Based on the Lotus Exige. Powered by a twin-turbo V8 with 1,200hp and 1,537Nm of torque, weighs in at only 1,220kg, and that effectively makes it more powerful than a Veyron. It's able to accelerate to 100km/h in 2.4-seconds, before a hitting a top speed of 440km/h. That my friends, is the Hennessey Venom GT, a true hypercar down to the very last nut.
After years of development, the first Venom GT has been delivered to a customer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the company declined to identify the owner, John Hennessey stated "This is the fulfillment of a dream that I have had since I was a kid, but it is also just the beginning as we begin to demonstrate the performance capabilities of the Venom GT in the near future."
There is also another mid-range model that uses a twin-turbo V8, but develops 1,030 hp and 1,216 Nm of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7 seconds, and 0-300 km/h in 14.9 seconds. Unfortunately, the company didn't divulge the top speed.
The entry-level Venom GT features a supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V8, from the Corvette ZR1, which churns out 725 hp. While no additional specifications were released, it will likely outrun the Corvette.
Other goodies include carbon fiber bodywork (with a drag coefficient of 0.36 and 0.43, the latter with the rear wing raised), a six-speed Ricardo manual transmission, Brembo brakes (with 15.0 x 1.34 carbon ceramic rotors), and an adjustable KW coilover suspension. More information in the press release below.
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Introducing the First Production 2011 Hennessey Venom GT - Chassis Number 01
SEALY, TEXAS & SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND, June 14, 2010 - Hennessey Performance is proud to announce the delivery of the company's first production-ready Venom GT supercar. Having left its UK production facility, the Chassis Number 01 Venom GT is headed to the UAE where it is to be delivered to its new owner by Hennessey's exclusive Middle East distributor, Al DiMora of DiMora Motorcar.
"This is the fulfillment of a dream that I have had since I was a kid", says company founder, John Hennessey. "But it is also just the beginning as we begin to demonstrate the performance capabilities of the Venom GT in the near future".
The top tier model, the first production Venom is powered by a twin turbocharged Chevrolet LS-series aluminum V8 producing 1,200 hp and 1,135 lb-ft torque mated to a 6-speed Ricardo manual transaxle (the same as found in the Ford GT). Boasting a dry weight of just 2,548 lbs and a curb weight of 2,685 lbs with a full tank of fuel, the car delivers on its promise of an astounding power-to-weight ratio.
Harnessing this power is a chassis that is a far cry from the Lotus Elise which it's derived. Aside from reusing the windshield, doors, roof, floor, dash and various trim components, the Venom GT's design and construction has been engineered from the ground up for a truly unique supercar. An all-new front and rear space frame and suspension is cloaked in a new carbon fiber body, sporting an adjustable rear wing for exceptional high-speed stability.
Production levels of the Venom GT range from the base 725 hp supercharged LS9 V8 unveiled in the original prototype car to 1,000 hp and 1,200 hp twin turbo V8 variants. Each vehicle is painted and its interior crafted to each owner's specification, offering the opportunity for one-off exclusivity.
Each Venom GT is built in Silverstone, England, with power plants sourced from HPE's Texas headquarters. Available in both left and right-hand drive configuration, the Venom GT is an international supercar fusing the power and emotion of American V8 muscle with the refinement of Britain's renowned racing heritage.
2011 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications
Engine - Chevrolet LS V8
Block - Aluminum
Size - 376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Position - Mid Longitudinal
Compression - 8.8:1
Redline - 7,200 rpm
Forced Induction - Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Oiling System - Dry Sump
Valvetrain - OHV, 2 Valves per Cylinder
Fuel System - Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection
Power
Horsepower - 1,030 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (933 rear wheel hp)
Torque - 972 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm (874 rear wheel lb-ft)
Specific Output -
BHP / Weight - 767.23 hp per ton (2.61 lbs / hp)
Boost - 16 psi (1.1 bar)
Fuel - 93 octane
Transmission
Type - Ricardo 6-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios - 2.61:1,1.71:1, 1.23:1, 0.94:1, 0.77:1; 0.63:1
Final Drive - 3.36:1
Speed by Gear
Redline - 7,200 rpm
1st - 110 km/h
2nd - 167
3rd - 145
4th - 233
5th - 373
6th - 419 km/h (6,600 rpm)
Performance
0 - 100 km/h - 2.9 sec
0 - 200 km/h - 7.0 sec
0 - 300 km/h - 14.9 sec
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient - 0.36 (rear wing down); 0.43 (wing raised)
Downforce - 1,492 lbs @ 150 mph
Brakes
Calipers -Brembo 6-piston (all 4 corners)
Rotors -15.0 x 1.34 in Carbon Ceramic (all 4 corners)
Suspension
Type - KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilover (all 4 corners)
Ride - Height Adjustable by 2.4 inches (60 mm)
Dimensions
Length - 15.27 ft (4,655 mm)
Width - 6.43 ft (1,960 mm)
Wheelbase - 110.24 in (2,800 mm)
Track - Front 63.46 in (1,612 mm)
Track - Rear 63.15 in (1,604 mm)
Weight & Measurements
Curb Weight - 2,685 lbs (1,220 kilo)
Dry Weight - 2,524 lbs (1,147 kilo)
F/R Balance - 37/63 (empty); 44/56 (with driver & passenger)
Fuel Capacity - 18.5 gal (70 liter)
Wheels & Tires
Tire - Front 235/30/20 Michelin PS2
Tire - Rear 335/30/20 Michelin PS2
Wheel - Front 8.5 x 20 in
Wheel - Rear 12.5 x 20 in
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