Hellcat, move over. 2015 mustang is HERE!

[390gtconv]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/hennessey-2015-ford-mustang-hpe700-makes-717-hp/ar-BB6Rrt8
With the upgrade kit, the 2015 Mustang HPE700 pumps out 717 horsepower and 632 lb.-ft. of torque, giving it a Hennessey-estimated 0-60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds.

vs Hellcat Dodge Challenger SRT ® hellcat is the most powerful muscle car ever—707 Hp The SRT ® Hellcat is out of the proverbial bag. 707 horsepower.

[TorchredSVT]

#unimpressed

that guy Hennessy is one of the biggest crooks around

That car can be built in anyone's garage for a fraction of the price.

[ToplessPony94]

#unimpressed

that guy Hennessy is one of the biggest crooks around

That car can be built in anyone's garage for a fraction of the price.

+1. And the Roush looks better!

[390gtconv]

My thought is no matter who makes upgrades, vendor wise, it'll be available. Mfg vs mfg, competition will be there!

[SVT10th]

Impressive output regardless who makes it. Although, this isn't really news -- didn't Shelby make a 700hp GT500 Supersnake-based car a few years ago?
Of course you can make an equal or better car in your garage for less. You could build a Mustang to beat the bejeesus out of Ferraris and Lamborghinis too. But that's not the point. You have to have the time, ability, tools and knowledge to do it -- and a garage-build wont be warranteed.



And you can tell Henessey started out doing 'Vettes -- to my eye, that thing has quite a bit of Corvette visual DNA...

[TorchredSVT]

My point being, all that's done to THIS particular mustang is a blower, and basic fuel upgrades. That's nothing that' can't be replicated easily by a back yard mechanic with basic handtools.

As for the cosmetic stuff, I'll wait until I see an actual car. The roush prepped car I think is ugly, gotta love fake hood and side scoops.

Can you tell I am not a fan of the looks of the S550? :) Waiting to drive one though till I make my final decision.

[whtmare]

Only thing you'll be driving is a baby stroller:p

[SVT10th]

My point being, all that's done to THIS particular mustang is a blower, and basic fuel upgrades. That's nothing that' can't be replicated easily by a back yard mechanic with basic handtools.

As for the cosmetic stuff, I'll wait until I see an actual car. The roush prepped car I think is ugly, gotta love fake hood and side scoops.

Can you tell I am not a fan of the looks of the S550? :) Waiting to drive one though till I make my final decision.
Ahhh... I didn't read the article, just looked at the pictures.



Only thing you'll be driving is a baby stroller:p

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
LOL! That's it, Ryan just won the internet!

[TorchredSVT]

grumble grumble grumble..........

[390gtconv]

Was wondering who'd say it.

[Gabe]

I kinda can't believe all the hype that's being made over this crook-modded '15 to put out a not-really-all-that-impressive 717 crank-hp ...

I'm at 591 rwhp (about 680-695 crank-hp) and I'm one of the lower-number blown 5.0's that I've seen.
Many of them are at 625-640 and they survive OK, adding a boost-a-pump and couple other things beyond what I have (things that I will eventually add also ;) )

Hennessey has a HORRIBLE reputation, I wouldn't give that guy ONE red cent ... that car will probably drive twice and then the engine will blow up.