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HEMISFEAR
01-09-09, 08:08.46 AM
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As if the production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS wasn’t already powerful and aggressive looking enough, Hennessey Performance Engineering thought they could do more with the new Chevy muscle car. The Limited-Edition 2010 HPE700 Camaro gets its power from GM’s new LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. However, HPE tuned the engine to extract a total of 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft.

The HPE700 Camaro also gets optional 15-inch carbon brakes from the Corvette ZR1, lightweight HRE wheels with Michelin PS2 tires and full suspension upgrades. Aerodynamics packages include Hennessey’s Cam-Aero body upgrades including: a carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber side rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter and a new front fascia with hideaway-look headlights and front billet grille. The HPE700 also features the transparent hood design that shows off the LS9 powerplant.

Hennessey will be auctioning off the first HPE700 Camaro to bidders at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Pricing starts at $109,500 which also includes a 1-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park. Hennessey will start taking orders at Barret-Jackson starting Tuesday, Jan. 13. Starting Jan. 19th, the HPE700 Camaro can be ordered from select Chevrolet dealers and from Hennessey Performance Engineering.









Source: eGMCarTech

Dr.Steve
01-09-09, 09:23.04 AM
Hennessey or not, that thing should be wicked. . . looks are fantastic IMO

paxton
01-09-09, 12:42.04 PM
Now that's a badass ride!!!!!!!!! Brian...you want to buy me one of these...please!!! I'll give you my Charger as a trade-in.

HEMISFEAR
01-09-09, 12:59.38 PM
I'd take one...good work on the looks and I hope it is out there on the streets soon.

08srt8Calgary
01-09-09, 01:10.25 PM
Im diggin everything about that ride. Stats are great, and the looks have been cleaned up and dont look cheap anymore.

RichieRacer
01-09-09, 01:19.30 PM
y not just get a zr1? isnt that the sticker for one?

SnowMan!
01-09-09, 03:14.51 PM
y not just get a zr1? isnt that the sticker for one?

That's what I thought. When I met the Product Manager for Corvette he said they stickered for around $135,000. I think I'd just buy the Vette as well. The front end lookd hideous!

StrobinSS
01-09-09, 05:32.02 PM
I want one! But I'll be settling for a 5th Gen Camaro SS with RS Package :music049:

HEMISFEAR
01-09-09, 08:21.34 PM
I'd love it...but I do think I'd opt for the ZR-1 beforehand.

DevssrT
01-09-09, 08:23.29 PM
Zr-1 please...even though the camaro is sick..

Grip Grip
01-09-09, 08:27.45 PM
+1

ZR1 for me please. Hell, I originally wanted a ZR1 when they first came out back in the late 80's.

c love
01-09-09, 10:36.54 PM
Isn't i difficult to get a ZR-1? I thought they were limited where only a few dealerships could get em

DRKNE55
01-10-09, 12:20.25 AM
honestly i would rather this than the zr1, youre waaaaay more exclusive.

RichieRacer
01-10-09, 01:45.05 AM
Isn't i difficult to get a ZR-1? I thought they were limited where only a few dealerships could get em

a few dealerships is more then one hennessey

Jeep Trick
01-10-09, 08:58.19 AM
Theres a post on the Jeep site of a ZR1 traded in for two SRT's

Maybe it scared the guy!

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23173

The_Main_Event
01-10-09, 09:26.24 AM
Damn now I want one!!

DRKNE55
01-10-09, 11:57.14 AM
Theres a post on the Jeep site of a ZR1 traded in for two SRT's

Maybe it scared the guy!

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23173

yeah prob just too much car. my dealer also has a new zr1. its the same color.

BJB
01-10-09, 12:02.48 PM
Now that's a badass ride!!!!!!!!! Brian...you want to buy me one of these...please!!! I'll give you my Charger as a trade-in.

IDK... What the limit on your card?? :pounding table: