Hennessey has given us plenty of reasons to fall more in love with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. After introducing its HPE550 package that gives the 2010 Camaro an outstanding 562-hp, Hennessey engineers are working on the HPE700.

The HPE700 package throws in the LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, boosting output to 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft.

Today, Hennessey released pictures of HPE700 engine swamp and we have to say, it fits quite nicely. The LS9 upgrade will cost you a whopping $39,500 over the initial price-tag of your Camaro. Hennessey says that it already has 13 orders for the HPE700. It will only offer 24 packages.

Hennessey is also working on an 850-hp and a 1,000-hp twin-turbo upgrade for $54,500 and $59,500, respectively.

Hennessey HPE700 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

- By: Omar Rana

Ever wonder how the new muscle car generation compares to their classic predecessors? So did these people that decided to drag race a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS against a 1968 Camaro SS. Both models have the RS packages.

However, the 1968 Camaro SS is not stock. It has a 406 cubic inch V8 with a 5-speed manual and a 3.73:1 posi rear end. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is stock with some nice looking GM Performance Parts accessories.

There is also a video of the 2010 Camaro SS racing against a 1972 Chevelle big block and a Mustang GT500. 

Oh, and did we mention that all these races take place on a bridge? Very daring.

Click through for the videos.

2010 Camaro SS vs. 1968 Camaro SS:

2010 Camaro SS vs. 1972 Chevelle:

2010 Camaro SS vs. Ford Shelby GT500:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: YouTube (via Camaro5)

If you watched the Indy 500 over the weekend, then you most likely saw the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Pace Car take the track. The Indy 500 is no new territory for the Camaro – the model has paced the race give times since its introduction in 1967.

Although, for the first time, GM will not offer a Indy Camaro Pace Car replica for the street model. Each previous model of the Camaro has seen anywhere between 100 to 6,000 replicas of the Indy Camaro Pace Car for collectors.

“The new Camaro has and will pace a lot of races including Indy and Daytona,” Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan told Inside Line. “In order to keep special editions special, we can’t go to that well too often. Plus, sales of the new car are phenomenal.”

Indy 500 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Inside Line

Earlier this year, there were reports about the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible being canceled due to supplier trouble. After that, we heard reports that GM finally worked out its supplier problems and that the Camaro Convertible was back in the product plans and will arrive in early 2010.

Well, 2010 may be too soon. GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan confirmed today that the Camaro Convertible will go into production in early 2011.

“The convertible was never canceled. It was retimed. It will be the first quarter of 2011 for the start of production,” Rhadigan told Automotive News.

Rhadigan said that GM originally planned to introduce the convertible in early 2010. He confirmed that both V6 and V8 models will feature a fabric top.

- By: Omar Rana

Jason Drees of Symdon Chevrolet-Pontiac in Wisconsin has just confirmed that GM will be offering a limited-edition 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee package, which will be available to order starting June 1. Production of the limited-edition Bumblebee 2010 Camaro will run from June 24 to December.

The package will be available on LT and SS models and will feature the Rally Yellow with black Bumblebee stripes and Transformers badging on wheel centers, sill plates and embroidered console lid.

Transformers 2 Bumblebee 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Camaro5

Here are some of today’s random findings from the editor’s desk here at egmCarTech.

Is the 2010 Camaro’s popularity causing GM headaches? Apparently, the popularity of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is causing GM executives some headaches. There is no doubt that the return of the muscle car has generated a huge fan base. GM has taken 18,000 firm orders for the Camaro and has even added a Saturday shift to Oshawa, Ontario, plant where the car is built. Nonetheless, the Camaro is raising some serious questions in Washington about GM’s product development plans. – Financial Times

Saab confirms three bidders, confident it will get more time to restructure: Saab said today that it is certain that the Swedish courts will give it more time to restructure. It confirmed it has narrowed its list of ten bidders to three. It said that one of the potential remaining bidders will acquire the brand by early summer. – CNNMoney

Chevrolet Cruze Safety Car causes crash at FIA WTTC: During a race, safety cars are responsible to slow the pace of racers during a crash. However, at this weekend’s FIA WTTC race in Pau, France, the Chevrolet Cruze Safety Car was responsible for causing a crash; either way, it did slow down the pace of racers.

