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Hennessey Venom GT
Hennessey Venom GT
Overview
Manufacturer	Hennessey Performance Engineering
Production	13 units; (7 Coupes and 6 Spyders)
Model years	2011–2017
Assembly	Hethel, England (chassis components); Sealy, Texas, United States;
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupe; 2-door roadster (Spyder)
Layout	Longitudinal rear mid-engine rear-wheel-drive
Related	Lotus Elise; Lotus Exige
Powertrain
Engine	427 cu in (7.0 L) twin-turbocharged LS7 V8
Transmission	6-speed Ricardo manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.2 in (2,799 mm)
Length	183.7 in (4,666 mm)
Width	77.2 in (1,961 mm)
Height	44.7 in (1,135 mm)
Curb weight	2,743 lb (1,244 kg) (Coupe); 2,773 lb (1,258 kg) (Spyder)
Chronology
Successor	Hennessey Venom F5

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The Hennessey Venom GT is a limited-production high performance^[1] sports car manufactured by US manufacturer Hennessey Performance Engineering. The Venom GT is based on the Lotus Elise/Exige.

Speed records

On January 21, 2013, the Venom GT set a Guinness World Record for the fastest road legal car from 0–186 mph (0–300 km/h) with an average acceleration time of 13.63 seconds.^[2] In addition, the car set an unofficial record for 0–200 mph (0–322 km/h) acceleration at 14.51 seconds, beating the Koenigsegg Agera R's time of 17.68 seconds, making it the unofficial fastest accelerating road legal car in the world.^[3]^[4]

On April 3, 2013, the Hennessey Venom GT reached 265.7 mph (427.6 km/h) over 2 miles (3.2 km) during testing at United States Naval Air Station Lemoore California. Hennessey used two VBOX 3i data logging systems to document the run and had VBOX officials on hand to certify the numbers.^[5]

On February 14, 2014, on the Kennedy Space Center's 3.22-mile (5.2 km) shuttle landing strip in Florida, the Hennessey team recorded a top speed of 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h) in a limited distance of 2.3 miles (3.7 km) with the Director of Miller Motorsport Park, Brian Smith, driving. As the run was in a single direction, and only 29 cars were produced (to qualify for Guinness World Records a minimum of 30 cars are required to be produced), it does not qualify as the world's fastest production car in the Guinness Book of Records.^[6]^[7]

On March 25, 2016 the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder recorded a top speed of 265.57 mph (427.4 km/h) at Naval Air Station Lemoore, celebrating Hennessey's 25th anniversary.^[8] As with previous speed tests, the run was independently verified by Racelogic as World Fastest road legal open-top sports car. In May, 2016, the Hennessey Team revealed that the car was about 300 hp (224 kW) down on power due to issues with one of the car's three high capacity fuel pumps. Normally, the forced induction 7.0-liter V8 engine in the Venom GT Spyder generates 1,451 hp (1,082 kW; 1,471 PS) and 1,287 lb⋅ft (1,745 N⋅m) of torque.^[9]

Specifications

Chassis

The Venom GT has a heavily modified Lotus Elise/Exige chassis. The Venom GT retains many Elise components including the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, cockpit, floorpan, HVAC system, wiper and head lamps, although the manufacturer is 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 have Brembo 6-piston calipers at the front and 4-piston calipers at the rear. The rotors are 15 in (380 mm) carbon ceramic units provided by Surface Transforms.

Drivetrain

The Venom GT is powered by a twin-turbocharged 427 cu in (7.0 L) GM LS7 V8 engine. The LS9 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 has a power output of 1,244 hp (928 kW; 1,261 PS) 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 hp (597 kW; 811 PS), 1,000 hp (746 kW; 1,014 PS) and 1,200 hp (895 kW; 1,217 PS). The engine has a redline of 7,200 rpm.

The mid-mounted engine is connected to the rear wheels by a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission, as 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 car 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 in (61 mm) according to speed and driving conditions. The car is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires.

Venom GT Spyder

The Venom GT Spyder is an open top version of the Venom GT. Having decided to order a Venom GT, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler approached Hennessey in mid-late 2011 and asked if an open-top version could be created. This involved structural changes which added 30 lb (14 kg) to the curb weight. Tyler's was the first of five cars scheduled for the 2013 model year.^[10] The car was later put up for auction on January 20, 2017 and was sold by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona for US$800,000.^[11]^[12]

For the 2016 model year, the Spyder gained 207 hp (154 kW) for a total of 1,451 hp (1,082 kW).

The production of the Spyder was limited to five units with a one-off Spyder being produced as the "Final edition" model bringing the total to 6 units.

Venom GT "World's Fastest Edition" (2014)

The Venom GT "World's Fastest Edition" is a version of the Venom GT coupe limited to 3 units. The model commemorates the Venom GT coupe's 0–300 km/h Guinness World Record.

