Advertisement

Hennessey unveils Godzilla 700 package for Nissan GT-R

 
3 17,605 views Dec 15, 2008
Follow Viknesh

nissan gt r official1 motorauthority 001 4

Related Photo Galleries


See more photos »

Hennessey needed to install new turbos and a stainless steel exhaust to boost power levels to the tune of 700hp

Hennessey needed to install new turbos and a stainless steel exhaust to boost power levels to the tune of 700hp

Enlarge Photo
American tuning workshop Hennessey Performance is renowned for its work with the Dodge Viper, but now the firm has reworked the formidable Nissan GT-R - taking it beyond supercar performance and up into the hypercar arena. Starting with the 2009 model-year GT-R, the Texas-based company upgrades power to a lofty 700hp (522kW) - over 225hp (168kW) more than the standard car. Peak torque has also been increased to 630lb-ft (853Nm).

These figures are achieved through a number of upgrades to the GT-R's induction and exhaust systems, including a pair of new turbochargers, an upgraded boost controller, and new intercoolers to complement the blowers. Known as the Godzilla 700, the package is the second major upgrade that Hennessey has performed on the Nissan GT-R. The first set of upgrades increased output to a still impressive 600hp (448kW) and 570lb-ft (772Nm) of torque, and that model was known as the Godzilla 600.

Pricing for the Godzilla 700 kit starts at $18,500, or $24,500 installed, while the Godzilla 600 kit starts at a reasonable $11,500, and $14,500 installed.


Rumors of Hennessey working on a new upgraded GT-R have been around for some time, however no details on the specific outputs or the exact upgrades were available until now. Previously it was thought that Hennessey would rework the new Lexus IS-F performance saloon before the GT-R, but currently it seems as though the Nissan has beaten the Lexus to the punch.

Nevertheless, a Hennessey IS-F is still expected to go ahead, and the planned modification list includes exhaust, headers, and intake upgrades, and possibly a supercharger kit. This should give the IS-F even more potent performance than its 417hp (311kW) already provides.

Nissan GT-R in depth

HI-RES GALLERY: nissan gt r official1 motorauthority 001 4




Posted in:
 
 

Have an opinion?

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
  • Notify me when there are more comments
Comments (3)

  1. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 12/15/2008 4:35am PST

    I'm sure Nissan is thrilled about this;D So much for the GTR's "untunability".
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  2. ma_SuperSkyline89 avatar SuperSkyline89 Posted: 12/15/2008 8:35am PST

    I'm pretty sure that's not what they meant when they said untunable. What they did here was bolt on new parts, they didn't tune any existing parts. New exhaust and intake systems, new turbos, a better boost controller, and new intercoolers; those are all bolted on which technically isn't tuning, more like upgrading.

    By untunable they meant software wise, although that's impossible either way since there is always someone smarter out there to outsmart your code.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  3. ma_SMGLee avatar SMGLee Posted: 12/16/2008 3:59pm PST

    The current transmission can't even handle the stock 500HP when in launch mode, i can just imagine the 700hp engine tearing the tranny into small astro pieces.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Research New Cars

Go!

Related Used Listings

Browse used listings in your area.
Listings Powered by


More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2013 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.