If you think a tuner like John Hennessey would simply drop in the blown 6.2-liter LS9 V-8 and call it quits, you’re sorely mistaken. Starting with 638 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque, Hennessey’s shop has tweaked this monster to put out a staggering 705 hp and 717 lb-ft. The power increase comes from a pulley swap that ups the boost 3 psi to 14, headers, high-flow cats, and an ECU reprogram. Power will most likely come through a six-speed manual gearbox and hit the ground through HRE wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 rubber. Optional 15-inch carbon-ceramic brakes will provide much-needed stopping power.
Additionaly:
Hennessey says that the HPE700 will get additional power from revised boost levels and a more robust fuel system. That will allow the model to make a total of 755-hp and a maximum torque of 763 lb-ft.
2011 Hennessey HPE700 LS9 Camaro Specifications
Power:
• 755 bhp @ 6,400 rpm
• 763 lb-ft Torque @ 3,200 rpm
Performance (Hardtop):
• 0 – 60 mph: 3.3 sec. *
• 1/4 mile: 10.9 @ 130 mph *
• Skidpad: 1.01 g
• 60 – 0 mph braking: 104 ft.
Note: * with optional 305/35-20 Nitto Drag Radial Tires
Press Release
SEALY, TEXAS – With the limited production run of Hennessey’s 2010 HPE700 Camaro long since sold-out, the company has announced they will build another 24 units for the 2011 model year. This latest run of HPE700′s will include the addition of the new convertible model (from Chevrolet) and an increase in power from its supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 – the same engine found in the Corvette ZR1.
The 2011 HPE700 gets its additional power from revised boost levels and a more robust fuel system, delivering 755 bhp and 763 lb-ft of torque. This 30 horsepower increase over 2010 will also help move the convertible’s extra weight, while the large 15 inch brakes from last year remain to bring it back to a stop quickly.
As the Camaro convertible arrives in showrooms in the spring of 2011, the 6-speed manual SS model will become available alongside its hardtop brethren to become the basis for the HPE700 LS9 Camaro transformation.
In addition to the upgraded LS9 engine, the HPE700 also includes an adjustable coilover suspension, larger sway bars, HPE lightweight wheels, larger 15-inch brakes with 6-piston front calipers, stainless steel long tube headers, painted hockey stripe, Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, CarbonAero™ carbon fiber body kit and more to complete the car’s distinct look and performance characteristics.
As with the 2010 model year, the 2011 HPE700 LS9 Camaro will be limited to just 24 units, with no set allocation between coupe and convertible. Pricing for the complete HPE700 upgrade, including the base vehicle, is $132,500 and can be ordered directly through HPE or one of Hennessey’s authorized Chevrolet dealers.
2011 HPE700 Camaro Includes:
• Base 2011 Camaro SS with 6-speed Manual Transmission (convertible or hardtop)
• LS9 6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine with Intercooler
• HPE Cold Air Induction System
• Supercharger Pulley Upgrade
• High-Flow Fuel Injectors
• Fuel System Upgrade
• Intercooler System Upgrade
• CarbonAero ™ Bodywork: Front Spoiler, Rear Bumper Diffuser & Side Rocker Panels
• Long Tube Stainless Steel Headers
• HPE Extreme Duty Clutch & Flywheel Upgrade
• HPE Race Shift Knob and Shifter Upgrade
• HPE Light Weight Alloy Wheels
• 20 x 10.5 inch (rear); 20 x 9.5 inch (front)
• Pirelli P-Zero Tires, 275/35-YR20 (front); 305/35-YR20 (rear)
• Brembo Front Brake Upgrade: 6-Piston Calipers with Light Weight 15 inch Cross-Drilled Rotors
• Brembo Rear Brake Upgrade: 4-Piston Calipers with 14 inch Light Weight Rotors
• KW / HPE Variant 3 Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension Upgrade
• KW / HPE Front & Rear Sway Bar Upgrades
• Painted Hockey Stick Side Stripe with LS9 logo
• Hennessey Embroidered Head Rests & Floor Mats
• Limited Edition HPE700 Dash Plaque & Hood Plaque
• HPE700 & Hennessey Logos Painted on Rear Deck Lid
• Hennessey Letter of Authenticity
• HPE700 buyers will also receive a 1-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports
Park – a 1/4 mile dragstrip facility located adjacent to Hennessey’s 30,000 square foot production
facility and showroom.
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is getting ready to make its world debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show. However, Hennessey Performance Engineering is already hard at work at a customized version of the convertible. The 2010 HPE700 Camaro was sold out pretty quick, so Hennessey thought it was only fair to build another 24 units for the 2011 model year. The 2011 HPE 700 Camaro will be available in both coupe and convertible variants… but this time around, the supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 from Corvette ZR1 will power the car.
