Hennessey Exorcist: Chevrolet Camaro's Powerful Farewell

author: FutureCar Staff    

The Hennessey Exorcist Camaro ZL1 Final Edition is a special tribute to the Chevrolet Camaro and is the fastest-accelerating car produced by the American tuner. This combustion-engined Camaro will be retired in 2024, after being introduced in its current generation in 2016. It is rumored that its successor will be an electric mid-sized saloon, a departure from the traditional two-door sports coupé format that has been established since 1966.

The Exorcist is a limited edition model, with only 57 cars being produced to represent the lifespan of the Camaro. It is powered by a modified 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, delivering an impressive 1000bhp and 922 lb ft of torque. With such power, it can achieve a 0-62mph time of just 2.1 seconds, matching the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and surpassing all previous Hennessey models, including the Venom hypercar that reaches a top speed of 250mph.

The top speed of the Exorcist is capped at 217mph, and it can complete a quarter mile in just 9.57 seconds, putting it on par with the Tesla Model S Plaid and outperforming the Porsche 911 Turbo S. To achieve its muscle car supremacy, the Exorcist incorporates several technical upgrades over the standard 650bhp Camaro ZL1. The engine features a larger supercharger, a high-pressure fuel system, a high-flow induction system, and custom camshafts, intake valves, and exhaust valves. The suspension has also been upgraded with improved pushrods.

Each Exorcist car is uniquely numbered and comes with a plaque denoting its build number. Production of these special vehicles has already begun, marking a significant milestone in the Camaro's history.

FutureCar Staff