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Tag: Hennessey

See How This GMC Yukon Denali Runs the 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds! [VIDEO]

2015 GMC Yukon Denali or the latest variant of the vehicle, which was recently released on the market, is powered by a potent 6.2-liter powerplant. The engine delivers crushing power of 420 hp (313 kW) and 623 Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. This of course isn’t enough for many compact cars to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. And it isn’t for the Yukon Denali.

And this is where the tuners from Hennessey Performance stepped in. Known for their expertise in supercharging, they managed to give this GMC more power and more qualities, which will bring it closer to the 4.5 s.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey Performance Creates 1000HP Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 [VIDEO]

After the modifications were done, Hennessey Performance specialists tested the vehicle and the good news is that everything was captured on video, which you can see below. There is a second footage, which previews John Hennessey test driving and discussing the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL with HPE650 Supercharged upgrade. And here it is with all of its features:

Hennessey HPE650 Supercharged Upgrade

The upgrade is available only for Yukon models equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. It raises the power to 650 hp (448 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 892 Nm (658 lb-ft) of torque at 4,200 rpm. This is exactly an extra of 230 hp and 269 Nm, and was achieved with the addition of 2.9 liter supercharger, high flow intercooling and stainless steel catback exhaust system.

Hennessey has also prepared a serial-numbered dash plaque and engine plaque, and exterior badging as well as Hennessey embroidered headrests signifying the origin of the vehicle. Now, don’t miss the videos!

httpv://youtu.be/b1qCYz6aEB8

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

October 1, 2015
Hennessey Performance Creates 1000HP Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 [VIDEO]

Chevrolet Camaro is obviously a very hot topic today. We have received an interesting video from Hennessey Performance along with information about an extreme upgrade, called HPE1000. Yes, the number behind the abbreviation shows the horses this upgrade can give to your 2014/2015 Chevy Camaro! Mind-blowing, aren’t they!

Although it does not have anything to do with the latest 2016 Camaro, since it has just gone on sale, the HPE1000 is here to make you feel that you and your car are the strongest among all. Even the latest Gen Six! And here is why.

1000 Horsepower and Exhilarating Acceleration

To make a comparison, we first have to remind you that the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is powered by a 7.0 liter LS7 V8 engine producing 500 hp (368 kW) and 637 Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. The 2015 model’s V8 can pump out even more: 505 hp (371 kW) and 652 Nm (481 lb-ft) of optimum torque. Despite the year, the unit is connected to a six-speed Tremec gearbox that drives the rear wheel. There is also LSD which enables responsive corner entry, maximizes traction through the turn and provides quick acceleration on corner exit.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey HPE600 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

After the installation of the Supercharged HPE1000 Upgrade, the Chevy goes crazy with its 1000 hp (735 kW) delivered at 6,300 rpm. The acceleration sprint from 0 to 60 mph is 3.1 seconds. Then why should one dream about owning a Bugatti? The quarter mile is covered in 10.4 seconds at 136 mph.

HPE1000 is As Good As it Gets

To make the Camaro Z28 that powerful, the experts at Hennessey Performance have included in the supercharged upgrade the following 2.9 liter supercharger system, forged pistons and steel rods, custom HPE camshaft and ported cylinder heads. In addition, the specialists have upgraded the fuel injectors and the fuel system in order to handle the additional power.

High flow intercooling system, an upgrade for the intercooler heat exchanger, long-tube stainless steel headers, stainless steel midpipes and high flow catalytic converters are also at hand.

1650 HP Drag Race: Hennessey Z/28 Camaro vs Hennessey ZL1 Camaro

In the video below you will witness a very special drag race between two Hennessey Performance enhanced Camaros. Both the Z/28 and Zl1 generate up to 1650 HP combined output. Watch to find out what have happened! We will be also very happy if you leave us a comment.

httpv://youtu.be/n6FgHthhfH0

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

August 24, 2015
HPE800 Empowered Chevy Z06 Corvette Handles the 0-175 mph Testing [VIDEO]

2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 equipped with Hennessey Performance HPE800 upgrade has been just tested from 0 to 175 mph at Houston’s Ellington Airport. To make the staggering performance available for the eyes of others, including you, Hennessey also released a video, which displays how the Chevy made things happen. The video is extremely beautiful and this is why I sincerely urge you to watch it!

