You Can Still Buy a Brand-New Chevy Camaro ZL1, Albeit From Hennessey With 1,000 HP

We have yet to learn in what shape and form the Camaro will return to the automotive world. However, logic tells us it will still be a muscle car, preferably one with ICE and EV power to put the upcoming Dodge Charger in its corner and the latest Ford Mustang, which comes with gasoline-fed engines solely.

Countless copies of the bowtie brand's muscle car are in dealer lots, hence why it is still listed on the official website. But what if you plan on buying the ZL1 Collector's Edition? Well, then you will have to turn to Hennessey, which has gotten its hands on "several dozen" copies and will upgrade them to the Exorcist configuration.

Sporting a few special touches to differentiate itself from the regular one, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Collector's Edition remains stock under the hood. This means the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 still produces 650 horsepower (659 ps/485 kW) and 650 pound-feet (881 Nm) of torque. That's more than enough for any gearhead, no matter how power-thirsty they are, but the Exorcist is even punchier.

Heck, with 1,000 hp (1,014 ps/746 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 966 pound-feet (1,310 Nm) at 4,500 rpm, it can make the original Bugatti Veyron jealous and might just give it a run for its money down the quarter mile. The Lone Star State tuner quotes the 0-60 mph (0 to 97 kph) at 2.1 seconds and says it will run out of breath at 217 mph (350 kph). The 1/4-mile takes 9.57 seconds with a 147 mph (237 kph) exit speed.

Hennessey's Exorcist version of the Camaro ZL1 comes with a high-flow air induction system, a supercharger upgrade, a custom camshaft, ported cylinder heads, enhanced valve springs, intake, and exhaust valves, long-tube stainless steel headers, high-flow catalytic converters, and others, including an engine management calibration. All cars are tested on the dyno and the road for up to 500 miles (805 km), and they're accompanied by a 3-year/36,000-mile (57,936 km) warranty.

Don't look for weird body kits, oversized wheels, and flashy interiors, as that's not how the Texan tuner rolls. In fact, to further separate it from its stock self, they can give it special badging on the outside and a serial-numbered plaque in the engine bay. And we think that's a great tuning job. In fact, other tuners could learn a thing or two from Hennessey, as no car needs a bold makeover.

To find out how much the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Collector's Edition-based Final Edition Exorcist by Hennessey (Jeez, that's a long name) costs, you must contact the aftermarket specialist.