Hennessey successfully shoves ZR1 LS9 into Camaro

[mikeyb]

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Hennessey Performance has successfully completed the most crucial step in developing its ZR1-powered HPE700 (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/08/hennessey-hpe700-bastard-love-child-of-camaro-ss-and-corvette-z/): Getting the Corvette ZR1's LS9 motor to fit in the engine bay of the new Camaro. John Hennessey just sent over these images that show the before and after, and from the look of things, the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 fits nicely.

The engine cover that's visible through a polycarbonate window on the Corvette ZR1 (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/11/review-2009-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-goes-to-hell-and-back/) lines up nicely against the Camaro's firewall and it appears there's still some room left in front of the engine. While the LS9 normally produces 638 hp in the ZR1, as its name suggests, the Hennessey HPE700 will be shooting for over 700 horsepower. Only 24 examples will be produced and Hennessey has already sold 11. If you're interested, check out the official specs and features on the Hennessey Performance website (http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/ItemDetail.php?Item_ID=350&cart=DSyAMRNA&DoThis=Chevrolet+Camaro+%282010%29&ActionReq=Where).

[Hughes412]

Oh, I'd give both my nuts for one!

[NRRfrogmanP5]

Oh, I'd give both my nuts for one!

me too(boom05)

[Kymerik]

I wouldnt :P still a hideous car on the inside, and have you sat in one yet? you can't see for shit outta the car...

[mikeyb]

I wouldnt :P still a hideous car on the inside, and have you sat in one yet? you can't see for shit outta the car...

Typical Camaro. I would be right at home in it because I am use to driving F-bodies and other cars that have blind spots.

[blkspdfreak]

yea, but can they fit it in a msp......

[Kymerik]

Typical Camaro. I would be right at home in it because I am use to driving F-bodies and other cars that have blind spots.

it's not a handful of small blindspots, it's basically 90% blindspot!!!

[mikeyb]

it's not a handful of small blindspots, it's basically 90% blindspot!!!

Like I said typical Camaro. How are the blind spots on the Mustang and Challenger?

[ucMP3]

Mustang's aren't too bad... Challenger seems like they would suck but I haven't been in one.

[CantCMe]

Whoa...would LOVE to have one of those!!!

[Wagonbacker9]

yeah, I'll take 2 please...

[SeR_Cyclops]

Brb im going to have to clean my keyboard I knew it should have said NSFW on the title!

[Kain]

The car is nice, but damn that's a clean, well-organized garage! I expect nothing less from an outfit like Hennessey.

[groovyjdawg]

It is beautiful.

[Donas64]

Wicked! Blind spots be darned!

[mikeyb]

There actually not that bad. I just drove a new Camaro V6.

[Donas64]

impressions?

[mikeyb]

I was really impressed by it. It drives very similar to a 04-06 GTO and a G8. I would be happy with the 3.6L V6 that makes 304hp. What more do you really need?

[SeR_Cyclops]

A V-8 that makes a shit ton more POWA!!!!!!

[mikeyb]

A V-8 that makes a shit ton more POWA!!!!!!

True true....

[Donas64]

Turn your speakers up!

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[BlackCherry06]

Yummy

705 bhp @ 6,400 rpm
0 - 60 mph: 3.7 sec.
1/4 mile: 11.3 @ 125 mph
Top Speed: 201 mph

Not crazy about the ZR1 (or ZR1 look-alike) wheels. They look fine on the Vette, but not so much on the Camaro.

D'OH

Optional Upgrades:
- 5-Speed Automatic Transmission

[Sveivo]

Typical Camaro. I would be right at home in it because I am use to driving F-bodies and other cars that have blind spots.

Sounds like a 370Z. ;)

[warrier04]

great looking bay, but i'm not too fond of the car, in general.

wouldn't say that i'd turn one down if someone offered, though ..

[Sveivo]

What's the point of this car though? Just get a ZR1.

[Falango]

Screw blind spots, who will be keeping up beside you in this?!? That is one sexy Camaro!