The not-of-this-earth performance of the Corvette C7 Z06 has been assisted by the HPE800 upgrade. Thanks to it, the engine of the C7 produces the mind-blowing 800 hp (558 kW) at 6,500 rpm.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey Chevrolet Corvette Z06 HPE800 Under Chassis Dyno Tests [VIDEO]

If you do have a 2015 Chevy Corvette C7 Z06 and after this video are interested in upgrading it, then you should also know what the HPE800 includes. The upgrade comes as a standard with Hennessey lower pulley, high flow cylinder heads, better valve springs and lifters, cold air induction system, custom HPE camshaft and all necessary gaskets and fluids.

If this isn’t enough and you want more features for the exterior of your Chevy, then you can opt for the available carbon fiber door sill plates and in-house made H10 monoblock wheels.

Now check out this amazing video:

httpv://youtu.be/93i2IhwUJUM

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

August 3, 2015
See How John Hennessey Drives the 600HP Chevy SS HPE600 Supercharged [VIDEO]

Hennessey Chevrolet SS HPE600 Supercharged is literally capable of everything, having this capability of pumping out 600 plus horses. In the video below you will se how this unique car, supercharged by Henessey Performance, is driven by John Hennessey himself. He also tells a little bit about the vehicle he’s driving and everything he says is really interesting. And … what a start this footage has!

Originally, the Chevy SS is powered by the 6.2 liter LS3 V8 unit, generating 420 hp. According to Mr. Hennessey, two of the best things about this car are that its engine is linked to a six-speed manual and that the car also features magnetic ride suspension. Production-wise.

HPE600 Supercharged Upgrade

Most importantly, he is actually driving a 2015 Chevrolet SS with HPE600 Supercharged upgrade, which is responsible for more than 600 hp delivered at 6,200 rpm.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged is Dyno Tested [VIDEO]

To go into details, the upgrade includes 2.3 liter supercharger system and a lot of other “goodies” like the HPE air induction system and the in-house made HPE pulley. The car also received upgrades for the fuel system and high flow fuel injector as well as 160 degree thermostat.

Over this you can opt for additional appearance and performance options like new wheels and tires, upgrades for the suspension and brakes as well as for the transmission and driveline. Changes can be also made to the headers and exhaust. Even the interior could be made better with a lot of custom wrapping, featuring an Alcantara steering wheel.

He puts the car in performance mode and turns-off the traction control, and see for yourself what happens next:

httpv://youtu.be/AR2w4d6iz58

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey

July 13, 2015
Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged is Dyno Tested [VIDEO]

Hennessey VelociRaptor 600, the exquisite supercharged vehicle based on the Ford F-150 Truck, has just undergone dyno tests and its performance is spectacular. Everything was captured on video, which you can view below. The guys at Hennessey Performance have just published this footage on their official YouTube channel, showing the extreme performance of the supercharged 5.0L V8 engine of the VelociRaptor. And this is how they have proven that their machine is capable of the staggering 600 horsepower!

VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged Upgrade

This amount of power is achieved at 6,600 rpm and contributing for this are significant changes under the hood. Basically, the upgrade responsible for the 600hp includes 2.9 Liter Supercharger System. It is aided by a Roots-type supercharger that packs 8 psi of boost.

Furthermore, the 5.0L V8 breathes more deeply thanks to the high-flow air induction system and stainless-steel exhaust system.

SEE ALSO: See How Hennessey VelociRaptor Survives TopGear Test [VIDEOS]

If these numbers and the featured video are enough for you, then there is the good news that Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 can be ordered since May. Hennessey is planning of making it extremely exclusive, because the production would not surpass 500 units. Each truck will be priced at $73,500 USD.

Powerful Exterior

But if you are more keen on the external side of cars, then you probably won’t be interested in the VelociRaptor, because it is all about performance. Still, the truck looks fantastic due to some extra features. For instance, HPE experts added 17-inch wheels mated with 33 inch BFGoodrich tires and complemented by Brembo brakes and off-road coilover suspension.

