On some computers, the label is inside the main battery compartment, and you must remove the battery to locate the label. I knew the car had it in it, but its satisfying to officially validate the venom gts highspeed stability, said hennessey ceopartner don goldman. For everyday livability, the driver can adjust the power output from the cockpit between 800, or 1244hp. If jfk were a vboxreading racing driver in 2014, he would certainly approve.
Driver brian smith set the world record for the fastest production car ever built in a hennessey venom gt on feb. A rare hennessey venom gt is looking for a new home over on and could be perfect for a speed freak who doesnt have the patience to wait for the upcoming venom f5 the first thing you. The venom gt is a major success story that keeps building momentum with every aerodynamic tweak and trip to the kennedy space center. Johns early racing successes, driving a modified mitsubishi 3000gt at venues such as. The hennessey venom gt is a twodoor hyper class coupe. I thought folks would like to learn how to draw the hennessey venom gt since it is the fastest car in the world. Were corrupted absolutely by hennesseys mindblowing 1200bhp venom gt. Hennessey venom gt now fastest car in the world video the hennessey venom gt is the fastest production car currently available. This is car converted from forza motorsport 4 and it replace mercedes benz slr mclaren. All components aboard the venom gt are built for purpose, not flash. Your model number may also be in a different location. Built off the lotus exige, this tuner car packs a 1200. Hennesseys new supercar promises to be extreme, even by hp standards. Visit car and driver to research 2011 hennessey venom gt article.
Visit car and driver to research 2011 hennessey venom gt. Venom gt final edition 2017 a single unit of the venom gt spyder, called the final edition was produced to commemorate the car s six year production run and to mark an end to the production of the venom gt. Venom gt gets more consideration than the driver because of. These are the things most people dont know about the hennessey venom gt. Venom gt upgrade the venom gt achieved a top speed of 270. The official home of the venom gt supercar produced by hennessey performance. Hennessey performance hpe has built the last word in hypercars. In addition to the venom f5, hennessey performance hpe upgrades more than 500 vehicles per year at its texas facility that also includes its own test trackon which they regularly test vehicles at speeds exceeding 150 mph. The companys first vehicle is the venom f5 which debuted at the 2017 sema show. Pilots who fly above mach 1 sometimes speak of a supersonic moment that causes the instruments, eversobriefly, to blur. The hennesey venom gt went into production in 2012 by us car manufacturer hennessey performance engineering. Charging down a track in the 1,200hp henessey venom gt theres a moment.
Though it could never quite catch up with the bugatti veyron in terms of the official production car world speed record, the hennessey venom gt had a prestigious run as one of the worlds fastest. Hennessey venom gt claims fastest production car run of. At that speed, former race driver brian smith was covering nearly. Read more and see photos of the venom f5 at car and driver. On february 14, 2014, the hennessey venom gt set a new world speed record for 2seat sports cars by reaching a top speed of 270. John hennesseys venom gt is one supercar sure to grab attention wherever it goes. Hennesseys venom gt hit 270 mph at kennedy space center, a speed the manufacturer says is a world record. The company plans to establish a network of venom gt dealers and distributors in the middle east, europe, russia, australia and asia. Brian smith, director of miller motorsport park, experienced test driver and vehicle dynamic engineer, drove the venom gt through all phases of the. The 2012 hennessey venom gt abbreviated as hennessey venom is a rwd hypercar by hennessey that debuted in forza motorsport 4 as part of the may top gear car pack, and is featured as standard in all subsequent main series titles. I was joking one day about taking a and putting our venom engine in the back of the car. Hennessey venom sets record for fastest production car. The fastest car you will ever drive hennessey venom gt supercar. Venom gt buyer will be offered a 1day driver orientation and instruction program by a hennessey factory test driver, at a track in the uk or usa prior to delivery.
Car and driver hennessey tunes the jeep grand cherokee trackhawk to 1200 horsepower the bonkers grand cherokee trackhawk with its. Hennessey venom gt is fastest sports car ever cbs chicago. The 1,200horsepower monster of a machine takes its inspiration from the iconic shelby cobra, built for super. Hennessey performance is looking to hold onto its claim to fame as the builder of the worlds fastest production car. Not only did it cross the finish line on its first official test drive, but it crossed over from just a supercar to being the worlds fastest car in a split second. Last week, the hennessey venom gt laid claim unofficially to the worlds fastest production car with a top speed of 265. It was always my dream to build the fastest car and we did just that. Validating the venom gts performance, stability and safety at speed on such an incredible. The hennessey venom gt is a high performance sports car manufactured by texasbased. The test session was conducted at the kennedy space center on the shuttle landing facilitys 3.
