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HENNESSEY REVEALS VIDEO OF THE NEW CHEVROLET CAMARO 'THE EXORCIST' CONVERTIBLE

After the Chevrolet Camaro 'The Exorcist' snatched much of the lead from the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon when it was introduced, Hennessey decided to unveil the first video of the convertible version of the model, the ultravitamined and extreme version of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.Thanks to the HPE1000 pack from Hennessey, the already-radical 650 hp Camaro ZL1 becomes a 1,013-hp car. With the new convertible version based on the Camaro ZL1 Convertible, driving sensations will certainly be enhanced thanks to the direct effect of the air and the lack of barriers to enjoy the new sound of the Hennessey pack.For now, the Texas preparer has not revealed any data from the new model, only shows the image of a copy of the new convertible model on a test bench. Of course, this new open version will have the same modifications and specifications as the coupe, so the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine will deliver the aforementioned 1,013 hp at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 1,350 Nm. Mechanical improvements range from new cylinders and pistons to a new valve control shaft, created specifically for this preparation.In addition, the HPE1000 includes a lighter chassis and new radial tires ready to take you to a 'drag strip'. Hennessey announced that the coupe version was able to meet the quarter mile in less than 10 seconds, with a 0-96 km / h (0-60 mph) under 3 seconds.The price of this preparation will not be exactly cheap, in case the coupe version had a cost of $ 55,000 in its most basic format, to which could be added numerous options, in addition to the price of the Camaro ZL1 2017 itself, which in the United States revolves around of the $ 60,000 in its manual version.