A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen – recently listed on duPontREGISTRY.com is the record setting 2014 Hennessey Venom GT.
Back in February 2014, Hennessey Performance took this very Venom GT to the runway at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Before coming to a halt at the end of the runway, the supercar hit a speed of 270.49 mph.
This 1,244 bhp Venom GTÂ has a carbon fiber body built around an aluminum chassis that, when combined with all mechanical pieces, weighs only 2,743 lbs. With this low weight and a twin-turbo aluminum-block V8, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds, 0-100 mph in 5.6 seconds and 0-200 mph in just 14.51 seconds.
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In addition to the record speed, this Venom GT holds another world record. Its acceleration time from 0 to 300 km/h, or 186 mph, took just 13.63 seconds. With that timing, it won a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Truly, it’s a piece of automotive history. Boundaries were pushed farther, limits tested and innovations sparked as a result of the feats this Venom has accomplished. It’s not just a chance to own a rare supercar – it’s a chance to own a rare, really fast, incredibly powerful and beautiful piece of automotive history.
Watch the video above to see its speed-record run, view the specs to find out its full details, click through the gallery to view it from all angles and hit the button below as soon as you’re ready to buy.
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
