Hennessey's only producing 24 HPE700 Camaros for $109,000, but with 705 HP and 717 lb-ft of tire melting torque on tap, we could let go of some of the kiddies college fund. Don't judge. You're thinking the same thing.

Here's the specs on this Corvette ZR1-powered monster:

# Power: 705 bhp @ 6,400 rpm
# 717 lb-ft Torque @ 4,400 rpm

Performance (Estimated):
# 0 - 60 mph: 3.7 sec.
# 1/4 mile: 11.3 @ 125 mph
# Top Speed: 201 mph
# Skidpad: 0.96 g
# 60 - 0 mph braking: 105 ft.

Hennessey's first order of business was to take a 2010 Camaro SS and massage its 6.2-liter LS3 V8 to help it pump out mo' powa. They do this by first giving the pony car a little belt-driven boost to the tune of 6 psi, helping it achieve a 2010 Shelby GT500-besting 562 horsepower and 557 lb-ft of rotational fortitude. These numbers will reward owners with a 4.1 second 0-to-60 MPH time and a run down the 1320 in just 12.1 seconds at 119 mph.

Rounding out the package is a Hennessey-designed appearance package with 20-inch rollers and Hennessey badging throughout the interior. Expect to fork over roughly $59,500 for one of the 500 Texas-tuned ponies.

Out of 24 of these ultra-Camaros, only 13 are currently left which means you had better start making decisions on parting ways with your hard earned $109,000 or else you'll never get to feel the adrenaline rush of 705 ponies running through your long, luscious mulletard hair. What you're looking at here is just the first step in the process of turning the meager-Camaro SS into a supercharged and carbon-fibered UFC fighter. If the Corvette ZR1 is anything to go by, this swapped ride will come with a swift kick in the pants standard. We can't wait.

Hennessey Motorsport makes claim that the 2010 HPE550 will lay waste to its 20-inch drag radials via a 562 HP (at the crank), 557 lb-ft of torque blown LS3 and is capable of hitting 3.6 second 0-60 times with a stellar 11.7 @ 121 mph jaunt down the 1320, but this clip claims a 4.3 second 0-60 and a 12.1 @ 120 mph quarter-mile. Either way, this baby's quick. Only 500 HPE550 Camaros will be built and sold via your friendly local Chevy dealer, so get a move on before someone else swipes them all up first. Color us impressed.

This killer, albeit short, video clip portrays a Velocity Yellow Corvette ZR1-based Hennessey ZR750 doing what it does best at the Lonestar Motorsports Park. Turning us on, turning some mean corners and making some horrifically monster growling sounds.
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Hennessey's been getting mighty cozy with GM's new line of supercharged small blocks, first tuning the Corvette ZR1 to create the amazing ZR700 and ZR750, and now getting their hands dirty on the wolf in sheep's clothing 2009 Cadillac CTS-V to create the Hennessey V700 CTS-V. The only real numbers that matter are the following; 700-horsepwer @ 6,300 rpm, 701 lb-ft of torque @ 3,400 rpm, 0-60 in 3.1 seconds, 1/4 mile in 10.9 @ 129 mph and a top speed of 211 mph when you're rowing your own gears. You can't deny that those are impressive numbers, especially considering that they're being made by a 4200 lb luxury sedan.

Hennessey's first order of business was to open up the lungs of the 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8 by strapping on a 4-inch cold air induction system, 1 7/8-inch long tube stainless steel headers, 3-inch stainless steel mid pipes and high flow cats. Next they tapped into the brain with an engine management software upgrade. The nice Eaton supercharger sitting in-between the cylinder banks received a new pulley and snout and the intercooler received a heat exchanger upgrade. The Houston crew then cracked open the motor to give the V700 a nice upgraded camshaft as well as new high flow cylinder heads.

Included in the package are an aggressive looking set of 20-inch HRE wheels neatly wrapped with 305/45-20 Nitto drag radial tires, Hennessey embroidered head rests, and a serial numbered plaque on both the dash and under the hood. Hennessey hasn't released the price for the package just yet, but you can purchase any of these upgrades for your '09 CTS-V separately. We beg to ask the question why you'd purchase them separately when this is such a badass complete package. If we had the money... well, our Dad told us not to dream like that anymore.

