Hennessey is a renowned car customizer and tuner specializing in creating high-performance aftermarket accessories and vehicles. The brand has provided a range of engines and full cars since 1991, making it an industry leader.
Hennessey was founded by John Hennessey in 1991 and operated out of Sealy, Texas. It develops upgrade kits and complete vehicles ranging from conversions of regular production cars to all-new creations.
One of Hennessey's most well-known products is the Venom GT, a modified version of the Lotus Elise that reaches a top speed of 270.4 mph.
Hennessey also converts the Ford Mustang into the HPE750 and the GMC Yukon into the HPE550, increasing their horsepower.
The Venom F5 by Hennessey has a record-breaking potential speed of 301 mph with 1,600 horsepower and a specially-made aerodynamics kit.
In 2017, Hennessey debuted the Venom F5 at the SEMA Show with a 7.4 liter V-8 engine with twin turbo boosters.
In 2018, Hennessey tested the Exorcist, a supercharged muscle car that produces 1,000 horsepower, at the Continental Tire Proving Ground.
Hennessey has a line of production cars, including the Venom GT, the VelociRaptor SUV, and the Venom GT Spyder.
Hennessey was featured on the television series West Coast Customs, which featured the company upgrading cars for celebrities.
Besides cars, Hennessey designs and builds high-performance parts and components for pickups, Jeeps, and SUVs.
Hennessey also produces parts and upgrades for Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles, such as carbon fiber body kits, brakes, and suspension.
