The Superfast Hennessey Venom GT
By The Hennessey Venom GT Engine
The Hennessey Venom GT is powered by a twin turbo charged 7 Litre V8 engine that produces and incredible 928 kW (1,244 hp) of power. The engine is mid-mounted and it delivers the power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012 - Present |
| Length | 4,655 mm (183.3 inches) |
| Width | 1,960 mm (77.2 inches) |
| Height | 1,135.4 mm (44.7 inches) |
| Weight | 1,244 kg (2,743 pounds) |
| Fuel Delivery | Twin Turbo |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Engine Size | 7 Litre |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| 0-60Mph | 2.7 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 447 km/h (278 mph) |
| Power | 928 kW (1,244 hp) |
| List Price (US) | $1,200,000 |
| Manufacturer Website | Hennessey |
The Hennessey Venom GT Top Speed
With its incredibly powerful V8 engine the Hennessey Venom GT has some amazing performance figures. The car can accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 435.3 km/h (270.49 mph). Hennessy estimated that the car can reach a top speed of 447 km/h (278 mph) but this has not been verified. The car holds some speed world records including the record for 0 – 300 km/h (0 – 186 mph) in just 13.63 seconds.
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