Hennessey ZL1 Runs 203.9mph on Texas Toll Road - Page 16 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

flyjbaker · 10-27-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

ZL1 sound is intoxicating! Long live the V8!!
The car looked like it was still pulling when the driver let off at 203 MPH. 208 looks possible with good weather and a very long straight.

Are we sure that he wasn't at the end of the gear??? I can't imagine 5th gear having much more.

chuckm · 10-27-2012, 07:42 AM

Guys this was done before the road opened to show that the road is safe for 85 MPH driving. Don't even think about running this speed on this road. The first night there were four wreaks. 2 wild hogs and 1 deer hit and one roll over not caused by speed.

guapo · 10-27-2012, 08:19 AM

I saw one of Hennessey SS Camaros last year and it was great, If only I had the cash, I would have one......

sonic656 · 10-27-2012, 09:15 AM

That sounded wicked! Great video!

firecross91 · 10-27-2012, 09:24 AM

Awesome sounding. Would love to mod mine like that. Oh and what part of closed highway don't people understand? I am jealous that NYS won't close a stretch of I-86 for me to make a high speed run though.

SuperH · 10-27-2012, 09:31 AM

Here the tollway speed limits are 55 within the Chicago metro area, but they usually move anywhere from 70-90; typically 75-80.

They don't typically enforce the max unless you're being crazy about it, but for all of those pokey Wisconsin drivers, they do give them tickets for going under the minimum of 45.

220.5mph... That would be a heck of a speed limit. I'd do it! Too bad it'd never happen. 85; that's cool!

It'd keep all of the Prius and Civic drivers off of the road.

firecross91 · 10-27-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperH

Here the tollway speed limits are 55 within the Chicago metro area, but they usually move anywhere from 70-90; typically 75-80.

They don't typically enforce the max unless you're being crazy about it, but for all of those pokey Wisconsin drivers, they do give them tickets for going under the minimum of 45.

220.5mph... That would be a heck of a speed limit. I'd do it! Too bad it'd never happen. 85; that's cool!

It'd keep all of the Prius and Civic drivers off of the road.

If it was really just that easy. Prius owners seem to think that they have to force everybody to drive at 45 mph no matter what the speed limit is. Oh and as for Civic owners there will be hundreds of them with "Fart cans" maxing at 85 thinking they are in FF6 or something.

c4maroboy · 10-27-2012, 01:11 PM

dang i wish we had roads like that in PA...65mph limit is all we got

oldtoad · 10-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Hello John Hennessey,

What can you do for us poor California Guys who are dedicated customers . After the Vipers that were great and the Raptor truck that you made way better I have a ZLI. I have always thought you guys were the best, but I gotta be able to Smog it.

Duane Hartley

Jeff65SS · 10-29-2012, 07:09 AM

For those looking for the ringtones of the "fly-bys" in the video. Download links below!

https://rapidshare.com/files/1619189589/ZL1tone1.m4r
https://rapidshare.com/files/2775925541/ZL1tone2.m4r

thespymaster · 10-29-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

This Road will be Slowed down as soon as somebody Kills themselves or takes others with them. I don't think posting this Vid was the smartest thing to do. What happened to NO RACING STORIES?

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Originally Posted by knitetrain05

This is crap. If I posted this here I would have been popped for it. Because its breaking the law (In some ways regarded as reckless driving / road races on public roads. But because some someone pays or knows someone here, it gets the big post right up front and its all thumbs up. "ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUIAL" short time later "ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUIAL, BUT SOME ARE MORE EQUIAL THEN OTHERS" ..Orwell

Since Hennessey hasn't posted it yet, felt it deserving for the negative responses to this awesome run! ................Since I've now watch that video about 100 times and trying to figure out who to bribe to run that road at 200 + MPH

DRTH VDR · 10-29-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

kbui · 10-29-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown355

You forgot to mention what else is at the end of this toll road.
San Antonio Raceway!!
Now, instead of being stuck on I35 for three hours trying to get to the Friday night Test n Tune, we can take a leisurely cruise down TX130 at ~85mph.
How sweet it is.

I tested it out on the way back from the Texas Mile on Saturday...This section is so smooth with big sweeping curves and wide open views, you can't even feel how fast you were going without looking at the speedometer...It's even better than it looks in the video.

HumanWiki · 10-29-2012, 03:56 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/video/wild-pig...153331676.html

Apparently, a bunch of wild pigs are now causing problems on the toll road..

(insert Camaro weight joke here)

10-27-2012, 08:19 AM	#213
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10-27-2012, 09:31 AM	#216
SuperH Synergized Drives: 2011 SGM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 299 View My Garage	Here the tollway speed limits are 55 within the Chicago metro area, but they usually move anywhere from 70-90; typically 75-80. They don't typically enforce the max unless you're being crazy about it, but for all of those pokey Wisconsin drivers, they do give them tickets for going under the minimum of 45. 220.5mph... That would be a heck of a speed limit. I'd do it! Too bad it'd never happen. 85; that's cool! It'd keep all of the Prius and Civic drivers off of the road. __________________

10-27-2012, 01:11 PM	#218
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	dang i wish we had roads like that in PA...65mph limit is all we got __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

10-27-2012, 07:42 AM	#212
chuckm Drives: Black 2011 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 13 View My Garage	Guys this was done before the road opened to show that the road is safe for 85 MPH driving. Don't even think about running this speed on this road. The first night there were four wreaks. 2 wild hogs and 1 deer hit and one roll over not caused by speed.

10-27-2012, 09:15 AM	#214
sonic656 Drives: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newnan,GA Posts: 156	That sounded wicked! Great video!

10-27-2012, 09:24 AM	#215
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Awesome sounding. Would love to mod mine like that. Oh and what part of closed highway don't people understand? I am jealous that NYS won't close a stretch of I-86 for me to make a high speed run though.

10-27-2012, 10:25 PM	#219
oldtoad Drives: Victory Red ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sonoma County Posts: 44	Hello John Hennessey, What can you do for us poor California Guys who are dedicated customers . After the Vipers that were great and the Raptor truck that you made way better I have a ZLI. I have always thought you guys were the best, but I gotta be able to Smog it. Duane Hartley

10-29-2012, 07:09 AM	#220
Jeff65SS Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 180 View My Garage	For those looking for the ringtones of the "fly-bys" in the video. Download links below! https://rapidshare.com/files/1619189589/ZL1tone1.m4r https://rapidshare.com/files/2775925541/ZL1tone2.m4r

10-29-2012, 03:56 PM	#224
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	http://news.yahoo.com/video/wild-pig...153331676.html Apparently, a bunch of wild pigs are now causing problems on the toll road.. (insert Camaro weight joke here)