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Sleepers come in many forms, from well disguised muscle cars to monsters in economy car clothing. After witnessing the insanity of the 728 horsepower Camry we started thinking about the variety of different options when it comes to creating a sleeper. This weekend we want to know about your ideal vision of a seriously fast car that looks like anything but. How would you build the ultimate sleeper? More »
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Houston's Fastlane tuning shop is working on this 1971 Corvette dubbed "Golden Rod." It's been fitted with a new, supercharged LS9 from a ZR1, and the suspension, brakes and other components will be upgraded similarly. We also hear it's dating a 22-year-old yoga instructor. More »
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It's not uncommon to see high-power vehicles throw a little flame out the rear while dyno testing. When the 1,200-hp Hennessey Venom GT gets on the dyno, it's not uncommon to see an afterburner. More »
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Closely chasing Evolution Performance's eight second Mustang is Lingenfelter Performance's LS9-powered 2010 Camaro. Their six-speed Camaro is consistently running low nine-second quarter miles and, judging by this video, they're well on their way to an eight-second run. More »
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The Hennessey Venom GT made a surprise appearance at the famous weekly Cars & Coffee in Irvine, CA this morning. Check out the first pictures of the car in the 'merican wild. More »
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Chevy gives great head... cylinder head, that is. From the LSX small bore to the LS7 and LS9, Chevy runs deep in cylinder heads in this lazy susan-like display at the 2010 SEMA show. More »
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The insane $1 million Hennessey Venom GT's managed to sneak into Texas without setting off any USGS seismic sensors. The Lotus-bodied, 1,200-hp V8-powered Venom GT will debut at SEMA next week, where it will embarrass outrageously-painted Hyundai Tiburons. More »
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America is many things: Freedom. Food. Quality. The freedom to eat food lacking in quality. And Cadillacs. I took a 556-hp, rear-wheel-drive Cadillac into fast-food America, stuffing myself silly in search of truth and excess. This is what I found. More »
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The first production Elise-bodied, Corvette ZR1-powered Hennessey Venom GT adds a layer of shiny paint, but with 1,200 hp and a 2,548-pound curb weight the first customer will surely strip it back down to its carbon fiber body. More »
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The Hennessey Venom GT is no joke. ZR1 Engine. Up to 1,200 HP. Less than 2,400 Pounds. Better power-to-weight than a Bugatti Veyron. Lotus-derived chassis. $600K pricetag. It's so batshit crazy the sales price includes an "orientation" session. More »
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Turn up the Journey and call Papa John: Camaro5 has spy shots of the upcoming 6.2-liter Chevy Camaro Z/28. For reference, that's GM's Milford proving ground near Beach Lake Drive and Kensington Road. Party on. [Camaro5] More »
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The seductively mad Hennessey Venom GT was spotted by a tipster being loaded onto a carrier headed to an unknown location. What we do know is it isn't headed to Geneva as others have reported. More »
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Hoping to bring the Cadillac CTS-V closer to its reputation as the four-door Corvette ZR1, the mad tuners at Fastlane swapped the larger 2.3-Liter blower off the ZR1 into CTS-V sedan to create this tire-shredding. Depends-wetting CTS-VR1. More »
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Remember when Jalopnik built a 638 HP LS9 V8 for a Corvette ZR1? Cool, right? Well, GM's considering a program to let ZR1 buyers do just that. It's a totally awesome idea that's every super car buyer's wet dream. More »
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The Hennessey HPE700 has the heart of a ZR1 whacked-out on automotive meth and producing an ear-splitting 724 HP and 741 lb-ft of torque. Seriously, check out the video, it's like the banshee wail of a thousand PBR-soaked party-goers. More »
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The tremendously badass 1000HP Hennessey Venom GT Concept is taking shape and we've got new images of the build and digital renders of the car as well as shots of the Rainbow-Brite computational fluid dynamics simulations. This thing is sick. More »
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The Hennessey Venom GT concept sounds like the result of the world's greatest bet; A 1,000 HP twin-turbo LS9 V8 stuffed into the back of a 2,400-pound sports car. First photos and enticing details below. More »
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It's not every day you get to hand-build a 638 HP LS9 engine that'll slip under the hood of a Corvette ZR1. Yesterday was one of those days. Here's how the magic is made. More »
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Crank your speakers up to hear the angry, snarling sounds pumping out of the world's first LS9-powered 2010 Camaro — the HPE700 . Some say it eats babies for fuel. We wouldn't doubt it. More »