The car is available in a series of colors like white, yellow, gray, red, black smoke, and a few others. Find out which car could accelerate from 0 to 200 mph in the shortest amount. The driver, brian smith stated that it could go 510 mph 1015 kmh faster than the recorded 270. The hennessey venom gt design is based on the lotus elise exige. Find out which car could accelerate from 0 to 200 mph in the shortest amount of time. Our venom gt retires as one of the fastest cars on the planet along with being.
The incredible hennessey venom gt has once again set a top speed record with the help of the corvette zr1s ls9 v8 but even though the venom gt. Exclusive hennessey venom gt road test 1200bhp supercar. Hennessey ends production of the 1,451hp, 270mph venom gt. However, the driver was running out of room on the 3. The venom gt is a powerhouse, making 1244hp and 1155lbsft of torque. The car holds a number of world records for production cars and an unofficial record as the worlds fastest production car it does not qualify as hennessey has not produced enough cars to qualify.
With only six examples built to date, the hennessey venom gt could be considered the fastest street car in the world. Having never quite settled the matter of whether or not its venom gt supercar beat out the bugatti veyron super sport as the fastest car in the. The hennessey venom gt is a high performance sports car manufactured by texasbased hennessey performance engineering. The venom gt is created from a base lotus elise exige and utilizes components including but not limited to the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, dash, cockpit, floorpan, hvac system, wiper and headlights. If you require further assistance please contact your authorised venom retailer or reseller in which your product was purchased from. John hennessey was born with a passion for speed and fast, fun cars. Worlds fastest car the hennessey venom gt racing news. Its been five years since hennessey introduced the venom gt, the only production car thats faster than the bugatti veyron, and the texasbased. At the kennedy space center in cape canaveral, fla. Cape canaveral, florida on february 14, 2014, the hennessey venom gt set a worlds fastest car speed record for 2seat sports cars by reaching a top speed of 270. Hennessey venom gt is worlds fastest production car. The hennessey venom f5 aims to be worlds fastest car at. The venom f5 will make its official debut at the quail during monterey car. The venom gt is powered by a twinturbocharged 427 cu.
On january 21, 20, the venom gt set a guinness world record for the fastest road legal car from 0186 mph 0300 kmh with an average acceleration time of. The venom gt has an active suspension system that adjusts ride height according to varying conditions. Our venom gt retires as one of the fastest cars on the planet along with being one. Hennessey venom gt broke guinness world record for a production car with a run of 265. Tg chats to john hennessey about the ageras 277mph heroics. Car and driver hennessey tunes the jeep grand cherokee trackhawk to 1200 horsepower. A record of all the modifications i have done to my gn. The hennessey venom gt will blow you away with its outofthisworld power and performance. Constructed in britain, and with a chassis developed on our roads, the venom gt might also just turn out to be the veyron super sport driver s worst nightmare. Steven tyler was the first in the world with a hennessey venom gt spyder but at the january 20 barrettjackson auction in scottsdale, arizona, the aerosmith front man passed the car over to a new. Brian smith, director of miller motorsport, experienced race driver and a.
The hennessey venom gt has set a speed record for a production car after hitting 270. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Hennessey performance engineering and its outofthisworld. In our opinion and based on all the resources weve consulted, the hennessey venom gt was the fastest car in 2014, and koenigsegg agera r has now taken the first place, moving the venom to the second position, but its still fast as hell. Were elated to have met our goals of aerodynamic stability and crosswind tolerance. That honor belongs to the debut of the venom gt final.
On february 14, 2014 the hennessey venom gt recorded a top speed of 270. Hennessey announces venom gt final edition news car. Modifying my 1987 buick grand national venomgt home. The engine output is the same but the curb weight has been decreased by 9 lb 4 kg. Speed records on january 21, 20, the venom gt set a guinness world record for the fastest road legal car from 0186 mph 0300 kmh with an average acceleration time of. By borrowing carroll shelbys light car, huge engine philosophy, john hennessey created the snarling, furious venom gt, one of the rarest. The venom f5 will make its official debut at the quail during monterey car week in august of this year. Buy this hennessey venom gt if you cant wait for the f5.
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