Hennessey Performance Engineering is known for pushing the limits in terms of high horsepower speed demons and their latest creation is no exception. The company has announced plans to produce a limited edition 2010 HPE700 Camaro that will make an insane 705 hp and 717 lb.-ft. of torque, effectively turning Chevy's newest muscle car into a super car. Power comes from the Corvette ZR1's supercharged LS9 V8 engine which normally cranks out 620 hp and 595 lb.-ft. of torque but Hennessey engineers have tweaked the engine to produce an extra 85 hp and 123 lb.-ft. of torque. The end result makes the top of the line Camaro SS with 422 hp and 408 lb-ft look downright modest in comparison. Of course to qualify as a legitimate supercar takes more than a big power rating, so Hennessey equipped the HPE700 Camaro with the optional 15 inch carbon brakes from the ZR1, light weight HRE wheels with Michelin PS2 tires, and added a thoroughly upgraded suspension. The exterior receives a special aerodynamics package dubbed "Cam-Aero" that includes a carbon fiber spoiler, carbon fiber side rocker panels, a carbon fiber front splitter, a front fascia with a retro "hideaway" looking headlights, and a billet grille. In a show of respect to the Corvette ZR1, the HPE700 Camaro will also feature a hood with a window that offers a view of the engine. The first HPE700 Camaro will be auctioned off at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona but beginning on January 19 customers can order one from select Chevrolet dealers or directly from Hennessey Performance Engineering. Considering that the ZR1 starts at $106,520 the HPE700 Camaro's base price of $109,500 sounds a little steep, but it also includes a one day performance driving course at the Lonestar Motorsports Park in Texas.
