We’re really looking forward to Hennessey’s tuning program for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Hennessey has prepared two different packages including a 562-hp HPE550 and a 705-hp HPE700. Both should give Camaro lovers something to look forward to since GM has currently has no plans to build a 556-hp 2010 Camaro Z/28.

Either way, Hennessey received their first 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS yesterday and the first thing they did was do a burnout for us on video. After that they hit the drag strip. You can check out all the action in the video posted after the jump.

Hennessey is offering the HPE550 package for $18,950 plug shipping if you’re the do-it-yourself type. Hennessey will install it for you for a total price of $24,950. The HPE700 package will set you back a whopping $39,5000.

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Hennessey gets their 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Kap Shah

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

Let’s take a moment away from reading about the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and check out this new picture of the 2010 HPE700 Camaro showing off its rear. Yes – it’s the best of both worlds and it’s the Camaro that we would purchase if we had the money – $109,500 to be exact.

Refresher: The 2010 HPE700 Camaro is powered by GM”s new LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. HPE tuned the engine to extract a total of 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft. To learn more click here.

2010 HPE700 Camaro:

• “¢  Presenting the love child of the 2010 Camaro and 2009 Corvette ZR1.
• “¢  LS9 Supercharged V8 that makes 705-hp and 717 lb-ft of torque.
• “¢  15-inch carbon brakes from the Corvette ZR1.
• “¢  Base price starts at $109,500.

As if the production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS wasn’t already powerful and aggressive looking enough, Hennessey Performance Engineering thought they could do more with the new Chevy muscle car. The Limited-Edition 2010 HPE700 Camaro gets its power from GM’s new LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. However, HPE tuned the engine to extract a total of 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft.

The HPE700 Camaro also gets optional 15-inch carbon brakes from the Corvette ZR1, lightweight HRE wheels with Michelin PS2 tires and full suspension upgrades. Aerodynamics packages include Hennessey’s Cam-Aero body upgrades including: a carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber side rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter and a new front fascia with hideaway-look headlights and front billet grille. The HPE700 also features the transparent hood design that shows off the LS9 powerplant.

Hennessey will be auctioning off the first HPE700 Camaro to bidders at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Pricing starts at $109,500 which also includes a 1-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park. Hennessey will start taking orders at Barret-Jackson starting Tuesday, Jan. 13. Starting Jan. 19th, the HPE700 Camaro can be ordered from select Chevrolet dealers and from Hennessey Performance Engineering.

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