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Hennessey Venom GT

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Hennessey Perfomance, based in Sealy, Texas, says its Hennessey Venom GT set a Guinness World Book-record time of 13.63 seconds from zero to 300 kph, or 186 mph, in January 2013. The company said this month, December 2013, it had sold only 11 Venom GTs to clients around the world, including only five in the United States. The company plans to build a total of only 29 all told. The Hennessey Venom GT design is based on the Lotus Elise roadster and Exige coupe model. 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 head lamps. Hennessey Performance and the Venom GT are not associated with Lotus Cars.





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Performance
   0-60 mph                  2.7 sec.
   0-100 mph                5.6 sec.
   0-300 km/h             13.63 sec. – Guinness World Record
   0-200 mph               14.51 sec. – Hypercar World Record
   ¼ mile                       9.92 sec. @ 163 mph
   Standing half mile   206 mph
   Standing mile           253 mph
   Verified speed          270.49 mph
   Est. top speed           278 mph



Engine
   Type                             90-degree V8
   Valvetrain                   overhead valve, 2 valves/cyl
   Block/heads               iron /aluminum
   Forced induction       twin precision ball bearing turbochargers
   Horsepower               1244 bhp @ 6600 rpm
   Torque                         1155 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
   Displacement             7000 cc/427 cu. in.
   Compression ratio     9.2:1
   Redline                        7200 rpm
   Lubrication                 dry sump system
   Fuel injection             electronic sequential multi-port



Chassis
   Layout                     mid-longitudinal engine/rear drive           
   Body/frame            carbon fiber & composite/aluminum hybrid monocoque-space frame
   Brakes, f & r           15.0 x 1.3-in. carbon-ceramic rotors, 6-piston Brembo fixed calipers
   Wheels                    Hennessey H10 forged monoblock, 9.5 x 19 front, 12.5 x 20 rear
   Tires                        Michelin Pilot Super Sport; 265/30ZR19 front, 345/30ZR20 rear
   Steering                  rack & pinion, 6-position variable electric assist
   Suspension, f&r    unequal-length tubular A-arms, anti-roll bars
   Springs/shocks     Penske 2-way-adjustable coilovers
   Ride height            adjustable; range of 2.4 in.


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