The vehicle went on sale for US$1.25 million.^[13] All three units were sold to customers shortly after their production was announced by the manufacturer.^[14]^[15]

Venom GT "Final Edition" (2017)

A single unit of the Venom GT Spyder, called the Final Edition, was produced to commemorate the car's six year production run and to mark an end to the production of the Venom GT.^[16] The engine output is the same but the curb weight has been decreased by 9 lb (4 kg). The car is painted "Glacier Blue" with double narrow white stripes. The vehicle was pre-sold for US$1.2 million before its public debut.^[17]

Successor

The Hennessey Venom GT is succeeded by the Hennessey Venom F5, which was unveiled in November 2017; unlike its predecessor, it is a series production car built completely from the ground up, including chassis and engine.^[18]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "2014 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications". Hennessey Performance. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
^ "Fastest production car 0-300 km/h". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
^ Okulski, Travis (January 21, 2013). "Watch the Hennessey Venom GT Shatter Two Speed Records". Jalopnik. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
^ Pattni, Vijay (January 21, 2013). "Watch: Hennessey GT sets world record". Top Gear. Archived from the original on June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
^ Bowman, Zach (April 3, 2013). "Hennessey Venom GT goes 265.7 mph, claims top-speed crown from Veyron". Autoblog. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
^ Nunez, Alex (February 24, 2014). "The Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car". Road & Track. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
^ Siceloff, Stevn (March 6, 2014). "Hennessey Venom Makes 270 MPH Run at Kennedy". nasa.gov. NASA. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
^ Bell, Kirk (April 11, 2016). "Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets new open-top speed record". Motor Authority. US. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (May 12, 2016). "Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record run". Motor Authority. US. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
^ "Steven Tyler gets first Venom GT Spyder". Top Gear. UK. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
^ Rosenholtz, Jared (January 16, 2017). "The Aerosmith Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Is Up For Sale". CarBuzz. US. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
^ Tahaney, Ed (February 3, 2017). "Janie's Fund receives $800,000 from the sale". US: MotorTrend Magazine TEN: The Enthusiast Network. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
^ "$1.25M Venom GT 'World's Fastest Edition' is so quick you've missed your chance". Autoblog. March 25, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
^ Nelson Ireson. "Hennessey Announces $1.25 Million Venom GT World's Fastest Edition, Already Sold Out". Motor Authority. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
^ "Hennessey's $1.25M Venom GT World's Fastest Edition Sold Out Fast". April 6, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
^ Pattni, Vijay (January 19, 2017). "This is the final 1,451 hp Venom GT". Top Gear. US. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
^ Alaniz, Anthony (January 19, 2017). "Hennessey Venom GT Production Ends With Final Edition". Autoweek. US. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
^ Gustafson, Sven (November 1, 2017). "301 mph, 1,600 hp: Hennessey Venom F5 details emerge". Autoblog. Retrieved November 1, 2017.

External links

Hennessey Venom GT official Hennessey site

[specs-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "2014 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications". Hennessey Performance. Retrieved June 28, 2016.

[2] "Fastest production car 0-300 km/h". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.

[Jalopnik-3] Okulski, Travis (January 21, 2013). "Watch the Hennessey Venom GT Shatter Two Speed Records". Jalopnik. Retrieved January 22, 2013.

[4] Pattni, Vijay (January 21, 2013). "Watch: Hennessey GT sets world record". Top Gear. Archived from the original on June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2014.

[5] Bowman, Zach (April 3, 2013). "Hennessey Venom GT goes 265.7 mph, claims top-speed crown from Veyron". Autoblog. Retrieved October 2, 2014.

[6] Nunez, Alex (February 24, 2014). "The Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car". Road & Track. Retrieved June 24, 2014.

[7] Siceloff, Stevn (March 6, 2014). "Hennessey Venom Makes 270 MPH Run at Kennedy". nasa.gov. NASA. Retrieved December 31, 2020.

[8] Bell, Kirk (April 11, 2016). "Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets new open-top speed record". Motor Authority. US. Retrieved April 12, 2016.

[9] Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (May 12, 2016). "Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record run". Motor Authority. US. Retrieved May 13, 2016.

[10] "Steven Tyler gets first Venom GT Spyder". Top Gear. UK. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[11] Rosenholtz, Jared (January 16, 2017). "The Aerosmith Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Is Up For Sale". CarBuzz. US. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[12] Tahaney, Ed (February 3, 2017). "Janie's Fund receives $800,000 from the sale". US: MotorTrend Magazine TEN: The Enthusiast Network. Retrieved February 4, 2017.

[13] "$1.25M Venom GT 'World's Fastest Edition' is so quick you've missed your chance". Autoblog. March 25, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.

[14] Nelson Ireson. "Hennessey Announces $1.25 Million Venom GT World's Fastest Edition, Already Sold Out". Motor Authority. Retrieved September 30, 2014.

