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02-04-2010, 06:27 PM
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The new Hennessey Venom GT combines British brilliance with American muscle.
A $1 million-plus supercar described as a “weapon of mass propulsion” that’s twice as powerful as a Lamborghini and can reach four times the speed limit could be on its way to Australia. The Hennessey Venom GT is, in essence, a British-made Lotus Elise with a stretched body that’s fitted with an all-American 6.2-litre Chevrolet supercharged V8 engine. Hennessey says it has plans to establish a dealership in Australia as part of a global network that also includes the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and Asia. The carbon fibre Venom GT weighs just 1070kg, less than most small cars. The base-model Venom’s will be offer 540kW of power and 1000Nm of torque from its Corvette-sourced V8 engine that’s also used in HSVs. But if that’s not enough, the company says they will also be offering two twin-turbo versions: a 745kW/1220Nm model, and a stonking 895kW/1490Nm variant. With more power than a Formula One car that means it will be devilishly quick, with Hennessey suggesting the GT could sprint from 0-100km/h in just 2.4 seconds, and have an astronomical top speed of 421km/h. The engine is mounted behind the seats, just like in the four-cylinder Lotus Elise, with power then sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Keeping all that power on the road could be troublesome, but Hennessey has designed a programmable traction control system to help keep the car on the road (or the track). An active aerodynamics system, including an adjustable rear wing, ensures that the right down-force is applied depending on the speed and situation. The Venom GT will also feature an adjustable suspension system which allows for adjustments to ride-height. The car’s 15-inch carbon-ceramic brakes mean stopping shouldn’t be impossible, too. Company founder and president, John Hennessey, says the Venom GT draws on a history of American and British ingenuity. "This is not the first time that Britain and America have joined forces to produce a weapon of mass propulsion" he says. "Over 50 years ago the American-built P51 Mustang fighter aircraft was flown into history powered by a British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. "Today the Hennessey Venom GT promises to set a new standard of power to weight ratio in the rarefied air of today's supercar market." The company’s Texas facility will be in charge of the engine side of the operation, and the powerplants will be air-freighted to the assembly facility near Silverstone, England. The cars will be available in both right- and left-hand drive, and Hennessey says that buyers of the Venom GT will be offered a one-day driver orientation and instruction program by a factory test driver at a track in the UK or USA prior to taking delivery of their car. Production of the Venom GT is limited to just 10 vehicles per year, and the company says it has already received orders for its first four cars. Pricing is expected to start at around US$600,000 ($650,000), but once you add local taxes – including the controversial luxury car tax – expect no change from a million dollars or more
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02-04-2010, 06:31 PM
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Good looking car.... sounds like it's got some poke too.
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02-04-2010, 06:35 PM
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Fast much?
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02-04-2010, 07:37 PM
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this is the modern equivelent of an AC Cobra
large big banger american V8 shoehorned into a lightweight english sports car chassis. Awesome I have a friend with a highly modified lotus exige. With a turbo four banger, massive rubber, HUUUUUUGE brakes. it goes, turns and stops like nothing ive ever been in before. Better than a porsche turbo 996, gt3, fez 430 you name it ....i can not imagine what this thing would be like..... |
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02-04-2010, 08:00 PM
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Giddy up.
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A spare Million huh,
Not bad spec's there. |
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02-04-2010, 08:31 PM
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Beautiful looking car, I dare say it's not worth the million it would cost to bring here, even I could afford it.
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02-04-2010, 08:40 PM
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thought we were talking about the dodge viper when i read the title haha
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02-04-2010, 09:41 PM
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theres a red dodge viper with yellow alloy wheels driving around near me.. looks like bloody ronald mcdonalds car!
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02-04-2010, 10:17 PM
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02-04-2010, 10:40 PM
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I wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole.
Hennessey have a dodgy rep in the US for building cars that don't hold together long enough. This is a bastardisation of what Lotus are all about, small engine and light weight nimble cars.
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1226hp in a car that weighs 1070kgs. I want it.
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14-05-2010, 09:24 AM
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Every time I read an article about this car the specs are different.
there would want to be some serious downforces at play if something weighing 1100kg is capable of 400+km/h. Look at that tourque figure! You could pull out tree stumps from the other side of the planet with that thing!! and is it just me, or does the rear end look like it is half way thorugh crapping out a kawzaki ZX-6R or something? see article:- http://www.caradvice.com.au/62935/20...pecifications/
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14-05-2010, 10:52 AM
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1226HP - nope, I wouldn't touch it unless it came out as a convertible.
Seriously though, the traction problems that this thing would have would be mind boggling, the torque itself would literally just twist the chassis - but WTF, it certainly would be mental to drive down the corner shop to pick up some milk. 
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14-05-2010, 12:13 PM
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Has V8 envy
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Or to drive into Gotham City and kick the Jokers arzz.
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14-05-2010, 12:18 PM
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That's tough!
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14-05-2010, 02:59 PM
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I had some spare cash laying around so I thought why not, will be here early next year.
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14-05-2010, 03:07 PM
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Has V8 envy
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You'll be rear ending porsche 911's on the autobahn then before you know it mate!!
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14-05-2010, 04:06 PM
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This is something i can't wait to see lap the Top Gear track with JC and The Stig at the wheel.
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14-05-2010, 06:43 PM
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ight=hennessey
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/gen...own-board.html john hennessey has some dodgy dealings. don't know how he's still in business
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14-05-2010, 11:26 PM
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I would rather buy a car from
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/can_you_help_us/wanted
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That is surprising, but the old saying you can`t judge a book.............
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Hennessey Venom GT Coming to Australia ??
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