It’s no secret that track-oriented Corvette owners have a potent weapon available to them in the Z06.  Some have gone to lengths to raise the game on horsepower from the stock 505 to ZR-1 levels or beyond.  The ZR-1 is certainly the King of the Hill of stock Corvettes, and even though it was designed to be an excellent all-around super car, it still managed to post a time of 7.26 around the Nurburgring.  Now, Corvette owners that want a more track-oriented ZR-1 are in luck, thanks to Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE).  Today, HPE released details on their 705 hp Z700.  For a little less than twice the price of a ZR-1, you get more horsepower, (amazingly) less weight, and more downforce.  The Z700 also takes care of one of the few complaints that reviewers have about the ZR-1 – the interior.  The lightweight, alcantara-lined sport seats, shift knob and steering wheel should help keep things in place while pulling 1.08 lateral G’s.  Only 24 will be made, and all cars come with a 1-day high-performance driving class, and a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.  Hennessey will be shipping one over to Germany to attack the ‘ring later this year.

If it happens to take a detour to Wisconsin on its way, we wouldn’t mind.   We’re not far from Road America. (hint-hint)

Source: Hennessey Performance Engineering