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02/27/2024

Hennessey Unleashes 708 Horsepower Supercharged 'H700' C8 Corvette Convertible

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Sealy, Texas

February 27, 2024

  • Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ C8 Corvette Stingray HTC delivers 708 bhp and 638 lb-ft of torque
  • Engine upgrade boosts power by 44 percent – torque by 37 percent, comfortably surpassing the output figures of the celebrated Corvette Z06
  • Comprehensive ‘H700’ package includes a supercharger, intercooler, cat-back exhaust, performance engine tune, and transmission calibration
  • Optional active-valve exhaust, 19-inch wheels, and ‘Hennessey C8 Heritage Livery’ available
  • Upgrade applicable to all 2020-2024 Chevrolet C8 Corvette HTC models
  • Offered with an industry-best three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty

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Sealy, Texas (February 27, 2024) Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has supercharged the widely sought-after Corvette C8 Stingray hard top convertible (HTC), America’s premier mid-engine sports car. The new Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray, fitted with a muscular belt-driven blower, vaults the standard mid-engine Stingray HTC to exotic levels of power and torque to rival the celebrated Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06.

The eighth generation C8 convertible is shipped with a mid-mounted LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine. The naturally aspirated engine delivers 490 bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque in stock configuration. To unleash the untapped potential of the American small-block, Hennessey’s Texas-based team installs a high-performance supercharger engineered to fit in the HTC’s compact engine compartment, an air induction system with an air-to-water intercooler, and an enhanced cat-back exhaust system.

Completed with recalibrated high-performance engine software, the ‘H700’ boasts an explosive 708 bhp and 638 lb-ft torque – a 44 percent increase in horsepower and 37 percent more torque over the factory rating. In terms of engine output, Hennessey’s supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray bests Chevrolet’s flagship C8 Z06, which delivers a factory rated 670 bhp and 460 lb-ft from its naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane crank V8.

John Hennessey, founder and CEO: “Our supercharged C8 Convertible boosts America’s favorite sports car to extraordinary performance levels. We’ve unleashed the power that Chevrolet left on the table, boosting output by more than 200 bhp. Few cars, especially at this price, can deliver this level of power, acceleration, and engaging open-air driving experience alongside the Corvette’s distinctive V8 roar.”

The Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray upgrade package includes the supercharger with air-to-water intercooler, high-flow air induction system, upgraded fuel system, cat-back exhaust system, Hennessey engine and transmission calibration, and all necessary gaskets and fluids. Optional upgrades include an active-valve exhaust system, forged 19-inch alloy wheels, and a ‘Hennessey C8 Heritage Livery’. The optional Lightweight Street Wheels are offered with a gloss black, matte gunmetal, or satin silver finish, while the striking vinyl Hennessey Heritage Livery is offered in Blue, White, Black, Silver, or Red. All packages feature ‘Hennessey’ and ‘H700’ badging and a serial numbered plaque.

The Hennessey ‘H700’ Corvette upgrade is available on all 2020-2024 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Coupes and HTC models. Hennessey’s ‘H700’ package, backed by a comprehensive three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty, is available from authorized Corvette retailers, or directly from Hennessey at +1 979.885.1300 or HennesseyPerformance.com.

Michael Harley

North America

michael@hennesseyperformance.com

+1 805-402-3613

Jon Visscher

Europe / Asia

jon.visscher@vcomm.co.uk

+44 (0)7816 906 794

SPECIFICATIONS - AT A GLANCE

MAX HORSEPOWER

700 HP

Axles

6X6

WHEELS

20"

TIRES

37"

WARRANTY

3 YEAR / 36,000 MILE

BUMPERS

FRONT AND REAR

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

RAPTOR R VELOCIRAPTOR 6X6 UPGRADE INCLUDES

UPGRADES TO STOCK RAPTOR R

  • 6×6 Locking Rear Axles
  • 8-Foot Load Bed
  • Velociraptor Front Bumper
  • Front LED Light Bar in Front Bumper
  • Velociraptor Rear Bumper
  • 20-Inch Hennessey Wheels
  • 37-Inch Off-Road Tires
  • Fox ‘Live Valve’ Shocks
  • Front Suspension Leveling Kit
  • 3-Inches Overall Lift

OTHER

  • Professional Installation
  • Road Testing (Up To 400 Miles)
  • Hennessey & VelociRaptoR Exterior Badging
  • Serial Numbered Interior Plaque & Engine Bay Plaque
  • 3-year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

ABOUT HENNESSEY SPECIAL VEHICLES

The Hennessey Special Vehicles team was formed to create the world-record-breaking hypercars, the Hennessey Venom GT (270.49 mph in 2014) and the current world-record-holding ‘fastest convertible’ the Hennessey Venom GT Roadster (265.5 mph in 2016).

In 2020, Hennessey Special Vehicles launched the 100% bespoke, twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 Coupe, which sold out in 2021. An open-top Roadster and track-focused Revolution variant joined the F5 Coupe in 2022 and 2023, boasting the F5’s prodigious 1,817 bhp ‘Fury’ engine. In mid-2023, the Texas-based company revealed the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, which combines visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus. The company is delivering like never before on its mission of ‘making fast cars faster.’ HennesseySpecialVehicles.com

ABOUT HENNESSEY

Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports and muscle cars since 1991, the company has also applied its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom F5.

Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested, street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from various brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, all benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.

With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 100 team members, and capacity to simultaneously work on 40-50 vehicles, Hennessey Performance is one of the world’s leading specialist vehicle engineering companies. HennesseyPerformance.com