Vehicle Description
The name Hennessey means horsepower, and this 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
SS convertible with a Hennessey HPE 650 performance package
delivers the kind of mind-altering performance for which the tuner
has become famous. Based on a 45th anniversary Camaro, it was
delivered from the dealership to Hennessey's shop for the
transformation when it was brand new, and it still lives under the
tuner's 5-year, 100,000 mile warranty. Have fun!
At a glance, nobody's going to notice just how nasty this Camaro
really is. The 45th Anniversary package included the black paint
with silver and red graphics, some badges, and, well, not much
else, so while it's interesting, it's not going to attract any
untoward attention. With just 6894 original miles on it, obviously
it has not been used often or in inclement weather, so it still
presents as virtually new. GM's workmanship has improved
considerably over just a few years ago, so the inky black paint is
deep and rich and the decals show restraint that was practically
unimaginable from GM back in the '90s. It's still got that awesome
Camaro look, with a deep front air dam, an almost chopped profile,
and styling cues that tie it visually to the first-generation cars
back in the '60s. Hennessey, to their credit, kept their badging to
a minimum, with just a script emblem on the trunk lid, although by
the time anyone notices that, it's probably too late anyway.
Likewise, the interior stays pretty stock, including the very
comfortable bucket seats with 45th Anniversary embroidery plus the
Hennessey logo on the headrests. Of course this is a 6-speed car
(how else would you want to manage 655 horsepower?) and the factory
did a great job of giving it an old-school vibe with modern tech.
Auxiliary gauges are down on the console, just like they were in
1969, but the rest is very much 21st century. Everything you can
imagine is standard equipment, from automatic climate control to
power everything to a great-sounding AM/FM/CD/iPod/satellite stereo
system with Boston Acoustics speakers. There are some serial number
badges on the dash and Hennessey added their own premium floor
mats, too. The heads-up display is actually fairly useful on a car
where things happen as quickly as they do here, yet it still
retains its ability to cruise with the power convertible top
disappearing into the rear deck in just a few seconds. And even
with the top down, there's a decent-sized trunk that makes this a
great car for quick weekend getaways.
The horsepower comes from a TVS2300 supercharger that force-feeds
the 6.2 liter LS3 V8 through a set of high-flow cylinder heads. A
custom camshaft helps make the most of it, and Hennessey tunes it
to run like a stocker. And to cope with that power, there are
ancillary upgrades like a 160 degree thermostat, high-flow fuel
injectors, high-flow catalytic converters, and stainless long-tube
headers. It's docile when you aren't running hard, but full
throttle means things get insane almost instantly, so be ready. It
sounds spectacular thanks to a custom exhaust system and if you do
get in over your head, they've thoughtfully included a set of
gigantic Brembo brakes. The limited slip rear end does its best to
channel the power to giant 305/35/20 tires (fronts are 275/40/20s)
on a set of custom painted Foose wheels.
Heavily documented with the original window sticker, build sheet,
manuals, invoices, and build receipts, this is an incredible
performance machine that's available for pennies on the dollar and
offers the performance of the latest and greatest from the factory.
Call now!