Hennessey-tuned C8 Stingray surpasses Corvette Z06

The Hennessey-tuned Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe has surpassed the revered 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in terms of power and torque levels, the Texas-based company announced.

Per Hennessey Performance, they fitted the eighth-generation Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Coupe with a high-flow centrifugal supercharger, an air induction system with an air-to-water intercooler, and an optional enhanced cat-back exhaust. This boosts the performance of the mid-mounted LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine to 717 horsepower (hp) with 865Nm of near-instantaneous torque.

In stock form the said small-block V8 puts out a decent 496hp and 630Nm of pulling power. That’s a 44 percent increase in horsepower and a 37 percent increase in torque over the factory rating.

Further, the supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe outshines even Chevrolet's flagship C8 Z06 whose naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane crank V8 engine produces 679 horses and 623Nm of torque.

“The stock C8 Corvette Stingray is an extraordinary sports car, yet Chevrolet left some V8 performance on the table. Our exciting H700 supercharger package integrates seamlessly with the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and our exhaust upgrade sounds much more aggressive than stock. Considering that our power and torque surpass the factory Z06, the Hennessey H700 is arguably the best value high-performance supercar in the world,” said Hennessey Performance Founder and Chief Executive Officer John Hennessey.

Priced at US$49,950 — or about P2.742 million — the Hennessey Performance-tuned Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe upgrade package includes the supercharger, intercooler, engine tune, lightweight wheels, cat-back exhaust, and graphics.

The 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels are offered with a Brushed Aluminum, Satin Black, or Graphite finish, while the striking vinyl Hennessey Heritage Livery is offered in Blue, White, Black, Silver, or Red.

A power-only package, with just the supercharger upgrade and warranty, is offered for US$34,950 (P1.918 million). All packages feature “Hennessey” and “H700” badging, a serial numbered plaque, and will fit all 2020-2022 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Coupe models.

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