Here’s something a little different. It’s a tuning package for the Toyota LandCruiser-based Lexus LX 570 from Hennessey, giving the super off-roader some super under-bonnet performance. Usually renowned for offering extensive turbo kits for high-end sports cars and supercars, Hennessey Performance has chosen to do something for the more practical […]
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Chevrolet SS Hennessey HPE600 kit hits 262km/h
Hennessey Performance has released a package for the Chevrolet SS – the US version of the local Holden Commodore SS – called the HPE600. Output figures haven’t been released but judging by the ‘600’ we’re guessing it offers 600hp (450kW). The package comes with a high-flow induction and intercooler setup, […]
Hennessey 2014 Chevrolet Corvette HPE500 burnout test
The new Chevrolet Corvette is a stunning muscle car with credible V8 performance. Hennessey has developed a package that takes these foundations and turns them up to more extreme levels. Called the HPE500 kit, the package, including an ECU tune and a full exhaust system, takes power output to 373kW. […]
Hennessey Venom 700R sounds wicked, based on SRT Viper
American muscle doesn’t come much larger than the Viper, and Hennessey Performance has just injected some steroids into the latest version for added strength. Meet the Hennessey Venom 700R. It’s the performance carmaker’s latest project, featuring a tuned version of the factory 8.4-litre V10 engine. It produces 526kW and 941Nm.
Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650 kit with 485kW (video)
Hennessey Performance in the US has come up with a tuning package for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 V8 monster, called the HPE650 kit. The muscle SUV is able to cover the quarter mile in just 12.6 seconds. Featuring a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in standard form, the SRT8 […]
Hennessey 2013 Ford Focus ST HPE300 with 220kW
Although Hennessey Performance is usually renowned for building really high-powered supercars and muscle machines, the company has developed a package for the more humble 2013 Ford Focus ST called the HPE300 kit. We loved the Focus ST during our review. It offers outstanding performance for a mainstream hatchback, with 0-100km/h […]
Hennessey 2014 Chevrolet Corvette 1000hp tune already in the works
High-end performance tuning company Hennessey, also responsible for the epic Hennessey Venom, is planning a tuning program for the just-unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The firm already aims to extract 1000hp (746kW) from the US muscle car. In its standard form the 2014 Stingray comes with a new LT1 6.2-litre […]
Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe with 1226hp (video)
When it comes to serious performance, you can almost always rely on the folks at Hennessey for coming up with some of the most outrageous tuning packages around. As is the case with this, the Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. As the name suggests, this already high performance coupe produces […]