The 2016 Hennessey Performance Camaro SS Breaks the 200MPH Barrier

With a little help from N2O.

Automotive
4.2K 0 Comments
Save

Texas’s own Hennessey Performance has a soft spot for breaking speed records and beefing up American muscle cars, so it makes sense that the car tuning specialists would turn to a classic for its next challenge. This time around, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS gets a shot in the arm that takes it from 455 horsepower all the way over 750 thanks to upgraded cylinders and headers, among other changes. Perhaps the most pivotal change, however, was the 146 horsepower boost provided by a nitrous-oxide kit — as a result, the car pushed past the 200 MPH mark, maxing out at 202. You can watch footage of the beastly vehicle pushing its limits on Texas’s Continental Tire Proving Grounds above.

Be sure to check out Hennessey’s previous VelociRaptor 600 pick up truck here.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Mercedes-Maybach and LeBron James Unveil Custom S 680 at Pebble Beach
Automotive

Mercedes-Maybach and LeBron James Unveil Custom S 680 at Pebble Beach

One bespoke saloon joins LeBron’s personal collection while its twin hits the auction block for his foundation.

Six-Speed Manual Only: Gordon Murray S1 Reclaims Pure Analog Driving
Automotive

Six-Speed Manual Only: Gordon Murray S1 Reclaims Pure Analog Driving

Debuting at Monterey Car Week, the street-legal 680-horsepower supercar features active aero and a central driving position.

Lamborghini Packs GT3-Derived Traction Control Into the Revuelto SV
Automotive

Lamborghini Packs GT3-Derived Traction Control Into the Revuelto SV

Capped at 1,963 examples, the V-12 hybrid monster pairs raw mechanical grip with ruthless thermal engineering.


Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring
Automotive

Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring

Paying homage to historic factory test cars, green protective accents, matching wing endplates, and California Gold center-lock wheels highlight the exterior.

New Balance Joins Forces With BAIT for the "Select Program"
Footwear

New Balance Joins Forces With BAIT for the "Select Program"

Featuring the classic CT791.

'Batman: The Killing Joke' Film Adaptation to Star Kevin Conroy & Mark Hamill
Entertainment

'Batman: The Killing Joke' Film Adaptation to Star Kevin Conroy & Mark Hamill

The old ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ co-stars reunite to lead the adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic graphic novel.

The Coveteur Catches up With Kendrick Lamar on Being a Mentor, His Influence and More
Fashion

The Coveteur Catches up With Kendrick Lamar on Being a Mentor, His Influence and More

“Lil Wayne is the greatest. Not only because of his music but also because of the culture he put behind it.”

Cocktails and Iconic Art Collide During Art Basel Hong Kong
Food & Beverage

Cocktails and Iconic Art Collide During Art Basel Hong Kong

Hong Kong contemporary bar The Woods reinterprets the likes of Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Andy Warhol.

A Virtual Reality 'Star Wars' Game Is Coming
Gaming

A Virtual Reality 'Star Wars' Game Is Coming

Our first look at ‘Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine.’

Noisey Shares the Life of Zane Lowe Beyond the Radio
Music

Noisey Shares the Life of Zane Lowe Beyond the Radio

“Don’t Be Boring.”


Kanye West Has Yet Another Project Officially Set for a 2016 Release
Music

Kanye West Has Yet Another Project Officially Set for a 2016 Release

Yeezy is teaming up with… The National and Mumford & Sons?

Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker Open up on the Origins of the HTM Legacy
Footwear

Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker Open up on the Origins of the HTM Legacy

The Swoosh’s triple threat speaks out.

adidas Has Another "Triple White" Ultra Boost on Tap
Footwear

adidas Has Another "Triple White" Ultra Boost on Tap

How do these compare to the original?

KAWS Teams up With Pace Prints to Drop Limited Edition 'Man's Best Friend' Set
Art

KAWS Teams up With Pace Prints to Drop Limited Edition 'Man's Best Friend' Set

Limited to 100 sets.

Frank & Oak x Naked & Famous Long Selvedge Denim Bomber Jacket
Fashion

Frank & Oak x Naked & Famous Long Selvedge Denim Bomber Jacket

A classic silhouette, reinterpreted.

Nike Basketball Unveils LeBron 13 Elite for James's Championship Mission
Footwear

Nike Basketball Unveils LeBron 13 Elite for James's Championship Mission

An innovative upgrade to King James’ 13th signature shoe.

More ▾