The Venom GT is a tuning creation from Hennessey based off the Lotus Elise. Their kit was limited to only five units. The Venom GT is powered by a supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 V8 engine, same used in the Corvette ZR1, that delivers a total of 725 bhp. And if this is not enough, the tuner will also be offering 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp twin turbo V8 engine variants. With a curb weight of 2,685 lbs, the 1200 HP Venom GT will hit a top speed of 275 mph. The supercar features lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels, a programmable traction control system, CFD (computational fluid dynamic) tested bodywork, an active aero system with adjustable rear wing, and an adjustable suspension system.
Technically, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is still the world’s fastest supercar . But if you really ask people in the industry what the real fastest car is, the answer will be the Hennessey Venom GT . Forget about those silly rules and technicalities that prohibit the Venom GT from being recognized for what it really is. This 1,244-horsepower demon is truly on a class of its own. But if you’re giving love to this hypercar, you need to give as much or more to the man behind the madness: John Hennessey.
After/Drive host Mike Spinelli spent some time with Hennessey to talk shop about a whole range of topics. As you can expect, the conversation eventually led to the Venom GT, his 7.0-liter V-8, twin-turbocharged beast.
There are over 28 minutes of video time in this episode. That provides plenty of time to get to know the man who changed the way we look at supercars here in the U.S. But most importantly, we get to learn more about the things that put Hennessey in the position that he is in now.
As always, it’s a fascinating episode from the guys at After/Drive. Be sure to spend time watching it.

2014 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications

Performance

0-60 mph 0-100 mph 0-300 km/h 0-200 mph ¼ mile Standing half mile Standing mile Verified speed Est. top speed

2.7 sec. 5.6 sec. 13.63 sec. – Guinness World Record 14.51 sec. – Hypercar World Record 9.92 sec. @ 163 mph 206 mph 253 mph 270.49 mph 278 mph

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Engine

Type Valvetrain Block/heads Forced induction Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression ratio Redline Lubrication Fuel injection

90-degree V8 overhead valve, 2 valves/cyl iron /aluminum twin precision ball bearing turbochargers 1244 bhp @ 6600 rpm (cockpit-adjustable to 800, 1000 & 1244 bhp) 1155 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm 7000 cc/427 cu. in. 9.2:1 7200 rpm dry sump system electronic sequential multi-port

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Chassis

Layout Body/frame Brakes, f & r Wheels Tires Steering Suspension, f&r Springs/shocks Ride height

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

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Drivetrain

Transmission	Ricardo 6-Speed manual
Final Drive Ratio	3.36:1
1st gear/max speed 2nd gear/max speed 3rd gear/max speed 4th gear/max speed 5th gear/max speed 6th gear/max speed	2.61:1 69 mph 1.71:1 105 mph 1.23:1 146 mph 0.94:1 191mph 0.77:1 233 mph 0.63:1 278 mph

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Dimensions & Capacities

Length Width Height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Ground clearance Curb weight Fuel capacity Weight distribution, f/r % (with driver & passenger)

183.7 in./4655 mm 77.2 in./1960 mm 44.7 in./1135 mm 110.2 in./2800 mm 63.5 in./1612 mm 63.2 in./1604 mm 3.5 in. to 5.9 in./90 mm to 150 mm 2743 lb/1244 kg 18.5 gal./70 liters 44/56