US tuner Hennessy teases new supercharged Chevrolet SS package

csv8 · 02-01-2014, 11:16 AM

US tuner Hennessy teases new supercharged Chevrolet SS package with toll road test.

Holden's VF Commodore has already had the tuning wand waved over it locally by the likes of HSV, Walkinshaw Performance and Harrop Engineering, but the US-market Chevrolet SS version is about to score a similar treatment from the aftermarket maestros at Hennessey Performance.

Rather than making performance claims via simple press release, the US firm has showcased the upcoming package in the above video, where the boosted Chevy SS is used to test a new Texas freeway’s automated toll system under the supervision of a Texas Highway Patrol Dodge Challenger.

While the top speed of 262km/h is about what you could expect from a stock 6.2-litre SS, it’s fair to say the HSV GTS-trumping 600hp (448kW) output suggested by the HPE600 supercharger upgrade’s name will help it get it there a lot quicker.

Hennessy are you to specify any other details of its planned upgrades, but Motor Authority reports that high-flow induction and turbo systems, intercooler and exhaust packages, plus engine management tunes, brake and suspension upgrades are also in the works.
I posted the video in the video section...
http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...02?origin=hpc1

**Grunter** · 02-01-2014, 11:35 AM

Hennessy is the Milly Cyrus of the US aftermarket scene. All talk and pretty pictures, with no actual substance. And his pricing is well.... interesting.

Mighty Reds · 02-01-2014, 11:55 AM

Wow I am shocked that a US tuner has the ability to enhance an engine that is a dime a dozen in the States.

bangm001 · 02-01-2014, 02:46 PM

If Hennessey is the Miley cyrus in the states, then what are most tuners here in Oz! LOL! A company that can make a twin turb 1500+ HP viper and run well into the 9s and mid 2 sec 0-60mph times AND offer warranty is a mikey cyrus i would take home... ;-)
(no offence intended grunter). I would love to own anything with a hennessey badge.
I also like the look of the SS's in the states, they certainly stand out from the boxy 300c's, camaros, mustangs etc.
On a side note speaking of tuners companies in the states, check out this mob.. mmm.. http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

1TUFFUTE · 03-01-2014, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangm001

If Hennessey is the Miley cyrus in the states, then what are most tuners here in Oz! LOL! A company that can make a twin turb 1500+ HP viper and run well into the 9s and mid 2 sec 0-60mph times AND offer warranty is a mikey cyrus i would take home... ;-)
(no offence intended grunter). I would love to own anything with a hennessey badge.
I also like the look of the SS's in the states, they certainly stand out from the boxy 300c's, camaros, mustangs etc.
On a side note speaking of tuners companies in the states, check out this mob.. mmm.. http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

Any tuner with an open check book can make a car go fast.....it's all their other non substantial Bolt on packages they pump out that make them seem lame.
Not sure why they'd even bother with this car tho. It's barely selling.....there'd be like 1 or 2 near Hennessy shops......and not many of those will even bother modding.....and that's if they even use Hennessy. Maybe just generic Bolton stuff that works with the American versions of the products allready? But still

graham_h · 03-01-2014, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grunter

Hennessy is the Milly Cyrus of the US aftermarket scene. All talk and pretty pictures, with no actual substance. And his pricing is well.... interesting.

Yup...........
Link

Not seeing any substance here......

As for pricing, he can charge what the heck he likes. I would

Iggle Piggle · 03-01-2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangm001

If Hennessey is the Miley cyrus in the states, then what are most tuners here in Oz! LOL! A company that can make a twin turb 1500+ HP viper and run well into the 9s and mid 2 sec 0-60mph times AND offer warranty is a mikey cyrus i would take home... ;-)
(no offence intended grunter). I would love to own anything with a hennessey badge.
I also like the look of the SS's in the states, they certainly stand out from the boxy 300c's, camaros, mustangs etc.
On a side note speaking of tuners companies in the states, check out this mob.. mmm.. http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

Take Mikey home?

Freudian slip??

**Grunter** · 03-01-2014, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangm001

If Hennessey is the Miley cyrus in the states, then what are most tuners here in Oz! LOL! A company that can make a twin turb 1500+ HP viper and run well into the 9s and mid 2 sec 0-60mph times AND offer warranty is a mikey cyrus i would take home... ;-)
(no offence intended grunter). I would love to own anything with a hennessey badge.
I also like the look of the SS's in the states, they certainly stand out from the boxy 300c's, camaros, mustangs etc.
On a side note speaking of tuners companies in the states, check out this mob.. mmm.. http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

None taken! Although I'd point out that even Milly Cyrus has had a hit, despite her being, well Milly Cyrus. ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henness...ce_Engineering
https://www.google.com.au/#q=henness...ormance+ripoff
https://www.google.com.au/#q=henness...nce+complaints

And many members of varying forums with first hand, negative dealings with his shop.

Smoke - fire.

Cool Lotus he bolted bits to though! ;)

Chopped · 03-01-2014, 11:51 PM

163mph (limited)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuczbVo4W2Q

**DJR-351** · 04-01-2014, 12:56 AM

Looks impressive, sounds angry too......

Lardman · 04-01-2014, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangm001

If Hennessey is the Miley cyrus in the states, then what are most tuners here in Oz! LOL! A company that can make a twin turb 1500+ HP viper and run well into the 9s and mid 2 sec 0-60mph times AND offer warranty is a mikey cyrus i would take home... ;-)
(no offence intended grunter). I would love to own anything with a hennessey badge.
I also like the look of the SS's in the states, they certainly stand out from the boxy 300c's, camaros, mustangs etc.
On a side note speaking of tuners companies in the states, check out this mob.. mmm.. http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD6a5jkUGKg

Warranty and all.