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A very observant Camaro5 reader spied this single shot depicting an alternate future where 556 HP supercharged 6.2-liter LSA powered 2012 Camaro Z28s live and roam free upon the highways. More »
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The power hungry folks at Hennessey Motorsport in Houston just completed their first swap of a ZR1-sourced LS9 into a 2010 Camaro, creating the HPE700 or what Chevy should call the Camaro Z28. More »
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Stile Bertone's Mantide now has a price and production run size: $2,000,000 and ten. Let's see if it's worth the 20× premium over its donor car: the Corvette ZR1. More »
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Dropping an LS7 V8 in a Chevrolet Matiz is kind of cool, but why not an LS9, fellas? Think big (or crazy small). What car deserves an LS9 V8? More »
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GM Performance Parts has announced the introduction of its 638 HP LS9 crate motor, set to debut at the SEMA show next week. Yep, the supercharged, 6.2-liter heart of the ZR1 can now be ordered without the Corvette wrapper, ready to drop into the bare engine bay of your choice. You get a complete engine including the ignition system, supercharger assembly, exhaust manifolds, dry-sump oil pan and provisions for the intercooler's liquid cooling system — pretty much everything in this gorgeous exploded LS9 view except the 'Vette engine cover. Pricing isn't mentioned, but considering an LS7 crate engine runs about $14k, figure well north of there. Plus a home-built Lamborghini to put it in, of course. Full release below the jump. More »
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Ever wonder what the hand-assembly of an LS9 — the 638 HP supercharged heart of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 — actually looks like? Well, the guys over at Automobile actually got to lend a hand in bolting one together. So, let's all take a moment to forget all about Nurburgring lap times and dealer mark-ups to sit back and watch GM do what GM perhaps does best: build a big ol' thumpin' V8. Video after the jump. More »
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We got a release from the folks at the General yesterday, and we were told we could run it at midnight-plus-one, but then we forgot about it. These things happen, you know. We mean, who gets excited about something as fait accompli as the 2009 Corvette ZR1 getting just over 620 HP? Well, if your answer is everyone, you're probably right. And why shouldn't we be excited about Zee new Really fast One from Chevy? Especially since they've now got officially certified power ratings on that beautiful Jakegasmic LS9 engine — 638 HP, nearly 103 horses per liter — and 604 lb-ft of torque, which'll let the new supercharged Corvette ZR1 break that all-important 200 MPH speed barrier. We knew there was a reason we liked this from the moment we first exploded the LS9 for all to see. Next question however is whether Wes will be back in the road test saddle in time for what we're expecting will be a summertime drive of the new ZR1 or whether it'll have to be one of us other Jalops jumping behind the wheel of the supercharged new Corvette. This may be the first time we've ever hoped someone wouldn't get better as quickly as possible. We kid. On the square. Anyway, what we do know is we've got the full press release after the jump. More »
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Corvette tuner Specter Werkes has announced its newest model, the GTR. A package of carbon fiber bodywork enhancements, basic engine tuning and wheels and tires, the GTR aims to bring a unique appearance and higher performance levels to any current model Corvette, including the ZR1. The GTR package adds $34,995 to the price of a stock vehicle, further engine upgrades are available for additional cost. The full press release follows the jump. [Via Specter Werkes] More »
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UK based Arash isn't planning to unveil its first vehicle - the range topping LS9 powered AF-10 - until late this year. But the company is already working on a follow up. The AF-8 will be to the AF-10 what the Gallardo is to the Murcielago: a cheaper, more practical vehicle that will be sold in larger numbers. These early design sketches show a mid-engined, Le Mans inspired supercar, with Arash's signature smiley front end. A production version should be ready for sale some time in 2010. More »
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Although you'll be able to see it for yourself if you're in town for the Detroit Auto Show next month (or watch the coverage live here on Jalopnik!), you still won't be able to see the new 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 the way we're showing it to you right now. If you'll remember, we were the first to show you the unofficial shots of the new 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1's beautiful 620+ HP LS9 engine. Next we brought you the in-cockpit camera footage of the ZR1 taking a lap at Laguna. Then we had the opportunity to show off all of the pictures and details on the new up-powered Corvette ZR1. Now we're going to go a little bit more in-depth, showing off all the little bits n' pieces of the supercharged small-block V8 engine under the hood of Zee-Really fast One. Above, you'll find the LS9 completely exploded and below, you'll find all the little bits n' pieces in the detail you know you need. Specific press release on the LS9 below the jump.
