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Full article - 2011 Hennessey Venom GT new photos
SEALY, TEXAS & SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND, June 14, 2010 - Hennessey Performance is proud to announce the delivery of the company's first production-ready Venom GT supercar. Having left its UK production facility, the Chassis Number 01 Venom GT is headed to the UAE where it is to be delivered to its new owner by Hennessey's exclusive Middle Eastdistributor, Al DiMora of DiMora Motorcar.
Each Venom GT is built in Silverstone, England, with power plants sourced from HPE's Texas headquarters. Available in both left and right-hand drive configuration, the Venom GT is an international supercar fusing the power and emotion of American V8 muscle with the refinement of Britain's renowned racing heritage.
Specifications
Engine: Chevrolet LS V8
Block: Aluminum
Size: 376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Position: Mid Longitudinal
Compression: 8.8:1
Redline: 7,200 rpm
Forced Induction: Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Oiling System: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: OHV, 2 Valves per Cylinder
Fuel System: Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection
Power
Horsepower: 1,030 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (933 rear wheel hp)
Torque: 972 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm (874 rear wheel lb-ft)
Specific Output: 166 bhp / Liter
BHP / Weight: 767.23 hp per ton (2.61 lbs / hp)
Boost: 16 psi (1.1 bar)
Fuel: 93 octane
Transmission
Type: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios: 2.61:1, 1.71:1, 1.23:1, 0.94:1, 0.77:1; 0.63:1
Final Drive:
Speed by Gear
Redline: 7,200 rpm
1st: 68 mph
2nd: 104
3rd: 145
4th: 190
5th: 232
6th: 260 (6,600 rpm)
Performance
0 - 100 km/h: 2.9 sec
0 - 200 km/h: 7.0 sec
0 - 300 km/h:14.9 sec
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient: 0.36 (rear wing down); 0.43 (wing raised)
Downforce:1,492 lbs @ 150 mph
Brakes
Calipers: Brembo 6-piston (all 4 corners)
Rotors: 15.0 x 1.34 in Carbon Ceramic (all 4 corners)
Suspension
Type: KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilover (all 4 corners)
Ride Height: Adjustable by 2.4 inches (60 mm)
Dimensions
Length: 15.27 ft (4,655 mm)
Width: 6.43 ft (1,960 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.24 in (2,800 mm)
Track - Front: 63.46 in (1,612 mm)
Track - Rear: 63.15 in (1,604 mm)
Weight & Measurements
Curb Weight: 2,685 lbs (1,220 kilo)
Dry Weight: 2,524 lbs (1,147 kilo)
F/R Balance: 37/63 (empty); 44/56 (with driver & passenger)
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal (70 liter)
Wheels & Tires
Tire - Front: 235/30/20 Michelin PS2
Tire - Rear: 335/30/20 Michelin PS2
Wheel - Front: 8.5 x 20 in
Wheel - Rear: 12.5 x 20 in
Full article - 2011 Hennessey Venom GT new photos
SEALY, TEXAS & SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND, June 14, 2010 - Hennessey Performance is proud to announce the delivery of the company's first production-ready Venom GT supercar. Having left its UK production facility, the Chassis Number 01 Venom GT is headed to the UAE where it is to be delivered to its new owner by Hennessey's exclusive Middle Eastdistributor, Al DiMora of DiMora Motorcar.
Each Venom GT is built in Silverstone, England, with power plants sourced from HPE's Texas headquarters. Available in both left and right-hand drive configuration, the Venom GT is an international supercar fusing the power and emotion of American V8 muscle with the refinement of Britain's renowned racing heritage.
Specifications
Engine: Chevrolet LS V8
Block: Aluminum
Size: 376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Position: Mid Longitudinal
Compression: 8.8:1
Redline: 7,200 rpm
Forced Induction: Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Oiling System: Dry Sump
Valvetrain: OHV, 2 Valves per Cylinder
Fuel System: Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection
Power
Horsepower: 1,030 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (933 rear wheel hp)
Torque: 972 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm (874 rear wheel lb-ft)
Specific Output: 166 bhp / Liter
BHP / Weight: 767.23 hp per ton (2.61 lbs / hp)
Boost: 16 psi (1.1 bar)
Fuel: 93 octane
Transmission
Type: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios: 2.61:1, 1.71:1, 1.23:1, 0.94:1, 0.77:1; 0.63:1
Final Drive:
Speed by Gear
Redline: 7,200 rpm
1st: 68 mph
2nd: 104
3rd: 145
4th: 190
5th: 232
6th: 260 (6,600 rpm)
Performance
0 - 100 km/h: 2.9 sec
0 - 200 km/h: 7.0 sec
0 - 300 km/h:14.9 sec
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient: 0.36 (rear wing down); 0.43 (wing raised)
Downforce:1,492 lbs @ 150 mph
Brakes
Calipers: Brembo 6-piston (all 4 corners)
Rotors: 15.0 x 1.34 in Carbon Ceramic (all 4 corners)
Suspension
Type: KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilover (all 4 corners)
Ride Height: Adjustable by 2.4 inches (60 mm)
Dimensions
Length: 15.27 ft (4,655 mm)
Width: 6.43 ft (1,960 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.24 in (2,800 mm)
Track - Front: 63.46 in (1,612 mm)
Track - Rear: 63.15 in (1,604 mm)
Weight & Measurements
Curb Weight: 2,685 lbs (1,220 kilo)
Dry Weight: 2,524 lbs (1,147 kilo)
F/R Balance: 37/63 (empty); 44/56 (with driver & passenger)
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal (70 liter)
Wheels & Tires
Tire - Front: 235/30/20 Michelin PS2
Tire - Rear: 335/30/20 Michelin PS2
Wheel - Front: 8.5 x 20 in
Wheel - Rear: 12.5 x 20 in
