Hennessey Venom GT
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The Hennessey Venom GT is a sports car
manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering. It was revealed on March 29, 2010.
chassis. The Venom GT is powered by General Motors
' 6.2 l (378 cu in) LS9 supercharged V8 that can be found in the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
. The modified engine will produce 725 bhp. Hennessey will also offer a 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp twin-turbocharged variants. The mid-engine V8 is mated to the rear wheels with a Ricardo plc
6-speed transmission. Hennessey claims that the car can achieve a top speed of 275 mph (440 km/h). This might be possible with proper gearing and perfect conditions.
The Venom GT will have a production curb weight of less than 2400 lb (1,088.6 kg) aided by its lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear clamping down on 15 in (381 mm) carbon ceramic rotors will deliver the Venom GT's stopping power.
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.
The Venom GT was also featured on Jay Leno's Garage and received favourable reviews from Leno.
. 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 21 October 2011, 4 Venom GT's have been manufactured
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering. It was revealed on March 29, 2010.
Engineering
The Venom GT is based on a highly modified Lotus ExigeLotus Exige
The Lotus Exige is a two-door, two-seat sports car made by Lotus Cars. It is essentially a coupé version of the Lotus Elise, a mid-engined roadster in production since 1996....
chassis. The Venom GT is powered by General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
' 6.2 l (378 cu in) LS9 supercharged V8 that can be found in the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
The Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 is a high performance version of the Chevrolet Corvette C6. Both the C3 from 1969–1971 and C4 Corvettes from 1990-1995 had ZR-1 models...
. The modified engine will produce 725 bhp. Hennessey will also offer a 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp twin-turbocharged variants. The mid-engine V8 is mated to the rear wheels with a Ricardo plc
Ricardo plc
Ricardo plc is a British publicly listed company named after its founder, Sir Harry Ricardo and founded on 30 June 1927 in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. The company is a leading global multi-industry engineering provider of technology, product innovation and strategic consulting...
6-speed transmission. Hennessey claims that the car can achieve a top speed of 275 mph (440 km/h). This might be possible with proper gearing and perfect conditions.
The Venom GT will have a production curb weight of less than 2400 lb (1,088.6 kg) aided by its lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear clamping down on 15 in (381 mm) carbon ceramic rotors will deliver the Venom GT's stopping power.
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.
The Venom GT was also featured on Jay Leno's Garage and received favourable reviews from Leno.
Production
Hennessey manufactures the power plants at its facility in Sealy, TexasSealy, Texas
Sealy is a city in Austin County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 5,248 at the 2000 census. Sealy is located 50 miles west of the downtown Houston area.-Geography:...
. The engines are then air freighted to the company's assembly facility near Silverstone, England
Silverstone
Silverstone is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England. It is about from Towcester on the former A43 main road, from the M1 motorway junction 15A and about from the M40 motorway junction 10, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Banbury...
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 21 October 2011, 4 Venom GT's have been manufactured
External links
- Hennessey Venom GT official Hennessey site