In addition, the front and rear bumpers were also substituted with new ones, contributing for the new appearance of the truck next to the black fender flares and LED light bars. Of course, VelociRaptor 600 exterior badging is necessity since each model will be one of 500 only. Optional upgrades like stainless steel cat-back exhaust system and yellow wrap exterior paint finish are also present in the list of features.

Want to know what has happened with the dyno testing? Then you should definitely watch the video below:

httpv://youtu.be/gmZX2iKtfE8

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey

July 2, 2015
2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV Introduced

2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV has been exclusively introduced! The famous vehicle in Hennessey Performance line-up is more capable than ever, features fantastic upgrades and huge loading space and room for eight persons. The monstrous VelociRaptor is based on the Ford F-250 Lariat 4×4 Pick-up Truck.

If the F-250 comes straight from the factory, its 6.2L V8 gas engine will produce 411 horsepower (301 kW). However Hennessey is famous for its power fortifications, so there is no second thought that the experts won’t include a performance boost here.

Engine Upgrade Options

Two of company’s proven superchargers have been included for the 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV. The options for the 6.2L V8 engine are: VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged and VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged upgrades. Hennessey did not specify the exact horsepower numbers here, but as the names suggest we expect 600 hp (441 kW) and 650hp (478 kW), respectively.

SEE ALSO: See How Hennessey VelociRaptor Survives TopGear Test [VIDEOS]

In addition, there is also a diesel option. Called 6.7L PowerStroke diesel package, it gives the vehicle the force of producing 440 hp (324 kW) and 1192 Nm (880 lb-ft) of torque.

VelociRaptor Conversion

The tuning company not only enhanced the power of this huge machine. The specialists have also created a conversion kit, which have contributed for vehicle’s unique appearance. Precisely, 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV can stand proud with its four doors and rear cargo doors.

The designers of the interior decided to give the VelociRaptor middle row captains chairs and folding third row bench seat for a total of seven seats and seat belts. There is also an optional middle row 60/40 folding center console. It will make it possible for eight people to sit comfortably inside.

The exterior appearance of the VelociRaptor is defined by a new bumper, exterior badges, serial numbered dash plaque and engine bay plaque. This comes as a standard. The available options include wheel and tire upgrades, new rear bumper, LED light bar integrated into the front bumper, warn front winch for the front bumper and suspension upgrade.

2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV has a starting of $159,500 USD.

Source: Hennessey Performance

June 25, 2015
Hennessey Performance 774HP Mustang GT Runs to 207.9 mph [VIDEO]

2015 Hennessey Ford Mustang GT is to be heard of a lot in the future. The reason for this is that it has been supercharged and can pump out 774 HP! Well, this is not new information, but what I’m going to tell you is simply marvelous. The tuned muscle car has been tested to 207.9 mph! To film this achievement, the TV celebrity Jay Leno visited Texas tuner and he is going to present it in upcoming TV series on CNBC.

Behind the steering wheel was the professional driver, Brian Smith, who drove HPE750 Supercharged Mustang to a top speed of 207.9 mph. As a matter of fact this is the first 2015 Mustang to break the 200 mph mark.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Hennessey Mustang is Almost 300 HP Faster in Texas! [VIDEO]

The record-making happened at the Continental Tire Proving Grounds located in Uvalde, Texas. The 8.5 mile track is the same one where John Hennessey drove the HPE700 Mustang to a top speed of 195 mph back in February. Both test speeds were validated with Racelogic’s VBox 3i GPS data logging system.

2015 HPE750 Supercharged Mustang GT is fitted with a supercharged 2.9 liter system for its 5.0L V8 engine. It gives it superpowers so the car is now capable of reaching 774 hp (569 kW) at 7,300 rpm and 878 Nm (648 lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm. The 0-60 mph acceleration is reached within 3.4 seconds, while the 1⁄4 mile is covered in 10.9 seconds at 133 mph.

Only 500 units of this specific car will be produced. Over 50 orders have already been confirmed, so you have to hurry up if you want to own one. The pricing begins at $59,500 USD.

