Hennessey HPE600 Camaro Convertible Reviewed @ Jay Leno's Garage - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TJ91 · 06-07-2011, 02:08 PM

great video. The vert looks soo sweet. Ill take one when I when win the lotto, unless of course Henessey finds a place in their amazing hearts to do up my Camaro ...

Oh and for the Leno V6, its like the unicorn, weve heard great things but have never seen it in the wild. I was hoping Leno would review his car but like another member has posted, im sure GM has told him to keep it under wraps for now. Pretty sure that will be the Z28, especially if they can get it to make 525 hp

scythezo6 · 06-07-2011, 02:13 PM

Hmmm got a little fishy when warranties and issues came up..

CyberDan · 06-07-2011, 02:15 PM

Does he ever put a comb through his hair? .. And is his closet filled with denim?

Sweet ride though... Love the jab about the car being an auto. "real men buy stick shifts"

2001ragtop · 06-07-2011, 05:46 PM

Leno (and Hennessey) have no problems dogging out someone else's car....

Okay here is your car (after we flogged it.)

I would say build me another one you idiots.

Hennessey Performance · 06-08-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phail

I thought the same thing. If I dumped money into a special built car, I better be the only beating the hell out of it... unless I said they could.

the owner of the car was and is still thrilled that Jay drove the car.

CamaroMiami · 06-08-2011, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Phail

If I dumped money into a special built car, I better be the only beating the hell out of it... unless I said they could.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

the owner of the car was and is still thrilled that Jay drove the car.

I like the video and the review.

Jay Leno would have had to put his signature somewhere in or on the car, although the video is validation for bragging rights.

The warranty and issues are to be understood. 3 year / 36k is enough time to play and have a peace of mind.

Congratulations to Hennessey Performance.

Camaro_hx · 06-08-2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001ragtop

Leno (and Hennessey) have no problems dogging out someone else's car....

Okay here is your car (after we flogged it.)

I would say build me another one you idiots.

..with a pat on the head

blakechase · 06-08-2011, 11:20 AM

i love how right when jay says burnout, Hennessy reaches for the traction! haha

njmike · 06-08-2011, 04:45 PM

good video

paultheman2007 · 06-08-2011, 04:55 PM

I like It When he say real Man drive a Stick i hate that i drive a AUTO so what Some people Get Tired of shifting LOL

coptzr · 06-08-2011, 07:34 PM

Who's luckier that Jay Leno??? well ok, 1 guy...Hugh Heffner, but other than that, NO ONE!!!

Gibroni · 08-09-2011, 10:42 PM

Would you guys @ Hennesey ever consider fitting the hybrid transmission GM uses in the Tahoe? With emissions requirements becoming more stringent you may have to look at that option in a few years. I think it would be cool to be able to run for groceries in your HPE600 and get 30MPG. Would work better with turbos. Hey, it's the future.

Sales@Hennessey · 08-10-2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibroni

Would you guys @ Hennesey ever consider fitting the hybrid transmission GM uses in the Tahoe? With emissions requirements becoming more stringent you may have to look at that option in a few years. I think it would be cool to be able to run for groceries in your HPE600 and get 30MPG. Would work better with turbos. Hey, it's the future.

Just the Hybrid Transmission is going to increase the MPG?

Gibroni · 08-10-2011, 10:24 AM

There are electric motors in the transmission which drive the car under 30 MPH and reverse.

