{"id":244476,"date":"2023-11-07T17:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T17:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244476"},"modified":"2023-11-07T17:51:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T17:51:02","slug":"behold-the-hennessey-last-stand-hemis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/behold-the-hennessey-last-stand-hemis\/","title":{"rendered":"Behold the Hennessey ‘Last Stand’ Hemis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Charger and Challenger Hellcats are being put down, but not before Hennessey sells a few more with 1,000hp<\/h2>\n

By Matt Bird \/ Tuesday, 7 November 2023 \/ Loading comments<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be a genuinely sad day when the last car powered by Dodge\u2019s 6.2-litre supercharged V8 is made. Ever since the introduction of the Challenger Hellcat in 2014, it\u2019s proved there\u2019s still an awful lot to be said for a honking great V8 when it comes to sheer entertainment. But time waits for no man (or engine), and soon it will be gone from production cars (albeit still available as a crate motor). To mark the occasion, Hennessey has created what it\u2019s calling its \u2018Last Stand\u2019 H1000 models; a Charger and Challenger each with a thousand horsepower. Or just 25 less than the SRT Demon 170. It seems a fitting way for this hellraising engine to depart. <\/p>\n

Modifications to the Hemi include larger supercharger with pulley upgrade, a higher flow induction system, upgraded injectors, new headers and high flow cats. That four-figure horsepower output is accompanied by a monstrous 948lb ft, all achieved on \u2018pump-unleaded gasoline\u2019, which sounds like the low octane rubbish sold Stateside. A tank of V-Power should see those numbers even higher, right? Apparently, a Last Stand is capable of a sub-three-second dash to 62mph, and a 9.9 second quarter mile at 141mph. Dominic Toretto will be pleased. <\/p>\n

Spotters will be able to identify one of Hennessey\u2019s limited edition, 1,000hp beasts but some additional carbon bits – splitters, spoilers, skirts, diffuser – new 20-inch wheels, \u2018Last Stand\u2019 graphics and a numbered plaque. As has been the case with every Hellcat since day dot, this Charger-Challenger pairing looks spot on: brooding and muscular while just about avoiding caricature or silliness. That\u2019s a 1,000hp, warrantied, V8 four-door you\u2019re looking at there in the Charger. Which it\u2019s hard not to be enthusiastic about, if a little glum given there won\u2019t be any more. <\/p>\n

John Hennessey said: “The Challenger and Charger are two of our most popular models, with monstrous horsepower in a comfortable and capable chassis. While it’s sad to see the 6.2-liter Hemi go, I’m pleased to commemorate its near-decade run with our unique ‘Last Stand’ models that pair the 1,000-horsepower output with the sleek look of carbon fibre and other exterior performance upfits.”  There will be 50 of each bodystyle made at Hennessey\u2019s Texas base, with production already underway (but no price as yet). And don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re desperate to do the decent thing and bid a final farewell with a Last Stand – they\u2019re available for global shipping\u2026<\/p>\n\n