Jay Leno witnessed and filmed the record speed and he is going to feature it in an upcoming episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. It will be aired on CNBC later this year. Before that you can view in the video below how this yellow HPE Mustang achieved the record. Don’t forget to leave us your comment and take a look at the pictures of the memorable event in the gallery below.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

June 3, 2015
See How Hennessey VelociRaptor Survives TopGear Test [VIDEOS]

I am sure that you know very well the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600, right? You can’t miss it because it is very loud, it has this eye-catching yellow color and it is literally huge! Not to mention that it is so powerful that even some of the famous sports cars can envy it.

And if you follow the famous Top Gear or Stig’s YouTube channel, then you should also know that there he has tested it to the limits. The first video below shows behind the scenes of this test. It seems that he actually drove it for fun rather than speed, so Top Gear didn’t time it.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Goes into Production

In the second video, you’ll hear how John Hennessey speaking of what it takes to build a vehicle that is capable of surviving a TopGear off-road test. As a matter of fact, the VelociRaptor 600 was one of the last vehicles driven by Jeremy Clarkson on TopGear.

So, basically VelociRaptor 600 can pump out up to 623 horses, due to the addition of a 2.9 Liter Supercharger System to the Ford F-150 FX4 4×4 truck on which it is based. In addition, the 5.0L V8 breathes more deeply thanks to the high-flow air induction system and stainless-steel exhaust system included in the upgrade.

In other words, this is the most capable 4×4 ever built. And there is no wonder, why Stig enjoyed the ride so much. And don’t miss to watch the videos!

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Source: Hennessey Performance via YouTube

May 21, 2015
Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Goes into Production

Do you remember the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600. Well, there’s good news for you if you do. The monstrous vehicle is now in production and can be currently ordered. As we already told you, only 500 units of this unique and exclusive truck will be produced, each having a starting price of $73,500 USD. This amount of money is definitely worth it, because of all the goodies included in the car as well as because of the supercharger for the engine.

The VelociRaptor 600 is available for the Ford F-150 FX4 4×4 trucks from the 2015 model year. They are praised for their enormous presence and power. Speaking of power, even without Henessey’s supercharger, this truck is capable of producing no less than 411 horses (302 kW), making it the most capable 4×4 ever built.

SEE ALSO: Hennessey Introduces VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged

With the added 2.9 Liter Supercharger System, the VelociRaptor has the capability of generating more than 600 horsepower (441 kW) at 6,600 rpm. This is achieved via Roots-type supercharger that packs 8 psi of boost. In addition, the 5.0L V8 breathes more deeply thanks to the high-flow air induction system and stainless-steel exhaust system included in HPE’s VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged Upgrade.

Other key features in this upgrade are the 17 inch Hennessey wheels mated with 33 inch BFGoodrich tires, the custom off-road coilover suspension, black fender flares, upgraded front and rear bumpers, front winch, LED light bars and Brembo brakes.

Of course, the package comes with a special Hennessey and VelociRaptor 600 exterior badging, which can be also found inside in the form of embroidery on the headreasts.

If you want more, HPE is also offering additional upgrades. These include off-road front and rear bumpers, new in-house made suspension, LED light bar stainless steel cat-back exhaust system and yellow wrap exterior paint finish.

Source: Hennessey Performance

May 8, 2015
Hennessey Introduces VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged

Ford’s famous Raptor is appraised for its 411 horsepower (302 kW) and baja pre-runner capabilities. Not only is it one of the most popular truck models, but also the most capable 4×4’s ever built. Unfortunately, Ford has discontinued Raptor’s production, leaving a void in the market for 2015. The good news here is that the tuning company Hennessey Performance has created a special vehicle called the VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged.

This is actually an upgrade for Ford’s new aluminum-bodied pick-ups. As we can see, there are some new design tweaks, but what we can’t grasp from the pictures is that the vehicle has lost almost 700 pounds. This simply signifies of even greater level of performance.

Key to the 2015 VelociRaptor is its 600+ horsepower (441 kW). It was achieved via the Roots-type supercharger that packs 8 psi of boost. In addition, the 5.0L V8 breathes more deeply thanks to the high-flow air induction system and stainless-steel exhaust system.

