Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Snake

supraracer · 10-26-2009, 11:55 AM

Fun Motor Trend article. HD youtube video included:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

91fairladyZ · 10-26-2009, 01:30 PM

Good comparo. Too bad they didn't have better tires on the Mustang and Speed Factory couldn't bring their top gun.

K-1 · 10-26-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 91fairladyZ

Good comparo. Too bad they didn't have better tires on the Mustang and Speed Factory couldn't bring their top gun.

It's not like Hennessey had their "top gun" either.

91fairladyZ · 10-26-2009, 02:14 PM

Tru. Just wanted to know what 700 hp would do on a challenger.

solman98 · 10-26-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 91fairladyZ

Tru. Just wanted to know what 700 hp would do on a challenger.

That was what they brought, or at least that what it was supposed to be. The "top gun" is supposed to be a 1000 HP car, maybe that would have been closer to 700.....

fp115 · 10-26-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by solman98

That was what they brought, or at least that what it was supposed to be. The "top gun" is supposed to be a 1000 HP car, maybe that would have been closer to 700.....

The 700 hp one kept dying. It was replaced by a 572 hp one I believe.

**Ghrankenstein** · 10-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Tuners like this aren't normally something I like to put into "News," but, like the original post, a fun read and a good article.

RamJet502 · 10-26-2009, 05:39 PM

The Hennessey Camaro is faster and stops quicker than the Shelby Super Snake and you save $10K, sounds like another resounding bowtie victory!

fp115 · 10-26-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The Hennessey Camaro is faster and stops quicker than the Shelby Super Snake and you save $10K, sounds like another resounding bowtie victory!

It actually also handles better too.

RamJet502 · 10-26-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fp115

It actually also handles better too.

Careful now, I was trying not to piss off the Ford apologists lurking around GMI. Oh well screw it, Fords suck!

supraracer · 10-26-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fp115

It actually also handles better too.

From what I have seen in reviews, that is a first. I've seen better numbers for the Snake. Maybe the tire were tired from previous test? If not, at that price is should come with better tires. I'm glad the Camaro won, because it gets old seeing these tuned Camaros that seem to forget it's not all about the dragstrip...

ejfx · 10-26-2009, 06:15 PM

Its been a long time since Ive read an article thats turned me on i such a way...thats it,...Im going to do some burnouts

Elvisuperman · 10-26-2009, 06:50 PM

I don't know what it is about the Camaro, but pictures do it no justice...when you see it in person its looks blow your socks off...but photos leave something to be desired.

I like the colour on the Mustang... but I guess there has to be something about it thats appealing.

As for the Challenger... why do they even bother... just park it and give it 3rd place because it showed up...same results without the effort.

chevyman1973 · 10-26-2009, 07:44 PM

This is just another example of how the bowtie can win on every level! GM has never had a problem with making hp!

MN12Fan · 10-26-2009, 08:44 PM

I've gotta say, in spite coming in third, the Challenger's performance was a pleasant surprise. Over 150 less horsepower and lb-ft of torque and over 300 lbs heavier than either of its competitors and yet it posted a 0-60 MPH time of 4.1 seconds, a quarter mile of 12.5 seconds, and a track time less than three seconds behind the Camaro. Also, for having the least power and torque, the Challenger's engine had a pretty nice exhaust note.

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supraracer 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tha D.M.V. Drives: 1992 Supra Turbo Posts: 482	Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Snake Fun Motor Trend article. HD youtube video included: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

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91fairladyZ 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Drives: 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Posts: 532	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna Good comparo. Too bad they didn't have better tires on the Mustang and Speed Factory couldn't bring their top gun.

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91fairladyZ 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Drives: 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Posts: 532	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna Tru. Just wanted to know what 700 hp would do on a challenger.

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RamJet502 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado Posts: 4,463	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna The Hennessey Camaro is faster and stops quicker than the Shelby Super Snake and you save $10K, sounds like another resounding bowtie victory! __________________

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ejfx 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New England Drives: 1970 Eldorado 500ci 8.2 Liter Big Block Monster Posts: 812	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna Its been a long time since Ive read an article thats turned me on i such a way...thats it,...Im going to do some burnouts __________________ GM will be great again !

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Elvisuperman 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Drives: Pontiac G8 Posts: 360	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna I don't know what it is about the Camaro, but pictures do it no justice...when you see it in person its looks blow your socks off...but photos leave something to be desired. I like the colour on the Mustang... but I guess there has to be something about it thats appealing. As for the Challenger... why do they even bother... just park it and give it 3rd place because it showed up...same results without the effort. __________________ There are only two auto manufacturers; GM and everybody else...

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chevyman1973 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix Drives: 1970 Chevy truck 383/700r4 Posts: 745	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna This is just another example of how the bowtie can win on every level! GM has never had a problem with making hp! __________________ Hey why do people insist on using caps on a blog like this? This is not a term paper! I do have a masters so I have written plenty of papers for class, I just dont see the point of using that type of wording in a blog form like this?Brian S Ritter

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MN12Fan 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Clovis, California Drives: 1994 Thunderbird, 2010 Camaro (from time to time) Posts: 3,447	Re: Hennessey Camaro HPE650 vs SpeedFactory Challenger SRT8 vs Shelby GT500 Super Sna I've gotta say, in spite coming in third, the Challenger's performance was a pleasant surprise. Over 150 less horsepower and lb-ft of torque and over 300 lbs heavier than either of its competitors and yet it posted a 0-60 MPH time of 4.1 seconds, a quarter mile of 12.5 seconds, and a track time less than three seconds behind the Camaro. Also, for having the least power and torque, the Challenger's engine had a pretty nice exhaust note.

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