Introducing the First Production 2011 Hennessey Venom GT

O John Hennessey ekplirose to oniro tou, paredose to proto Venom GT pou kataskevase h eteria tou (hennessey performance) se enan pelati apo ta United Arab Emirates (agnosto to onoma tou mexri stigmis). O gnostos lipon amerikanos veltiotis pou exei parousiasei edw k panw apo mia 10etia polla aftokinita me panw apo 1.000ps (viper,ford gt,dodge challenger, mustang ktlp) edikse oti den einai kompleksikos k gia na ftiaksei to diko tou supercar den vasistike se kapio enxorio aftokinito ala stin texnognosia, filosofia, koultoura twn... Egklezon! Ekei ekselixthike sto megalitero pososto to oxima tou k ekei tha kataskevazete. Meta to Tesla roadster k to opel speedster irthe k i sira tou Venom GT na danistei to monocoque plesio twn Lotus Elise/exige (ala k Europa).

H sxediasti tou thimizei mia lotus exige pou exei parei anavolika ala ipo tin epivlepsi giatron, ine tonismena k ipervolika ta panta epano tis ala taftoxrona... omorfa! Ine oxi san apla mia megali aderfi tis exige S ala san... ton prostati mpampa tis! Danizete pera apo to plesio-mpaniera k tis sxediastikes grames tis, ta fota tis k to esoteriko tis (tis leptomeries diladi pou i lotus vazei mesa se ena plesio gia na to onomasei ''kampina''.

thn thesi tou egkarsia topothetimou stin Exige S kompresoratou VVTL-i (ths Toyota) exei parei o LS V8 (ths Chevrolet) o opios vriskete topothetimenos se neo solinoto ipoplesio eno neo fisika k to mprostino ipoplesio . Each vehicle is painted and its interior crafted to each owner's specification, offering the opportunity for one-off exclusivity.

Stin korifea ekdosi (elpizw na min ine prosorino afto) o twin-turbo V8 me ta 1,200 hp (895 kW / 1217 PS) kai ta 1,135 lb-ft (1537 Nm) ropis einai ikanos na epitaxinei ta molis 1,220 kila ths apo ta 0-100 km/h se... 2.4 seconds!!! before hitting a top speed of 440 km/h (272 mph).

H ''mid-range'' ekdosi me ton twin-turbo V8 paragei 1,030 hp (768 kW / 1044 PS) and 972 lb-ft (1216 Nm) of torque pou einai ikana na kanoun 0-100 km/h se 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 7 seconds, and 0-300 km/h (0-186 mph) in 14.9 seconds. H eteria den anakinonei distixos teliki gia aftin ala ipologiste 1-2km megaliteri apo ths Veyron

Kai telos h entry-level Venom GT efodiazete me ton supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V8 ths Corvette ZR1, me 725 hp (541 kW / 735 PS) ligoulaki pousarismeno diladi! oute edw anakinothikan epidoseis ala me 300+ kg ligotera apo tin ligo pio adinami ZR1 pou thelei peripou 3,5sec gia to 0-100km/h... tis fadazomaste!

Other goodies include carbon fiber bodywork (with a drag coefficient of 0.36 and 0.43, the latter with the rear wing raised), a six-speed Ricardo manual transmission, Brembo brakes (with 15.0 x 1.34 carbon ceramic rotors), and an adjustable KW coilover suspension.

6-speed Ricardo manual transaxle (the same as found in the Ford GT). Boasting a dry weight of just 2,548 lbs and a curb weight of 2,685 lbs with a full tank of fuel, the car delivers on its promise of an astounding power-to-weight ratio.

Harnessing this power is a chassis that is a far cry from the Lotus Elise which it's derived. Aside from reusing the windshield, doors, roof, floor, dash and various trim components, the Venom GT's design and construction has been engineered from the ground up for a truly unique supercar. An all-new front and rear space frame and suspension is cloaked in a new carbon fiber body, sporting an adjustable rear wing for exceptional high-speed stability.

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.

2011 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications:

Engine
Block
Size
Position
Compression
Redline
Forced Induction
Oiling System
Valvetrain
Fuel System


Chevrolet LS V8
Aluminum
376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Mid Longitudinal
8.8:1
7,200 rpm
Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Dry Sump
OHV, 2 Valves per Cylinder
Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection

Power
Horsepower
Torque
Specific Output
BHP / Weight
Boost
Fuel


1,030 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (933 rear wheel hp)
972 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm (874 rear wheel lb-ft)
166 bhp / Liter
767.23 hp per ton (2.61 lbs / hp)
16 psi (1.1 bar)
93 octane

Transmission
Type
Gear Ratios
Final Drive


Ricardo 6-Speed Manual
2.61:1, 1.71:1, 1.23:1, 0.94:1, 0.77:1; 0.63:1
3.36:1

Speed by Gear
Redline
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th


7,200 rpm
68 mph
104
145
190
232
260 (6,600 rpm)

Performance
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 200 km/h
0 - 300 km/h


2.9 sec
7.0 sec
14.9 sec

Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Downforce


0.36 (rear wing down); 0.43 (wing raised)
1,492 lbs @ 150 mph

Brakes
Calipers
Rotors


Brembo 6-piston (all 4 corners)
15.0 x 1.34 in Carbon Ceramic (all 4 corners)

Suspension
Type
Ride Height


KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilover (all 4 corners)
Adjustable by 2.4 inches (60 mm)

Dimensions
Length
Width
Wheelbase
Track - Front
Track - Rear


15.27 ft (4,655 mm)
6.43 ft (1,960 mm)
110.24 in (2,800 mm)
63.46 in (1,612 mm)
63.15 in (1,604 mm)

Weight & Measurements
Curb Weight
Dry Weight
F/R Balance
Fuel Capacity


2,685 lbs (1,220 kilo)
2,524 lbs (1,147 kilo)
37/63 (empty); 44/56 (with driver & passenger)
18.5 gal (70 liter)

Wheels & Tires
Tire - Front
Tire - Rear
Wheel - Front
Wheel - Rear


235/30/20 Michelin PS2
335/30/20 Michelin PS2
8.5 x 20 in
12.5 x 20 in