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  • Lamborghini Aventador and AMG SLS at a Houston Airfield [VIDEO]

    Houston-Half-Mile-2012-thumbHere are two videos that promote an event called the Houston Half Mile Shootout. A familiar figure is in both of them – John Hennessey from Hennessey Performance which are organizing the event. We get a little intro at the beginning of both videos and we witness a half mile run at Ellington Field.

    The cars – A Lamborghini Aventador 700-4, ownership to the Houston Texan linebacker Mario Williams. Hennessey is not driving this one but nevertheless, let us enjoy a bit of drama and thunder as we hear the sounds coming out of the 6.5-liter 700bhp V12 engine behind them . That majestic roar might be roughly translated into “Do not leave me behind, I am still mean, bad, serious and extremely cool” – a clear reference to the Aventador J hype that has been going on these days. Or maybe that’s just me talking.

    On the second video, Hennessey himself has a go in an AMG SLS Roadster – even more noise and hair shuffling as a bonus. Small wonder. The Roadster has 571bhp 6.2-liter V8 engine that slams your face against the elements.

    Everything revolves around the preparation for the Houston Half Mile Shootout event that will take place, along with the 4th annual Aeros & Autos event, at the Ellington Airport, Houston TX on the 12th of May. Registration is now open with as many as 115 vacancies still open. Let the challenge begin!

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    Source: Hennessey Performance

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  • The Stig in Hennessey ZR1 HPE750 [VIDEO]

    Corvette-HPE750-thumbHere is a video of The Stig thrashing a Corvette ZR750 (from Hennessey Performance) and setting a new record Power Lap time without breaking sweat. If you are not familiar, The Stig is the mysterious Top Gear driver who handles the scariest performance cars out there and sets time laps in whatever is given to him. Top Gear is a motoring series franchise with separate shows for Britain, Australia and the US. This one here is the American Stig going through the American Top Gear test track.

    The second time round, the ZR750 sets a time of 1.21.4 which “unofficially” surpasses the current Power Lap score-board leader – the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR (1.22.0). That is close. So close in fact, that if it were a real time race, to the common spectator that would have been a neck-a-neck finish. Nevertheless the Corvette has the moral supremacy here. Will they do an official Power Lap, we’ll just have to wait and see.

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    In the mean time here are some specifications of the HPE 750 Vette:

    Power:
    755 bhp @ 6,600 rpm
    728 lb-ft torque @ 4,700 rpm

    Performance:
    0-60 mph: 2.8 sec.*
    1/4 mile: 10.3 @ 139 mph*
    Top Speed: 224 mph

    *With optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires

    The Hennessey upgrade for the ZR1 includes:

    • A new pulley for the supercharger (up from 9 psi to 13 psi)
    • High Flow Supercharger Snout Upgrade
    • HPE High Flow Air Induction System
    • High Flow Cylinder Heads
    • Extreme Duty Valve Springs
    • ZR750 Camshaft Upgrade
    • Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers
    • High Flow Catalytic Converters
    • Professional Installation
    • HPE Engine Management Calibration
    • 6,700 rpm Rev Limiter (200 rpm over stock)
    • Chassis Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
    • Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
    • Hennessey Exterior Badging
    • Hennessey Premium Floormats
    • Hennessey Carbon Fiber Door Sills
    Hennessey Corvette ZR750
    Hennessey Corvette ZR750
    Hennessey Corvette ZR750
    Hennessey Corvette ZR750

    Source: Hennessey

  • Hennessey McLaren Tune

    Hennessey-HP800-McLaren-MP4-12C-thumb“From mild to wild” goes the tagline of Hennessey Performance‘s latest project. It’s called the HPE800 and the subject is the mighty McLaren MP4-12C. It takes courage to call the Surrey originating performance car, mild. But Hennessey seem to be determined that the MP4-12C needs more power so that is just what they have done – ramped the power up to 800 bhp. The project also sees a more flamboyant aero package to the vehicle in order to improve downforce. The Hennessey CarbonAero bodywork makes use of a new, center-positioned frontal air inlet with hood extractor. This new design allows room for larger heat exchangers for improved engine intercooling as well as transmission cooling.

    “We’ve been taking fast cars and have been making them faster for over twenty years,” said company founder and president John Hennessey. “I spent a lot of time around the new 12C at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed and was very impressed. We’re excited to have the opportunity to take a great car and give it our own special performance touch while giving 12C owners a uniquely aggressive appearance”.

    A more detailed look on things gives away what exactly Hennessey have done with the MP4-12C – upgraded intercooler and air intake systems, enhancement of the ball-bearing turbocharges and adding external wastegates and blow-off valves. Engine management has also been altered and so have the transmission cooler and the clutch systems. A new Hennessey titanum exhaust system has been fitted and finally the whole engine has underwent custom dyno-tuned calibration. All that comes with a warranty from Hennessay.

