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Hennessey 1000 Edition selling with From the factory, this GT was a
No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s New three-option vehicle: red-painted
Orleans Auction, September 28-30, brake calipers, the McIntosh stereo
is an example of their handiwork. system and painted white over-the-
The Hennessey GT1000 conversion top stripes. The car has also had
fit the car with twin 67mm the Ford control arm recall, which
turbochargers used in conjunction includes sturdy billet aluminum TAKE YOUR GARAGE
with the factory Eaton twin-screw control arms in all eight positions.
supercharger. The base aluminum rims were
overlooked by most GT buyers and
That additional boost kicks
the 5.4-liter V8’s output to are now seldom seen. Only 7% were TO THE NEXT LEVEL
approximately 1,000 horsepower, so-equipped.
with HPE’s dyno-testing showing This 2005 Ford GT Hennessey
850 horsepower at the rear 1000 Edition is serialized with
wheels, with a flat-torque curve documentation that includes HPE
and 699 ft/lbs of peak torque. serial plaques and emblems affixed
The combination of supercharger at HPE. OEM take-off parts are
and turbochargers results in zero included in the sale. The car has
boost lag for an instantaneous hit been garage-kept and covered, and
of power. The turbo plumbing is has 19,985 original miles. Register
artfully integrated under the hood, to bid today for a chance to be the
as good-looking as it is purposeful. next owner of this double-forced-
The vinyl GT1000 side stripes and induction GT and be prepared to
rear emblems are the only external hit the road propelled by a mighty
clues to the power that lies under breeze.
the skin. – Steve Statham
The Hennessey GT1000 upgrade is For up-to-date information on this vehicle,
the only modification to the car. visit Barrett-Jackson.com
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