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Hennessey Performance Engineering Announces Their ZR1 Inspired HPE700 Camaro

Hennessey 2010 HPE700 Camaro


Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), well known for their Venom Dodge Vipers, Ford GT’s and recently released Dodge Challengers, announces their Limited Edition 2010 HPE700 Camaro.

At the heart of the beast is GM’s new LS9 supercharged V8 sourced from the new ZR1 Corvette. The engine is tweaked by HPE to the tune of 705 horsepower and 717 lb-ft torque. To qualify as a supercar under the HPE banner it can’t just go, it has to whoa. With optional 15-inch carbon brakes, lightweight HRE wheels with Michelin PS2 tires and full suspension upgrades, the HPE700 Camaro will be able to make full use of its newfound power.

In addition to the power and handling upgrades, Hennessey will also be offering an exterior aerodynamics package to improve down force at high speed. Penned by British designer, Steve Everitt, Hennessey’s Cam-Aero™ body upgrades include: Carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber side rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter, front fascia with hideaway-look headlights and front billet grille. Completing the look of the HPE700 is a ZR1 inspired hood design with window showing off the Hennessey’s tweaked LS9 powerplant.

2010 Chevy Camaro by Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE)


“The HPE700 Camaro allows our customers to combine supercar power and performance with classic American muscle car looks in a modern, daily-driver usable sportscar with a backseat and a trunk!,” said John Hennessey, President and CEO of Hennessey Performance Engineering. “We will be announcing other Hennessey turnkey vehicle packages for the 2010 Camaro in the near future along with an extensive list of aftermarket performance parts and accessories. But for now, the LS9-powered HPE700 Camaro, replete with ZR1 inspired looks and performance promises to be at the top of the American muscle car food chain later in 2009.

HPE700 buyers will also receive a 1-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.

Hennessey is offering the first HPE700 Camaros exclusively to registered bidders at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Orders can be placed at the Hennessey display at the show, by phone or e-mail beginning Tuesday, January 13 through Sunday, January 18, 2009. On Monday, January 19, 2009 the HPE700 Camaro will be available to the general public and can be ordered from select Chevrolet dealers as well as directly from Hennessey Performance Engineering.

Base price for the 2010 HPE700 Camaro is $109,500.



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Chevelle
chevelle69
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 year ago
wow! looks amazing... but the price... ugh. would love to see it on the road though.
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Dr511scj
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 year ago
Not a very good value compared to the Shelby GT500KR.

And will GM stay in business long enough to keep supplying Camaros?
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gamera
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 year ago
I'm a huge Mustang fan and love the GT500, but the KR is WAY over priced. Especially now that the 2010 GT500 has the same horsepower. The carbon fiber hood on the KR is gorgeous, but it's not worth the money. As for the Hennessey Camaro, it's pricey, but I guess if you want something close to a ZR1 and with a back seat, this is about as close as you'll get. I do agree about GM... I hope they follow through with the Camaro. They have already delayed production and put the convertible on hold
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