    Other side notes include the CarbonAero body kit, the Hennessey Monoblock wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires and a feast of leather, carbon and Alcantra inside.

    No tweaks on the suspension have been made whatsoever as Hennessey mechanics find it hard to improve upon it any further. That rises the question: will it really handle all that new found power without any customization? All engine upgrades are set to be sold separately or as overall packs but prices have not been announced yet.

    Hennessey HP800 McLaren MP4-12C
    Hennessey HP800 McLaren MP4-12C
    Hennessey HP800 McLaren MP4-12C
    Hennessey HP800 McLaren MP4-12C

    Source: Hennessey

  • 2013 Hennessey Performance HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep

    Hennessey Jeep thumbHennessey Performance (HPE) is a company which makes the fast cars, SUV’s and trucks even faster. Now the it will offer a brand new HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep with a start date in the year of 2013. The vehicle is going to be based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. However there will be some improvements: for example the factory-made 6.4 L Hemi will be increased with a displacement of 7.0 L (426 cubic inches), while at the same time adding a twin turbo forced induction system. The consequents results in the astonishing 805 hp (816 PS / 600 kW) and 823 lb-ft (1115 Nm) of torque. Undeniably they will be enough to propel the HPE800 from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in only 3.1 seconds!

    In additional further modifications are made in the transmission system and in the torque converter which are now upgraded. There are also included 15.1 inch Brembo front and rear brakes, a lowered sport suspension system, lighter alloy wheels, carbon fiber front splitter and a custom leather interior with Alcantara steering wheel.

    Hennessey Performance offers the great opportunity to clients who want to upgrade the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to an even higher level. This vehicle is designed for the drivers who live in an area with cold weather conditions and want to get out of their car the best performance.

    HPE will limit production at just 24 examples with pricing starting at $235,000.

    2013 Hennessey Performance HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep
    2013 Hennessey Performance HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep

    2013 HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep – Specifications:

    Power:

    • 805 bhp @ 5,800 rpm

    • 823 bhp @ 4,000 rpm

    Performance:

    • 0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds

    • 1/4 mile: 10.9 @ 130 mph

    Includes:

    • 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

    • HPE800 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade

    • Transmission Upgrade

    • Torque Converter Upgrade

    • HPE 20 inch Wheel Upgrade

    • Custom Leather / Alcantara Interior Upgrade

    • Brembo Brake System Upgrade (6-piston calipers front and 4-piston calipers rear, 15.1 inch cross drilled rotors front and rear)

    • Lowered Suspension System

    • Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler

    • Serial Numbered Dash Plaque & Engine Compartment Plaque

    Source: Hennessey Performance

  • 2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible

    Hennessey Performance has exclusively announced that at this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Palm Beach, Florida, the first 2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible is about to show its face to enthusiasts and lovers. (more…)

  • 2011 HPE600 Camaro Convertible

    Hennessey Performance has released a complete enhancement package for the American muscle 2011 Camaro SS Convertible, transforming it into the Hennessey HPE600 Supercharged Camaro Convertible – a bold and powerful open-air eye-catcher with amazingly sporty nature. (more…)

  • Hennessey VelociRaptor APV – the ultimate protection machine

    Hennessey Performance has just unveiled the 2012 Hennessey VelociRaptor APV, an amazing combination between rough power, strength, exclusive safety and passenger comfort. (more…)

  • The first Venom GT goes in the Middle East

    Hennessey Performance has exclusively announced the delivery of its first production-ready Venom GT supercar. Fully manufactured in UK, the Chassis Number 01 Venom GT is to be delivered to its new owner by the brand’s Middle East distributor, DiMora Motorcar. (more…)

  • Hennesey presents 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro Rally Yellow

    Hennessey Performance, the Texas-based high-end tuner has released its first LS9-powered HPE700 Camaro in Rally Yellow shade. Absolutely astonishing, the newcomer is more eye-popping than even. (more…)

  • Hennessey VENOM GT supercar – the nowadays 289 AC Cobra

    Hennessey Performance will unveil publicly their VENOM GT supercar at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The VENOM GT will be powered by specially-tuned, supercharged and twin-turbocharged Corvette ZR1-LS9 engine. (more…)

  • Hennessey 2010 Camaro 2SS HPE550 with chrome Magnuson supercharger

    This Supercharged HPE550 black manual 2SS Camaro is one of the first to get a production chrome Magnuson supercharger system from Hennessey, along with the high-flow fuel injectors, stainless steel cat-back exhaust, HPE cold air induction system and HPE dyno tune that comes as part of the HPE550 package. (more…)

  • Hennessey Unleashes The 2010 HPE550 Camaro

    Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), well known for their extreme performance sports cars and muscle cars, has begun production of its 562 hp 2010 HPE550 Camaro. (more…)