We were first presented with the Hennessey Venom GT not long ago but Hennessey has finally unveiled the official details and images of the first production-ready 2011 Hennessey Venom GT supercar. The Venom GT with Chassis Number 01 which is based on Lotus Elise will be delivered to its new owner in the UAE.
The first production Venom GT is powered by a twin turbocharged Chevrolet LS-series aluminum V8 engine that produces 1,200 hp and 1,135 lb-ft of torque coupled to a 6-speed Ricardo manual transaxle similar to the one found in the Ford GT.
Hennessey maintain the windshield, doors, roof, floor, dash and other trim components from the Elise but the design and construction has been engineered from the ground up.
The supercar is fitted with an all-new front and rear space frame and suspension covered in a new carbon fiber body as well as an adjustable rear wing for high-speed stability.
The Venom GT is available from the base 725 hp supercharged LS9 V8 version and is customized to each customer’s specification.
The 2011 Hennessey Venom GT is available in both left and right-hand drive construction and each GT is built in Silverstone, England with its power plants sourced from Hennessey Performance Texas headquarters.
Below are the specifications of the 2011 Hennessey Venom GT from the press release.
2011 Hennessey Venom GT 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
