Hennessey Performance Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Limited Edition 650 Horsepower Camaro SS

Sealy, TX (PRWEB) October 09, 2011

Automotive tuning company Hennessey Performance (HPE) started 20 years ago when company founder, John Hennessey, began racing his Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 at Bonneville, Pike?s Peak and the Silver State Classic. ?I soon learned the first rule of racing: If you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a larger fortune?, states John. ?I had a lot of fun developing my car and pushing it to the limits by racing it. But I soon realized that if I were going to be able to continue racing, I had to find a way for it to pay for itself?. Beginning in October of 1991, Hennessey began offering high-performance parts and services to other go-fast enthusiasts.

Twenty years later, Hennessey Performance (HPE) has grown into one of the leading aftermarket tuners in the world. To commemorate the company?s 20th anniversary, Hennessey is offering a limited edition 650 horsepower Camaro SS. Available as a hardtop coupe or convertible, the 20th Anniversary HPE650 Camaro sprints from zero to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds thanks to it?s supercharged 6.2 liter V8 engine.

?We wanted to build something special for our clients and production will be limited to just 20 vehicles. Each one will have it?s own serial number?, said Hennessey CEO, Don Goldman. ?For over 20 years, HPE has been making fast cars go faster. And we are excited to celebrate this milestone with a very special car?.

Each 20th Anniversary Hennessey Camaro will come exclusively in black, with upgraded coilover suspension system, CarbonAero front splitter and side skirts, Hennessey monoblock wheels (chrome or silver finish) plus Hennessey embroidered head rests, floor mats and serial numbered plaques on the interior and under the hood. Hardtop coupes are priced at $ 79,500, with the convertible at $ 84,500.

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Introducing the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder: Topless Texas Supercar Coming for 2013

Sealy, Texas (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Hennessey Performance (HPE) will offer its ultra lightweight supercar with a removable roof. Dubbed the Venom GT Spyder, Hennessey?s 1200 horsepower, 1200 kilo, mid-engine monster will offer an extra dose of wind and sound when driven topless.

?With the hardtop in place, the Venom GT offers a very visceral, raw, driving experience?, says company CEO, Don Goldman. ?With the hardtop removed, the wind and the growl of the twin turbo V8 will offer our clients an even greater driving sensation.?

HPE will build just five Venom GTs for the 2013 model year, two of which have already been ordered. Deliveries will begin in the summer of 2012. Clients can purchase either model: the Venom GT ? with a fixed hardtop roof, or the Venom GT Spyder ? with the new removable top. Base pricing for the Venom GT is $ 950,000. The Venom GT Spyder is priced at $ 1.1 million.

?We are excited to be able to offer an open-air American supercar, built in Texas, that provides the best power to weight ratio available on the market,? says company founder, John Hennessey. ?Simply put, the Venom GT Spyder is defined by its simplicity, elegance, performance and?for a lucky few?a driving experience like nothing else on Earth.?

About Hennessey Performance

Hennessey Performance (HPE) has been making fast cars go faster since 1991. It operates a 30,000 square foot workshop and showroom facility situated on 143 acres near Sealy, Texas (about 45 minutes west of Houston). The company also operates a showroom and installation facility located in Lake Forest, California. HPE offers a wide variety of dyno proven, track tested parts and upgrades for a variety of modern performance vehicles. Hennessey Performance is also the only tuner in North America that operates its own test track ? Lonestar Motorsports Park.

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