2014 Hennessey Venom GT Performance

The Venom GT design is based on the Lotus Elise and Exige, and utilizes components including the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, dash, cockpit, floor pan, HVAC system, windshield wipers and headlights.

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 top speed 270.49 mph
Estimated top speed 278 mph

Engine
Type 90-degree V-8
Valvetrain Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Block/heads Iron/aluminum
Forced induction Twin turbochargers
Horsepower 1244 hp @ 6600 rpm (cockpit adjustable to 800, 1000 and 1244 hp)
Torque 1155 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
Displacement 427 cu. in./7.0 liters
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Redline 7200 rpm
Lubrication Dry sump
Fuel injection Electronic sequential multi-port

Chassis
Layout Mid-longitudinal engine
Body/frame Carbon fiber and composite/aluminum hybrid monocoque space frame
Brakes, f & r 15.0 x 1.3-in. carbon-ceramic rotors with 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, front and rear Unequal-length tubular A-arms, anti-roll bars
Springs/shocks Penske 2 way adjustable coilover
Ride height Adjustable over 2.4-in. range

Drivetrain
Drive system Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Ricardo 6-speed manual
Final drive ratio 3.36:1
1st gear ratio, max speed 2.61:1, 69 mph
2nd gear ratio, max speed 1.71:1, 105 mph
3rd gear ratio, max speed 1.23:1, 146 mph
4th gear ratio, max speed 0.94:1, 191mph
5th gear ratio, max speed 0.77:1, 233 mph
6th gear ratio, max speed 0.63:1, 278 mph

Dimensions & Capacities
Length 183.7 in.
Width 77.2 in.
Height 44.7 in.
Wheelbase 110.2 in.
Track, front 63.5 in.
Track, rear 63.2 in.
Ground clearance 3.5 in. to 5.9 in.
Curb weight 2743 lb.
Fuel capacity 18.5 gal.
Weight distribution, f/r % (with driver & passenger) 44/56

Hennessey History

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