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Hennessey CTS-V packages

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 9:46 am
by kevm14
http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/he ... dailydrive
The “basic” package gets you the HPE750, which is actually good for 757 hp and 782 lb-ft of torque. This gets us thinking, if automakers keep upping the factory power on their cars, there’s really no reason Hennessey and the boys can’t push it even further. Could a 1,500-hp tuned American V8 be too far off? We doubt it. The HPE750 sprints to 60 in just 3.2 seconds, near the limit for two-wheel drive cars, while the 0-150 mph sprint takes just 15.4 seconds. That’s down from 17.8 in the stock car. The quarter mile passes in 11.2 seconds and top speed is rated at a blistering 210 mph. All that speed will set you back $14,950, on top of the price of the CTS-V, which is about $84,000.

Lest you think that once you buy this car you’re on your own, Hennessey has a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty.
Dare I say that is actually a bargain when looking at other new cars? I think this is the cheapest thing this size, that can go 210 mph with a warranty. Correct me if I am wrong...

I mean a Hellcat Charger offers more space and similar 1/4 mile performance for less money, to be fair. Doesn't compare for luxury or handling though.

Re: Hennessey CTS-V packages

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:00 pm
by bill25
The Hellcat is awesome for what it is, but there is still some difference in power:
The “basic” package gets you the HPE750, which is actually good for 757 hp and 782 lb-ft of torque

Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/he ... z443ZPUQ44

Compared to an arguably underrated 707 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque. HP is probably close, but torque is still probably 100 more in the Caddy.
http://www.caranddriver.com/dodge/chall ... rt-hellcat