500 USD

Tuned Power Output:
700hp @ 6400 rpm
630lb-ft @ 5200 rpm

Hennessey Performance Godzilla 700 Upgrades:
Upgraded Sport Turbos
Upgraded Intercoolers
Polished Aluminum Intercooler Pipes
Air Induction System Upgrade
Electronic Boost Controller
Stainless Steel Turbo Down Pipes
Stainless Steel Mid-Pipe Exhaust Upgrade
Stainless Steel Rear Section Exhaust Upgrade
Wastegate Actuator Upgrade
Blow-Off Valve Upgrade

Nissan GT-R R35 Photos – Tuned by Garage Defend

2008 Nissan GT-R – Godzilla Awakes On Steroids

[Source: HennesseyPerformance.com]

Godzilla 600 – Hennessey Nissan GT-R Upgrade

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:28:51 +0000

Hennessey Performance has just come out with the Godzilla 600 Nissan GT-R Upgrade tuning package just in time for Christmas 2008. If you are one of the privileged to own a Nissan GT-R, you might want to re-write your Christmas 2008 wish list to include this moderately priced GT-R tuning upgrade package from Hennessey Performance!

Hennessey Godzilla 600 Price:
Mail Order: $11,500 USD
Installed: $14,500 USD

Tuned Power Output:
600hp @ 6400 rpm
570lb-ft @ 5200 rpm

Hennessey Performance Godzilla 700 Upgrades:
Polished Aluminum Intercooler Pipes
Air Induction System Upgrade
Electronic Boost Controller
Stainless Steel Turbo Down Pipes
Stainless Steel Mid-Pipe Exhaust Upgrade
Stainless Steel Rear Section Exhaust Upgrade
Wastegate Actuator Upgrade
Blow-Off Valve Upgrade

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2008 Nissan GT-R – Godzilla Awakes On Steroids

[Source: HennesseyPerformance.com]

Modified Challenger SRT8: 2009 Hennessey SRT600

Anthony Carbone — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:58:02 +0000

From the tuners that brought you the Hennessey Venom – Neiman Marcus Edition Hennessey has been very busy modifying since acquiring an SRT8 Challenger on eBay! They have been turbocharging and tweaking it to create the first SRT600. Expect power output to be above 600 HP with 600 lb-ft of torque (holy shit) featuring the massive 6.1L Hemi under the hood!

Them good old boys from Texas are still tweaking the Challenger, but expect a 0-to-60 mph time in the high three second range, and a quarter-mile time below 12 seconds.

Hennessey plans to make a limited numbers of their Challenger SRT600, so now there’s one more level of eliteness to race towards for those who want one!

[Source: Jalopnik.com, HenesseyPerformance.com]

Hennessey Venom 700 NM Neiman Marcus Edition

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:24:03 +0000

Neiman Marcus announced that it is partnering with Hennessey Performance Engineering to introduce the 2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM. The 2008 Special Edition Hennessey Venom will be featured in the spring Neiman Marcus Men’s Catalog and will retail for $179.500.

The 2008 Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM features jet black paint with a 200-mph tested rear wing and Venom 700NM badges. Inside, custom details include black and red leather appointments, a numbered limited-edition dash plaque, embroidered floor mats and matching luggage. Underhood, there’s a custom engine featuring 700 horsepower with 645 lb-ft torque, that can attain 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

“The Venom 700NM offers world-class power, performance and looks in typical Hennessey style. We are very excited about our new partnership with Neiman Marcus.” said John Hennessey, President, Hennessey Performance Engineering. Only seven Venom 700NM Vipers will be made and the price includes one day of high-performance driving school at Lonestar Motorsports Park.

About Hennessey Performance Engineering
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) specializes in designing, testing, manufacturing and selling high-performance parts and services for the Dodge Viper SRT10, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Chrysler 300C SRT8 and Dodge Magnum SRT8 as well as other high performance and exotic brands such as Bentley, AMG Mercedes and Porsche. HPE is completing the construction of the company’s new 30,000 square foot engineering and manufacturing facility at the company’s Lonestar Motorsports Park – a 1/4 mile dragstrip located 45 minutes west of Houston, Texas. HPE is the only aftermarket tuning firm in North America that owns and operates its own vehicle testing track / proving grounds. The company will move to its new facility at the end of 2007.

About Neiman Marcus
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both print catalog and online operations under the Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman brand names.
Information about the Company can be accessed at www.neimanmarcusgroup.com.

Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM

Base Vehicle:
· 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible or Hardtop Coupe

Exterior Color:
· Black

Power:
· 700 bhp @ 6,200 rpm
· 645 lb-ft torque @ 5,200 rpm

Estimated Performance:
· 0-60 mph: 3.3 sec.
· 0-100 mph: 7.0 sec.
· 0-150 mph: 15.1 sec.
· Top Speed: 214 mph (hardtop coupe model)

Venom 700NM Engine Upgrade:
· Hennessey Stainless Steel Exhaust System Upgrades
· K&N High-flow Air Filter
· Hennessey High-flow Cylinder Heads
· Hennessey VenomAero Exterior Aerodynamic Upgrades
· Hennessey KW High-Performance Coilover Suspension Upgrade
· Hennessey Lightweight Brake Rotor Upgrade
· Hennessey Shift Knob Upgrade
· Hennessey Custom Leather Interior
· Hennessey Custom Matching Luggage
· Hennessey Lightweight Brake Rotor Upgrade
· Hennessey Lightweight Alloy Wheel Upgrade (19×10 inch front; 20×13 inch rear)
· Hennessey & Venom 700NM Exterior Badges
· Venom 700NM Serial Numbered Limited Edition Dash Plaque
· Hennessey 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Vehicle Warranty
· One Day High-Performance Driving School at Lonestar Motorsports Park

Cost: $179,500 US Dollars

[Source: NeimanMarcusGroup.com, tuningnews.net]