Company overview
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is an American automotive tuning company established in 1991. The company specializes in modifying sports cars and trucks from brands including Chevrolet, Dodge, Cadillac, Jeep, Ford, GMC, and Lincoln. HPE built the Venom F5, a high-performance vehicle with a projected top speed of 301 mph. They also operate Tuner School, a private institution for performance vehicle technicians. HPE has produced vehicles such as the Venom GT (based on the Lotus Exige and Elise), the Blackbird, and the VelociRaptor SUV. The company has faced legal challenges and customer service complaints throughout its history. HPE’s current division, Hennessey Special Vehicles, focuses on the Venom GT line-up.