From Wiki: The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid uses a combination of its dual displacement 3.0/6.0-liter V8 engine and two 60 kW (continuous) electric motors that charge a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride battery. The vehicle can run on either gasoline, electricity or a mixture of the two using automatic Two-Mode Hybrid system that monitors the vehicle's torque, and state of the battery to choose the most efficient source of power. The battery is charged either directly by generating electricity through driving one or both electric motors using the gasoline engine (while the vehicle is coasting or being driven by the gasoline engine), or by the wheels driving one or both electric motors through what is called "Regenerative braking" when the vehicle is decelerating, thus regaining some of the energy invested in forward momentum. The Tahoe is considered a strong or full hybrid, in that it can run entirely on the battery (for a limited range) at low speeds. In city driving, the EPA rating of fuel consumption for the 2WD version of the hybrid is 21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp). In comparison, non-hybrid varieties of the Tahoe are rated no higher than 15 mpg in city driving. In highway driving, the EPA rating is 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp)

06-07-2011, 02:08 PM	#29
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	great video. The vert looks soo sweet. Ill take one when I when win the lotto, unless of course Henessey finds a place in their amazing hearts to do up my Camaro ... Oh and for the Leno V6, its like the unicorn, weve heard great things but have never seen it in the wild. I was hoping Leno would review his car but like another member has posted, im sure GM has told him to keep it under wraps for now. Pretty sure that will be the Z28, especially if they can get it to make 525 hp __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-07-2011, 02:13 PM	#30
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Hmmm got a little fishy when warranties and issues came up.. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

06-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#31
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Does he ever put a comb through his hair? .. And is his closet filled with denim? Sweet ride though... Love the jab about the car being an auto. "real men buy stick shifts" __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

06-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#32
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Ha Leno (and Hennessey) have no problems dogging out someone else's car.... Okay here is your car (after we flogged it.) I would say build me another one you idiots.

06-08-2011, 04:55 PM	#38
paultheman2007 SWFLGENS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort myers Fl Posts: 968 View My Garage	I like It When he say real Man drive a Stick i hate that i drive a AUTO so what Some people Get Tired of shifting LOL __________________ SWFLGENS on facebook.

06-08-2011, 11:20 AM	#36
blakechase Drives: White 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 202 View My Garage	i love how right when jay says burnout, Hennessy reaches for the traction! haha

06-08-2011, 04:45 PM	#37
njmike Drives: Inferno orange Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 664	good video

06-08-2011, 07:34 PM	#39
coptzr Resistance is futile Drives: Anything thats fast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Rapids,MI Posts: 315	Who's luckier that Jay Leno??? well ok, 1 guy...Hugh Heffner, but other than that, NO ONE!!! __________________ Modifications (so far) Edelbrock E-Force supercharger JRE fuel system upgrade Edelbrock CAI VMS stage 2.5 cam kit SLP LT's, no cats NPP muffler's w/x-pipe Tuned at Vector Motorsports 606 RWHP and 567 RWT Black 1LE 10 spokes. Hotchkis drop springs.

08-09-2011, 10:42 PM	#40
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Would you guys @ Hennesey ever consider fitting the hybrid transmission GM uses in the Tahoe? With emissions requirements becoming more stringent you may have to look at that option in a few years. I think it would be cool to be able to run for groceries in your HPE600 and get 30MPG. Would work better with turbos. Hey, it's the future.

08-10-2011, 10:24 AM	#42
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	There are electric motors in the transmission which drive the car under 30 MPH and reverse. From Wiki: The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid uses a combination of its dual displacement 3.0/6.0-liter V8 engine and two 60 kW (continuous) electric motors that charge a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride battery. The vehicle can run on either gasoline, electricity or a mixture of the two using automatic Two-Mode Hybrid system that monitors the vehicle's torque, and state of the battery to choose the most efficient source of power. The battery is charged either directly by generating electricity through driving one or both electric motors using the gasoline engine (while the vehicle is coasting or being driven by the gasoline engine), or by the wheels driving one or both electric motors through what is called "Regenerative braking" when the vehicle is decelerating, thus regaining some of the energy invested in forward momentum. The Tahoe is considered a strong or full hybrid, in that it can run entirely on the battery (for a limited range) at low speeds. In city driving, the EPA rating of fuel consumption for the 2WD version of the hybrid is 21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp). In comparison, non-hybrid varieties of the Tahoe are rated no higher than 15 mpg in city driving. In highway driving, the EPA rating is 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp)

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