. The Hennessey
Venom GT is a sports car manufactured
by Hennessey
Performance engineering. It was revealed on March 29, 2010.
On January 21, 2013, the Venom GT set a new Guinness World Record for
an average 0-300 km/h acceleration time of 13.63 seconds, after hitting 186
miles per hour speed, making it the quickest production car in the world In
addition, the car set an unofficial record for 0-200 mph acceleration at 14.51
seconds.
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Specifications
Chassis
The Venom GT uses a highly modified Lotus Exige chassis. The manufacturer, Hennessey
Performance Engineering, claims the modified chassis utilizes
components from the Lotus Exige, including but not limited to the roof, doors,
side glass, windscreen, dashboard, cockpit, floorpan, HVAC system, wiper and
head lamps.[1]
The Venom GT will have a production curb weight of about 2,700 lb
(1,200 kg) aided by its lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber
wheels. The brakes use Brembo 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers
in the rear.[4] The rotors are 15 in (380 mm) carbon ceramic units provided by
Surface Transforms.
Drivetrain
The Venom GT is powered by twin turbocharged 7.0 L
(430 cu in) V8 engine featuring Ball Bearing Turbocharging system.
The engine produces 1,244 bhp (928 kW; 1,261 PS) of power and
1,155 N·m (852 lb·ft) of torque. Engine power output is adjustable by
three settings: 800 bhp (597 kW; 811 PS), 1,000 bhp
(746 kW; 1,014 PS) and 1,200 bhp (895 kW; 1,217 PS).
The mid-engine V8 is mated to the rear wheels with a Ricardo
6-speed manual transmission.[1] Hennessey claims that the car
can achieve a top speed of 272 mph (437 km/h), although this has never been
tested.
A programmable traction control system will manage power output.
Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tested bodywork and down force also help keep
the Venom GT stable. Under varying conditions on both the road and racetrack,
an active aero system with adjustable rear wing will deploy. An adjustable suspension
system will allow ride height adjustments according to speed and driving
conditions. Michelin PS2 tires will also help put power to the ground.
Production
Hennessey manufactures the power plants at its facility in Sealy, Texas. The engines are then air
freighted to the company's assembly facility near Silverstone, England where the Venom GT
is built and tested. Venom GT buyer will be offered a 1-day driver orientation
and instruction program by a Hennessey factory test driver at a track in the UK
or USA prior to delivery.
Hennessey plans to establish a network of Venom GT dealers and
distributors in the Middle East, Europe, Russia, Australia, and Asia. Production
is limited to just 10 vehicles per year. The 750 hp Hennessey Venom GT
price starts at 600,000 USD while the 1,200 hp version starts at 1,000,000
USD. If you want the car in Europe, the Hennessey Venom GT price goes up by
just under 25,000 USD. As of October 21, 2011, 4 Venom GTs have been
manufactured.[7]
Venom GT Spyder
The Venom GT Spyder is an open-top version of the Venom GT. Having
decided to order a Venom GT, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler approached Hennessey in
Autumn 2011 and asked if an open-top version could be created. After making
suitable structural changes which added 30 pounds (14 kg) to the curb
weight, the company increased the engine boost to 1,244 brake horsepower (928 kW)
to keep the power/weight ratio at one horsepower-per-kilogramme. Tyler's was
the first of five cars scheduled delivered for the 2013 model year.
Appearances in media
On April 24, 2012, Turn 10 Studios announced on the official Forza Motorsport 4 Website
that the Venom GT was to be featured as the headliner car for the May Top
Gear Car Pack, released on May 1. The car is depicted in game with its
maximum 1200 horsepower, and the rear spoiler fixed in the up position, with an
in-game option to remove it. The Venom is also featured in Forza Horizon.
On December 5, 2012, Electronic Arts announced on the Need for Speed website that the Venom
GT Spyder would be featured in the "Ultimate Speed Pack" DLC for the
2012 game Need
for Speed: Most Wanted, which would be released on December 18.
The DLC featured a handful of other hypercars and special events, including an
all-new Most Wanted Racer event exclusively for the Venom GT.