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This is it. Thanks to an anonymous tipster we have what appear to be the very first and clearest shots yet procured of the 2009 LS9 6.2-liter V8 engine powering the 2009 Corvette ZR1 — something we weren't expecting to see until the Detroit Auto Show in January. But, since information yearns to be free — and whoa, nelly, do these shots show off some serious information on what will be the most serious piece of weaponry in the General's quiver come next year — here they are and here's what we know. Essentially what you're looking at is what appears to be a standard twin-screw-type supercharger mounted below a highly efficient air-to-water intercooler system. Now, we can't speculate if it's tied into the engine system or if it has an independent radiator system — but we feel pretty confident all of this is a one-off, which means the General's running the show on every single horsepower above and beyond the stock horse output from the 6.2-liter V8 it all sits atop. Gearheads, your engine pr0n awaits in the photogallery below. While you check that out we're going to go and hide from GM's shock troopers. Hey, does anyone know the number for the witness protection program?
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The allegedly-LS9-powered 'Vette has been spotted yet again on the mean streets of the town that's close to Wert's suburb, shot by a man with a cam who saw the camo'd up C6 and a bunch of guys typing on laptops in a manufacturer-plated Suburban. Sadly, dude was too intimidated to shoot more because he didn't want to get busted. Note to dude, if you happen to be reading this: they cannot bust you for taking photographs of cars they're driving around on public roads. Just carry a Glock in case they decide to get rough. They're engineers, not the Geheime Staatspolizei. Shoot all you want, they'll make more Corvettes. – Davey G. Johnson More »
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Unsubstantiated tips come and go, but some stick around like relatives. If there's anything right in the world, this tip — which adds to the broadening legend of the "Blue Devil" Corvette — sticks. It's from a guy who knows a guy who's been to a master-mechanic's seminar on fixing the supercharged mill that will allegedly power the Dodge Viper-smoking 'Vette. According to the guy's guy, 700hp is in the works. More »
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The following cryptic message showed up today on Digital Corvettes. Apparently penned by a Chevrolet dealer, it may offer new insight into the upcoming "Blue Devil" Corvette. Not a hell of a lot of insight, mind you, but just about any is welcome. More »
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Chevrolet's long-rumored ber- monstrous Godzilla Vette, alternately referred to as the Blue Devil or SS, is slated for reality. According to GM performance cars honcho Tom Wallace. And yes, it will have 600hp. According to Wallace, the biggest problem is figuring how to make that horsepower usable. Still, we have no hard data on whether the car's long-debated LS9 mill will be naturally-aspirated or supercharged. More »
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One of our sources, now in deep cover somewhere in the Detroit area, reports the long-speculated "Blue Devil" corvette's "LS9" engine will be a supercharged LS7, not a spanky new DOHC mill as had been rumored. So does this rumor trump the earlier rumor, or will a a third rumor the same as the first trump them all? D'oh. More »
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We've been getting a bunch of tips regarding the rumored Corvette LS9 motor allegedly in development. Unfortunately, they've all come from some guy trying to promote his Corvette community site using false information. We took the bait somewhat, posting on an alleged drawing of the engine in question, but this time he's gone way too far. He's posted a shot of a chrome LS2 fitted with a Roots-type supercharger along with some cock-and-bull about a "reliable source" indicating it's a prototype of the LS9 Corvette engine. Of course, anyone who's seen the retro-rod concept recently shown in Australia, the Holden EFIJY Custom Coupe would know right away where that motor is from. There's your link, now f-off. [Update: In our tipster's defense, he says, he was just showing what he felt was a very closely related engine, and that the Efijy uses other Corvette components in its build. He also says he'll soon have even more supporting evidence of the "Blue Devil Corvette's" existence.] More »
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Over at Corvette Road, they've got a CAD drawing of what may or may not be the LS9. Looks weird to us. And why a CAD drawing with the engine covers on. From the width of the thing, it could be DOHC, as rumored last week. Something seems kinda fishy about this to us, but we can't quite put our finger on it. Go check it out, come back and weigh in. More »
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