There are also upgrades for the fuel injectors that help feed the supercharged V8. VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged package will also feature 33 inch BFGoodrich tires coupled with 17 inch Hennessey wheels. Other improvements include custom off-road coilover suspension, upgraded front and rear bumpers, front winch, LED light bars and Brembo brakes.

There will be only 500 units of the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged produced. The starting price is estimated at $73,500 USD.

Source: Hennessey Performance

December 17, 2014
Hennessey GMC Yukon Denali HPE650 Runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds [VIDEO]

The latest video of Hennessey is exciting! Why? Because it shows how a big American vehicle can sprint as fast as some of the popular sportscars. Of course, behind this performance hides tuning company’s expertise and craftsmanship. The vehicle we are speaking about is the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali equipped with the 6.2 liter EcoTec3 V8 engine. The model recently got new Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission instead of its six-speed automatic.

With this production engine, and hence before the power-tuning, the vehicle was capable of producing 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. It achieves best 0 – 60 mph run of 7.0 seconds with the Four-Wheel Drive turned “OFF” and the Traction Control switched “ON”.

However, when the engine of the GMC Yukon Denali was supercharged and equipped with Hennessey HPE650 upgrade, the car shows incredible results. It covers the 0 – 60 mph acceleration sprint in mere 4.5 seconds! And the video below confirms that!

To be more precise, the refinement also results in better power output: 665 hp (489 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 892 Nm (658 lb-ft) of torque at 4,200 rpm. The HPE650 supercharged upgrade includes the following: 2.9 liter supercharger and high flow intercooling system, high flow cylinder heads, HPE camshaft and engine management calibration.

Of course all of the necessary gaskets, fluids and hardware were also provided as well as the dyno tuning and road testing. To show its uniqueness the car was equipped with serial-numbered dash and engine plaque, Hennessey and HPE650 exterior badging, supercharged badging and Hennessey embroidered headrests.

httpv://youtu.be/b1qCYz6aEB8

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

December 4, 2014
John Hennessey Test Drives Stock 2015 Mustang GT up to 150 mph [VIDEO]

Remember the Hennessey Performance Ford Mustang GT HPE700? Well, if you do than you will be satisfied to see the video below. In it John Hennessey test drives the stock 2015 Mustang GT up to 150 mph. Stock baseline dyno testing was also performed. Hennessey’s 717 horsepower supercharged 2015 Ford Mustang has firepower to battle the Corvette Z06 or the SRT Hellcat! And this makes it the most powerful Mustang currently on the market. And also the fastest!

The car with superpowers runs from 0 to 100 km/h in mere 3.6 seconds. Key to that are not only the 717 hp (527 kW), but also the torque, which is 856 Nm (632 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm. Helping the Coyote V8 breathe more deeply is a high-flow throttle body and stainless-steel exhaust system.

Upgraded injectors and fuel pumpfeed the V8, but this happens under the command of the proprietary engine management calibration. More personalization and performance can be achieved with the optional CarbonAero carbon-fiber bodywork. The pack includes front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser and rear lip spoiler.

Available are also the 20-inch Hennessey H10 wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 2 tires, behind the spokes of which we see Brembo brake package with 15.1-in. front rotors. With this package Mustang gets better downforce, corneing and braking.

Great news is also that Hennessey announced a 2.3-liter EcoBoost-powered Mustang, which is under development. Note that only 500 units of the HPE700 will be produced. The pricing starts at $59,500 USD.

httpv://youtu.be/NIgejAV07TA

Hennessey Performance Ford Mustang GT HPE700 Details:

Power
• 717 bhp @ 6,600 rpm
• 632 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm

Performance
• 0-60 mph: 3.6 sec.
• ¼ mile: 11.2 @ 131 mph

HPE700 Supercharged 5.0L V8 Engine Upgrade
• 2.9 Liter Supercharger System
• HPE Air Induction System
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Upgraded Fuel Pump
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• HPE700 Exterior Badging
• Supercharged Exterior Badging
• Hennessey Premium Floormats
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

CarbonAero
• CarbonAero Front Splitter
• CarbonAero Side Sills
• CarbonAero Rear Lip Spoiler

Additional Upgrades
• Hennessey H10 Lightweight 20-inch wheels (Mounted on factory tires)
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

November 27, 2014

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