Click through to watch the video of the crash.

- By: Omar Rana

When Hennessey Performance Engineering first received their 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, they did what every muscle car owner should would do – a burnout followed by a quarter-mile run.

Now, before Hennessey threw in their 562-hp HPE550 upgrade, the stock 2010 Camaro SS ran the quarter-mile test in 13.6 seconds at 107.9 mph. After throwing in their HPE550 upgrade, which will cost those interested $18,950 plus shipping ($24,950 installed), Hennessey has reported a quarter-mile run in an outstanding 11.67 seconds at 121 mph.

If you wish to purchase the HPE550 upgrade, you can call Hennessey Performance Engineering at 979-885-1300 or visit them at http://www.HennesseyPerformance.com. 

Click through for the video.

- By: Omar Rana

While the Chevrolet Camaro SS we were going to get next week suffered a broken windshield while in transit from Detroit, Jay Leno had the privilege to get behind one in California. 

Of course, Jay loved everything about the new Camaro SS and thinks that this is the car that will save GM.

Refresher: The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS carries a 6.2L LS3 V8 making 422-hp and 408 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed manual and 400-hp and 395 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed automatic. 0-60 comes in 4.6 seconds. Pricing for the 2010 Camaro SS starts at $30,995.

Make the jump for the video.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Omar Rana

Hennessey Performance Engineering just received their 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS last month. After taking it to the drag strips and doing a burnout, Hennessey decided to throw in its new HPE550 Supercharged package into their latest creation and took it on a dyno run. Check out the video of it after the jump.

Hennessey will be selling its HPE550 package for $18,950 plus shipping if you’re the do-it-your-self type. If you’re not a really good handyman, Hennessey will install the package for you for $24,950 (of course you’d have to provide your $31,000 Camaro SS). 

Follow the jump for the video.

2010 HPE700 Camaro:

- By: Omar Rana

Yes – it hurts our feelings quite a lot. Camaro5 forum member Dertybr’s brand new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS was totaled in a collision with a Ford Escape being driven by a teenager with no insurance or a driver’s license.

Fortunately, Dertybr’s insurance replacement protection plan covers the loss and he will be getting a brand new 2010 Camaro SS real soon.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS (Black 2SS) Totaled:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Camaro5

Artisan has announced that it will be teaming up with Turbochargers.com to produce the Artisan SA-600 based on the 2010 Camaro SS, which goes on sale this June.

Performance has been enhanced with two rear-mounted GTK350 turbos an ECU software upgrade, a new intercooler and cat-back exhaust system. All that allows for a total of 600-hp from the 2010 Camaro SS’s 6.2L V8.

Visual enhancements include widebody front and rear fenders, a new front bumper, rear spoiler, side skirts and 21-inch front and 22-inch rear iForged wheels. The SA-600 carries 14-inch SSBC brakes.

Pricing is expected to come in at $70,000.

Artisan SA-600 – 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Camaro5

Jon Moss, a former GM special vehicles manager, and Chris Fesler, a muscle car builder, have teamed to build a limited-edition Fesler-Moss 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

The 2010 Fesler-Moss Camaro is a limited-edition, track tested model that produces 600-hp. The duo has limited production to just 60 units with prices starting at $60,000 to $150,000 for fully loaded model.

Fesler-Moss will also fit any GM Performance engine into your 2010 Camaro including the LS3, LS7, LS9 and LSX.