If 700-horsepower isn't enough for you, Hennessey is also developing the V800 Twin Turbo that has, you guessed it, 800 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm @ 15 psi and 780 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm via a twin ball bearing turbo setup. We'll bring you updates when we learn more. [via Hennessey]

John Heinricy stepped down this past October from his position as Director of GM Performance Division, likely knowing that his group would be disbanded in the wake of the Carpocalypse. But all is not lost. Another performance guru with the same initials has brought him on as a consulting engineer to test the Corvette ZR1-based HPE ZR700. Should be fun considering this is the same guy who set the fastest production sedan lap time in a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V on the famed Nurburgring Nordschleife.

John Hennessey has gotten a bad wrap in recent times due to a supposed scandal involving a couple of his customers Dodge Vipers. The internet lit ablaze with this news, but here's proof that he's still considered to be one of the best in the business.

Maybe it's time for another visit out to the Lonestar Motor Park.

[via Hennessey]

We're giddy at the thought of Hennessey Motorsports LS9 swapped 705hp HPE700 Camaro that we showed you earlier in the month, but the $109,000 price tag makes us a little weak in the knees because it's. Still. Just. A. Camaro. Now, give us that performance package in the Corvette and we'll be ever grateful. Thankfully John Hennessey knows what we like as evidenced by the clips of the HPE ZR700 Corvette running on a rolling-chassis dyno and launching down the 1320.

Hennessey ZR700 Quarter Mile: 11.03 @ 136 mph


The HPE ZR700 package will exchange your hard earned dollars for a 67 horsepower increase over your stock Corvette ZR1. That's a total of 705 horsepower and an extra healthy dose of 717 lb-ft of torque, enough to rocket this blue collar supercar to an estimated 212mph and as evidenced above, a 11.03 quarter mile time at 136mph. It doesn't matter what anyone says- that's fast. Helping to reach these power numbers are a supercharger pulley and blower snout upgrade, increasing boost from 11 to 14 psi; an intercooler upgrade; K&N air filter system; stainless steel 1 7/8 inch headers; high flow catalytic converters with mid pipes; and a reprogrammed engine management computer.

While a price has yet to be set, we spoke with Mr. Hennessey himself last month and he told us that you could buy the whole package from HPE or you can purchase the parts individually for a lower price. That doesn't neccessarily clue us into a price, but if you know Hennessey Motorports, it won't come cheap. Also in the pipeline is the ZR750, a 755 horsepower version with an earth rotating 730lb-ft or torque, though it'll come at a later date.

If you're reading this John, we'll put our Moms up for sale to be first in line to drive either of these beasts. Hell, we'll sell our entire families. And no, we're not kidding about that.

For comparisons sake, the baseline dyno run with a stock 2009 Corvette ZR1:


Here are the specs:

ZR700 - 705 HP Engine Upgrade

# Power: 705 HP @ 6,400 rpm
# 717 lb-ft Torque @ 3,800 rpm

Performance:
# 0-60 mph: 3.1 sec.
# 0-150 mph: 13.9 sec. (stock = 17.1 sec.)
# 1/4 mile: 11.0 @ 136 mph (tested on factory Michelin tires)
# Top Speed: 212 mph (estimated)

Inlcudes:
# Supercharger Pulley & Blower Snout Upgrade (increases boost from 11 to 14 psi)
# Intercooler System Upgrade
# K&N Air Filter
# Re-program Engine Management Computer
# Stainless Steel 1 7/8 inch Headers
# High Flow Catalytic Converters with Mid Pipes
# Hennessey & ZR700 Exterior Emblems (Optional)
# Hennessey ZR700 Premium Floor Mats
# Professional Installation at HPE
# Dyno Testing & Tuning
# Available Now on an Installed Basis at HPE. Includes Limited Warranty
# Mail Order Kit Available by May, 2009

ZR750 - 750 HP Engine Upgrade

# Power: 755 HP @ 6,600 rpm
# 730 lb-ft Torque @ 4,000 rpm

Inlcudes:
# Supercharger Pulley (increases boost from 11 to 14 psi)
# Blower Gasket
# K&N Air Filter
# Re-program Engine Management Computer
# 6600 rpm Rev Limiter (200 rpm over stock)
# Stainless Steel Headers
# High Flow Catalytic Converters with Mid Pipes
# High Flow Cylinder Heads
# Camshaft Upgrade
# Hennessey & ZR750 Exterior Emblems (Optional)
# Hennessey ZR750 Premium Floor Mats
# Available as a Mail Order Kit as well as Installed at HPE

Rear Wheel Horsepower: Stock ZR1 vs Z700 Upgrade.


Rear Wheel Torque: Stock ZR1 vs Z700 Upgrade.

Yum.

[via Hennessey Motorsports]