2011 Hennessey Venom GT
[ Sunday, August 8th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Lotus, New Cars ]
The Hennessey Venom GT has been around for some time now on paper and has finally come very close to physical conception.
The Hennessey Venom GT is based on the Lotus Elise replacing the powerplant with a Corvette ZR1 supercharged V-8 engine cranking out 725 horsepower. This is a recipe for one of the fastest cars that you will see on the street. Performance estimates so far will put the Venom GT at the head of its class with a 0-60mph time of 2.4 seconds, 0-100mph at 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 262mph.
The 2400lb body will also include a Ricardo six-speed sequential transmission turning the rear wheels with Brembo brakes clamping down on 15 inch carbon ceramic rotors. Production of the Hennessey Venom GT will be limited at 10 units each year with available 1000hp and 1200hp versions. So far Hennessey has plans for selling the Venom GT in the Middle East, Russia, Europe, Asia and Australia.
the Venom GT does add some American muscle to its lightweight chassis with a powerful American 6.2 liter LS9 V8. The Venom GT’s base power plant offers 725 bhp, but can be upgraded to 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp with twin turbo V8 variants. The Venom GT does stay surprisingly light at 2,400 despite its power because lightweight carbon fiber body and wheels.
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