Fesler-Moss 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

Press Release:

After months of design and calibration Chris Fesler and Jon Moss have teamed up to offer Chevy lovers with their version of the ultimate 2010 Camaro. The Chevrolet Camaro will forever be known as America’s original muscle car. Chris Fesler and Jon Moss have expanded on that principle to create the Fesler-Moss Edition 2010 Camaro. The new Fesler-Moss Limited Edition 2010 Camaro is scheduled for release in late April 2009 and will be shipping soon after that. Built with similar historic features that have been prevalent throughout the Camaro’s bloodline, the Fesler-Moss Camaro stays true to the original Camaro lines, performance, handling and most important, horsepower. Some features include;

• GM Performance LS-3, LS-7, LS-9 and LSX engines,
• 6 speed or built 4L65E transmission,
• Fesler-Moss braned Magnuson Supercharger,
• Fesler-Moss 3 piece billet wheels,
• Goodyear tires,
• Racing suspension,
• Upgraded rear end,
• Body upgrades,
• Paddle shifter by Mastershift,
• Performance brake upgrade,
• Larger exhaust upgrade,
• Sound system upgrade,
• Color matched interior
• Street legal in all 50 states
• Several different paint options

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Fesler-Moss (via Jalopnik)

Increasing demand for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has prompted GM to add June 29 as a scheduled work week at its Oshawa plant. Originally the week was planned to give Oshawa workers some time-off.

According to a report by the Peterborough Examiner, the flex line workers at the plant will also start working overtime on Saturdays starting in June through August.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is on sale now with prices starting at $22,995 for the V6 Camaro and $30,995 for the V8 2010 Camaro SS.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Detroit News

Lingenfelter, a 30-year old tuning firm owned by John Lingenfelter, has released its tuning package for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

Performance wise Lingenfelter’s tuning package starts off with a supercharged version of the Camaro SS’s 6.2L LS3 V8 making a total of 550-hp, 570-hp or 650-hp. Lingenfelter is also offering a package with a twin-turbo LS7 7.0L production up to 800-hp.

Lingenfelter will also offer a number of visual enhancements for the 2010 Camaro including a front fascia and rocker extension, a front splitter, grille bar inserts with wire mesh texture, hood with air extractors, rear deck lip spoiler, rear fascia extention with exhaust tips and a rear tail lamp panel.

Click through for the complete list of Lingenfelter’s 2010 Camaro Packages.

Lingenfelter 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

Press Release:

Lingenfelter 2010 Camaro Engine Packages:

550 BHP / 550 lbs-ft of torque

When Lingenfelter installs the Magnuson supercharger system we upgrade many components from the base Magnuson kit for better performance and reliability. Each car also gets Lingenfelter PCM programming that lets you benefit from the experience LPE has gained from installing hundreds supercharger systems since 2001 when we first started offering the Magnuson superchargers as a package.

Package includes:

- TVS2300 intercooled supercharger system- silver painted finish
- Based on OEM Eaton supercharger unit
- Properly sized fuel injectors
- Fuel system upgrades
- 160 Degree thermostat
- Boost bypass controller
- Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake
- Professional installation, testing and calibration
- Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Chassis dyno report before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
- Lingenfelter fender badges
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity

570 BHP / 570 lbs-ft of torque

When Lingenfelter installs the Magnuson supercharger system we upgrade many components from the base Magnuson kit for better performance and reliability. Each car also gets Lingenfelter PCM programming that lets you benefit from the experience LPE has gained from installing hundreds supercharger systems since 2001 when we first started offering the Magnuson superchargers as a package.

Package includes:
- TVS2300 intercooled supercharger system- silver painted finish
- Based on OEM Eaton supercharger unit
- Properly sized fuel injectors
- Fuel system upgrades
- 160 Degree thermostat
- Boost bypass controller
- Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake
- Professional installation, testing and calibration
- Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Chassis dyno report before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
- Lingenfelter fender badges
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity

650 BHP / 600 lbs-ft of torque

- Engine removal, disassembly and inspection
- Lingenfelter CNC porting of LS3 cylinder heads
- Lingenfelter multi-angle valve job, cc, surfacing & assembly
- Stainless steel intake valves and heavy duty Inconnel exhaust valves
- Competition Cams dual valve springs, titanium spring retainers, 10 degree locks
- JE Forged aluminum pistons and tool steel pins
- Manley 4340 forged steel “I” beam connecting rods
- Computer balanced LS7 forged steel crankshaft & rotating assembly
- File fit rings, heavy duty rod & main bearings, head gaskets, head bolts
- TVS2300 intercooled supercharger system- silver painted finish
- Based on OEM Eaton supercharger unit
- Fuel system upgrades and properly sized fuel injectors
- 160 Degree thermostat
- Ported & polished LS3 throttle body
- Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake
- Boost by pass system
- Professional engine installation, testing & tuning
- Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Chassis dyno report before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity

750 BHP / 685 lbs-ft of torque

- Engine removal, disassembly and inspection
- Chevrolet LS7 7.0 L aluminum block
- Chevrolet LS7 aluminum heads
- Chevrolet LS7 titanium connecting rods
- Chevrolet LS7 forged steel crankshaft – 4.000″ stroke
- Lingenfelter multi-angle valve job, cc, surfacing & assembly
- Heavy duty inconnel exhaust valves
- Competition Cams dual valve springs, titanium spring retainers, 10 degree locks
- JE Forged aluminum pistons and tool steel pins
- Computer balanced LS7 forged steel crankshaft & rotating assembly
- File fit rings, heavy duty rod & main bearings, head gaskets, head bolts
- Professional assembly and blueprinting of engine
- TVS2300 intercooled supercharger system- silver painted finish
- Based on OEM Eaton supercharger unit
- Fuel system upgrades and properly sized fuel injectors
- 160 Degree thermostat
- Ported & polished LS3 throttle body
- Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake
- Boost by pass system
- Professional engine installation, testing & tuning
- Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Chassis dyno report before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity

800 BHP 800 lbs-ft of torque

- Engine removal, disassembly and inspection
- Chevrolet LS7 7.0 L aluminum block
- Chevrolet LS7 aluminum heads
- Callies 4340 forged steel crankshaft – 4.000″ stroke
- Lingenfelter CNC porting of LS7 cylinder heads
- Lingenfelter multi-angle valve job, cc, surfacing & assembly
- Stainless steel intake valves and heavy duty Inconnel exhaust valves
- Competition Cams dual valve springs, titanium spring retainers, 10 degree locks
- JE Forged aluminum pistons and tool steel pins
- Manley 4340 forged steel “I” beam connecting rods
- Computer balanced crankshaft & rotating assembly
- File fit rings, heavy duty rod & main bearings, head gaskets, head bolts
- Professional assembly and blueprinting of engine
- Properly sized fuel injectors and high capacity fuel system
- Twin Garrett oil lubricated & liquid cooled true ball bearing turbochargers
- Lingenfelter turbo compressor housings & exhaust housings with integral waste gates
- Lingenfelter super high efficiency air to air charge coolers
- Lingenfelter 304 Stainless steel 4 into 1 custom exhaust manifolds & turbo outlets
- Lingenfelter belt driven turbocharger scavenge pump & turbo oil drain reservoir
- Lingenfelter custom molded silicone air ducts
- Two S&B 360 degree conical air filters
- Stainless steel / ceramic heat shields & stainless clamps
- Port matched LS7 intake manifold
- 160 Degree thermostat
- Ported & polished LS3 throttle body
- Professional engine installation, testing & tuning
- Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Chassis dyno report before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity

Lingenfelter 2010 Camaro Body Kit:

Lingenfelter will be offering body enhancements for the new 2010 Camaro later this summer.

Enhancement package will include:
Front Fascia & Rocker Extension
Front Splitter
Grille Bar Insert with Wire Mesh Texture
Hood with Air Extractors
Rear Deck Lip Spoiler
Rear Fascia Extension with Exhaust Tips
Rear Tail Lamp Panel

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Camaro5

Welcome to our third edition of Miscellaneous Thoughts where we get to ramble about random things we came across the internet today.

