Hennessey Performance Engineering has a solid reputation for upgrading already impressive sports cars to some ridiculous performance and engineering levels. Since Hennessey’s founding in 1991, they have introduced some of the fastest and most powerful cars in the automotive industry. Hennessey's main job is to multiply the power of car engines, and they do it with the utmost elegance, quality, and precision. Hennessey has some amazing items to showcase for those looking for a more powerful version of their favorite car.
Of course, Hennessey has also started producing exclusive sports cars with its own brand, the most famous of which is the Venom F5 and Venom GT. In this list, let's look at 10 Hennessey cars with insane power that can greatly increase the driver's adrenaline.
10 Hennessey McLaren 600LT HPE1000
Under normal circumstances, a McLaren 600LT can never compete with a Bugatti Veyron, but when this McLaren is upgraded by Hennessey Performance, everything is different. Hennessey offers three upgrade packages for McLaren 600LT with power varying from 708 to 1001hp.
The HPE1000 is the most powerful package for McLaren 600LT, capable of producing 1,001 horsepower by a 3.8-liter V8 engine with two massive turbochargers. The torque has also increased to 1,173 Newton-meters. As a result, the HPE1000 upgraded McLaren 600L can reach 60mph in just 2.1 seconds, which is slightly faster than Bugatti Veyron with 2.5 seconds.
9 2019 ZR1 Chevrolet Corvette HPE1200
Although the 755hp seems pretty fair for a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Hennessey Performance manages to crank up the power in this American classic even more. The 2019 ZR1 was the most powerful version that has ever been produced, and in the HPE1200 model with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, the output power has reached 1,200hp, making the car a four-wheeled power plant.
The HPE850 and HPE1000 packages are also available for the ZR1, which, as the name implies, deliver 850 and 1000hp respectively. Hennessey also made changes to the ZR1 automatic transmission to match the crazy output power.
8 Jeep Gladiator Maximus 1000
The Maximus 1000 is the Hennessey version of Jeep Gladiator with a 6.2L supercharged Hellcat V8 engine under its hood. It''s a great off-road vehicle with a striking combination of stiff-looking appearance and stunning performance. The Hellcat engine on Maximus 1000 can produce 1000hp with 1,265 Nm of torque.
The ECU and fuel system have also been upgraded. A new stainless steel exhaust system also ensures good engine breathing. Compared to the original Jeep Gladiator, changes have been made to the suspension, and the height has increased by 6 inches. Also, the standard wheels are replaced with 20-inch wheels.
7 Hennessey GT500 Venom 1200
The Mustang Shelby GT500 is one of the cars that everyone wishes to have in their garage, and tuners are obsessed with it. There is a V8 engine with 760hp and 847Nm of torque in the standard model, which seems enough for most drivers, but not for Hennessey Performance.
Hennessey introduced three upgrade packages for Mustang Shelby GT500: Venom 850, Venom 1000, and Venom 1200. The Venom 1200 is the most powerful variant that comes with 1200hp and 1,356 Nm of torque. The engine is still the same V8, but under Hennessey's hands, it's equipped with a twin-turbo setup and other tuning stuff like an upgraded intercooler system, fuel system upgrade, and stainless steel exhaust system.
6 Cadillac CTS-V HPE1000
The Cadillac CTS-V is known as a luxury sedan, but its HPE1000 version must be called a super sedan. The CTS-V has a 6.2-liter V8 engine as standard, producing 640 horsepower and 855 Nm of torque thanks to the supercharger system. But Hennessey's HPE1000 version benefits from a high-flow supercharger system and other tweaks to achieve 1,000hp. This version can reach 0 to -60 mph in just 2.7 seconds.
The HPE1000 package is installable on 2016 models and up, which puts Cadillac CTS-V in a higher position than BMW M series cars and even on par with the Bugatti Veyron.
5 Lamborghini Huracan HPE900 Twin Turbo
With a wild 5.2-liter V10 engine, Lamborghini Huracan is the true manifestation of a super sports car, and it has enough power to excite any driver. Hennessey Performance has a special kit for Huracan called HPE900 that consists of twin ball bearing turbochargers, a high-flow air induction system, and many other modifications to make the Italian car more appealing to speed enthusiasts.
The twin-turbo version of the Lamborghini Huracan carries the same V10 engine, but the output power is now 912hp, which is a significant leap compared to the standard model. This version can reach 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
4 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The Dodge Charger Hellcat is currently one of the fastest sedans globally with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine and 707hp under its hood. This is a significant amount of power for a sedan, but not for Hennessey engineers.
Hennessey introduced an HPE1000 upgrade package for Dodge Charger Hellcat. It comes with chassis modifications, a new supercharger system, and a bunch of tweaks such as a high-flow air-to-water intercooler, stouter fuel injectors, and a new fuel system for extra adrenaline release. The new engine package can produce 1032hp and 1340 Nm of torque, making the car hit 60mph in 2.8 seconds.
3 Hennessey Exorcist Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
With 840hp and the ability to hit 0-60 in 2.3 seconds, Dodge Demon was a milestone in super sports cars, but don't assume that Hennessey Performance would sit on the sideline and watch. The Hennessey Exorcist Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is powered by the same 6.2-liter V8 engine in standard Camaro ZL1, but Hennessey replaced its supercharger with a new 2.9-liter supercharger. As a result, the engine can produce 350hp more than the standard model, and the final output is 1000hp.
Hennessey's modifications include the use of an upgraded intercooler, racing engine valves, larger air intakes, and ECU reprogramming. The Exorcist Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 can hit 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds. The Hennessey upgrade package to power Camaro to 1,000 horsepower costs $55,000.
2 Hennessey Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
The standard Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a beast in every sense with 710 horsepower and 875 Nm of torque, and it's one of the most powerful SUVs ever made. Despite the crazy power, many customers are still looking for a more powerful car, which is why Hennessey Performance has stepped in and offered the HPE1000 supercharger boost package for the Durango SRT Hellcat.
The new package can produce 1012hp and 1314 Nm of torque, which is amazing for a family SUV with three rows of seats and proves that an SUV doesn't necessarily need to be boring. Also, it takes only 2.8 seconds for this version of Durango to reach 60mph.
1 Hennessey Venom F5
Finally, Hennessey's own car is here. Hennessey Performance debuted the Venom F5 in the 2017 SEMA Show, and as it has been said, they expect the Venom F5 "to be the absolute fastest road car on earth," The car is still under development, and only 24 of it will be shipped.
The Venom F5 uses a twin-turbo 6.6L V8 engine to produce 1,817 horsepower. Hennessey Promised that the Venom F5 would hit 186 mph (300 km/h) in less than 10 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 300mph. The Venom F5 has an entirely new carbon fiber body, and the exterior is made of lightweight material for ultimate aerodynamics.