5. Hennessey Venom GT
- SAI
- Feb 19, 2018
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Hennessey Venom GT
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
Hennessey Venom
Production
13 units (7 Coupes and 6 Spyders)
2011 – 2017
Assembly
Hethel, England (chassis components) Sealy, Texas, United States[1]
Body and chassis
Sports car (S)
Longitudinal RMR layout
Related
Powertrain
427 cu in (7.0 L) Twin-turbocharged LS2 V8[1]
Dimensions
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
183.7 in (4,665 mm)[1]
Width
77.2 in (1,960 mm)[1]
Height
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
2,743 lb (1,244 kg) (Coupe) 2,773 lb (1,258 kg) (Spyder)
Chronology
Successor
The Hennessey Venom GT is a high performance [1] sports car manufactured by Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering. The Venom is a significantly modified version of the Lotus Elise/Exige.
Specifications[edit]
Chassis[edit]
The Venom GT utilizes a heavily modified Lotus Elise/Exige chassis. The manufacturer, Hennessey Performance Engineering, states the modified chassis uses components from the Lotus Exige, including the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, cockpit, floorpan, HVAC system, wiper and head lamps. Hennessey Performance and the Venom GT are not associated with Lotus Cars. For road use, the car is registered as a Lotus Exige (modified) and is not a series production car.[1]
The Venom GT has a curb weight of 2,743 lb (1,244 kg) aided by carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. The brakes use Brembo 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear. The rotors are 15 inches (380 mm) carbon ceramic units provided by Surface Transforms.
Hennessey Venom GT has a power to weight ratio of 1 kg (2.20 lb) per horsepower.
Drivetrain[edit]
The Venom GT is powered by a twin turbocharged 427 cu in (7.0 L) GM LS2 engine. The LS2 architecture incorporates specific design features such as reinforced internal components and additional head bolts with aluminum heads including twin Precision dual ball bearing turbochargers. The engine produces 1,244 bhp (928 kW; 1,261 PS) of power at 6,600 rpm and 1,155 lb⋅ft (1,566 N⋅m) of torque at 4,400 rpm.[1] Engine power output is adjustable by three settings: 800 bhp (597 kW; 811 PS), 1,000 bhp (746 kW; 1,014 PS) and 1,200 bhp (895 kW; 1,217 PS). The engine revs to 7,200 rpm.
The mid-mounted V8 engine is mated to the rear wheels with a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission, which was also used in the Ford GT.[1]
A programmable traction control system manages power output. Computational fluid dynamics tested bodywork and downforce also help keep the Venom GT stable. Under varying conditions on both the road and racetrack, an active aero system with adjustable rear wing will deploy. An adjustable suspension system allows ride height adjustments by 2.4 inches (61 mm) according to speed and driving conditions. Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires also help put power to the ground.
Production
Price in INR------ 77472000.00
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