Geely denies copying Rolls-Royce: In yesterday’s Miscellaneous Thoughts we told you how Rolls-Royce is contemplating suing the pants off of Geely for copying their Phantom with the GE. Well, today Geely said that it did not copy Rolls-Royce for its new luxury car and that it is keeping its options open about any legal action from the BMW Group owned brand. – DRIVE

Fleet of 2010 Chevrolet Camaros attack the cowboy stadium: GM posted pics of a North Texas Chevrolet dealer heading to the Cowboys stadium with about a dozen units of the all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. – Head over to TwitPic for more images. – via Jalopnik.

Pontiac not dead… yet: As we all have heard by now, GM is planning to announce the death of Pontiac on Monday. The struggling automaker released a statement today saying that it hasn’t announced any changes to its long-term viability plan. “GM is continuing to review its restructuring plan to go further and faster and best ensure its future success,” GM said in a statement. “Additional information will be released as any decisions are finalized.” – Free Press

Oh, and GM’s plant shutdowns won’t affect the production of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro – so we’re pretty excited about that. – Inside Line

We almost forgot, Honda’s CEO Takeo Fukui said today that he expects U.S. demand for vehicles to improve later this summer. – Detroit Free Press

- By: Omar Rana

So we all know by now that the 556-hp Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is on the back burner of GM’s product plans as they look for ways to reduce manufacturing costs. But there are people out there that are still looking for more than the 426-hp offered by the Camaro SS.

Tuner Hennessey has come to the rescue. Hennessey is offering its HPE550 upgrade for the Camaro SS that allows the GM LS3 V8 to produce a whopping 562-hp with a maximum torque of 557 lb-ft. 0 to 60 mph comes in just 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 119 mph.

If you’re the do-it-yourself type, Hennessey will send you a HPE550 package for $18,950 plus shipping. If you’d rather have Hennessey work on your Camaro SS labor costs will bring the pricing up to $24,950 (of course you’d have to provide your $31,000 Camaro SS).

If 562-hp isn’t enough, Hennessey is also offering the HPE700 Camaro package which uses the LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The engine is tuned to produce 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft. The LS9 upgrade will set you back $39,500.

Oh, and if that’s not enough, Hennessey is also offering 850-hp and a 1,000-hp twin-turbo upgrade for $54,500 and $59,500, respectively.

2010 HPE700 Camaro:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: AutoWeek

It would be a dream come true for every Camaro lover to watch his brand-new Chevrolet Camaro be build in front of his eyes. Well, Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Motorsports, is that lucky.

Hendrick made a trip down to Oshawa to pick up his 2010 Chevrolet Camaro in person. His Camaro happened to be the first 2010 Camaro to roll-off the Oshawa assembly line.

Check out a video of the first Camaro being built as well as watch Hendrick pick up his brand new car.

Click through for the video.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

After all the waiting, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is finally here. We just received all the details on the new muscle car with all the specs a performance numbers. You can also check out videos of Chevrolet executives that worked on the Camaro giving us a walkaround tour of the new fifth-generation model.

The first video features Anthony McCormack, Engineering Program Manager of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. McCormack takes us around GM’s Milford Proving Grounds while giving an in-depth look at the handling of the new Camaro. The second video features Global Vehicle Line Executive Gene Stephanyshyn and Global Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser. The two give us the details on the specs of the new Chevrolet Camaro. Last but not least, Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design, give us a walkaround of the vehicle and talks about the design language.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS and LT: Power comes from a 3.6 liter direct-injected V6 producing 304-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both models are mated to a 6-speed manual with a 6-speed automatic as an option. 0 to 60 mph comes in a 6.1 seconds. EPA fuel-economy is rated of 18/29 mpg (city/highway). Pricing starts at $22,995.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS: Powered by a 6.2 liter LS3 V8 that produces 426-hp and 408 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed manual and 400-hp and 395 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed automatic. 0 to 60 mph comes in at 4.7 seconds. Fuel-economy on the automatic Camaro SS is estimated at 16/25 mpg while the manual Camaro SS returns 16/24 mpg. Pricing for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS starts at $30,995.

Follow the jump for the high-res image gallery and the videos.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Omar Rana