[15] "Hennessey's $1.25M Venom GT World's Fastest Edition Sold Out Fast". April 6, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.

[16] Pattni, Vijay (January 19, 2017). "This is the final 1,451 hp Venom GT". Top Gear. US. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[17] Alaniz, Anthony (January 19, 2017). "Hennessey Venom GT Production Ends With Final Edition". Autoweek. US. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[18] Gustafson, Sven (November 1, 2017). "301 mph, 1,600 hp: Hennessey Venom F5 details emerge". Autoblog. Retrieved November 1, 2017.

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+| engine = {{convert|427|cuin|L|abbr=on|1}} [[twin-turbo]]charged [[General Motors LS-based small-block engine#7.0_L|LS7 V8]]<ref name="specs"/>
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+| predecessor =
-| predecessor = [[Hennessey Viper Venom 1000 Twin Turbo|Hennessey Venom 1000 TT]]
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-The '''Hennessey Venom GT''' is a high performance<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=http://www.venomgt.com/the-venom-gt/ |title=2014 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications |publisher=Hennessey Performance |access-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> [[sports car]] manufactured by US manufacturer [[Hennessey Performance Engineering]]. The Venom GT is based on the [[Lotus Elise]]/[[Lotus Exige|Exige]].
+The '''Hennessey Venom GT''' is a limited-production high performance<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=http://www.venomgt.com/the-venom-gt/ |title=2014 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications |publisher=Hennessey Performance |access-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> [[sports car]] manufactured by US manufacturer [[Hennessey Performance Engineering]]. The Venom GT is based on the [[Lotus Elise]]/[[Lotus Exige|Exige]].
 ==Speed records==
-On January 21, 2020, the Venom GT set a [[Guinness World Record]] for the fastest road legal car from {{convert|0|–|300|km/h|abbr=on|mph|order=flip|0}} with an average acceleration time of 13.63 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/speed/fastest-production-car-0-300-kmh |title=Fastest production car 0-300 km/h |access-date=June 24, 2014 |publisher=Guinness World Records |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704054659/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/speed/fastest-production-car-0-300-kmh# |archive-date=July 4, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In addition, the car set an unofficial record for {{convert|0|-|200|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} acceleration at 14.51 seconds, beating the [[Koenigsegg Agera R]]'s time of 17.68 seconds, making it the unofficial fastest accelerating road legal car in the world.<ref name="Jalopnik">{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/5977595/watch-the-hennessey-venom-gt-shatter-two-speed-records |title=Watch the Hennessey Venom GT Shatter Two Speed Records |last=Okulski |first=Travis |work=[[Jalopnik]] |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/hennessey-venom-gt-record-0-300kmh-video-2013-01-21 |title=Watch: Hennessey GT sets world record |first=Vijay |last=Pattni |work=Top Gear |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=June 24, 2014}}</ref>
+On January 21, 2013, the Venom GT set a [[Guinness World Record]] for the fastest road legal car from {{convert|0|–|300|km/h|abbr=on|mph|order=flip|0}} with an average acceleration time of 13.63 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/speed/fastest-production-car-0-300-kmh |title=Fastest production car 0-300 km/h |access-date=June 24, 2014 |publisher=Guinness World Records |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704054659/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/speed/fastest-production-car-0-300-kmh |archive-date=July 4, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In addition, the car set an unofficial record for {{convert|0|-|200|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} acceleration at 14.51 seconds, beating the [[Koenigsegg Agera R]]'s time of 17.68 seconds, making it the unofficial fastest accelerating road legal car in the world.<ref name="Jalopnik">{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/5977595/watch-the-hennessey-venom-gt-shatter-two-speed-records |title=Watch the Hennessey Venom GT Shatter Two Speed Records |last=Okulski |first=Travis |work=[[Jalopnik]] |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/hennessey-venom-gt-record-0-300kmh-video-2013-01-21 |title=Watch: Hennessey GT sets world record |first=Vijay |last=Pattni |work=Top Gear |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=June 24, 2014 |archive-date=June 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613030427/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/hennessey-venom-gt-record-0-300kmh-video-2013-01-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
-On April 3, 2013, the Hennessey Venom GT crested {{convert|265.7|mph|km/h|abbr=on|1}} over the course of {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=out|1}} during testing at United States [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]] in [[Lemoore, California]]. Hennessey used two VBOX 3i data logging systems to document the run and had VBOX officials on hand to certify the numbers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/03/hennessey-venom-gt-goes-265-7-mph-claims-top-speed-crown-from-v/ |title=Hennessey Venom GT goes 265.7 mph, claims top-speed crown from Veyron |work=Autoblog |first=Zach |last=Bowman |date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=October 2, 2014}}</ref>
+On April 3, 2013, the Hennessey Venom GT reached {{convert|265.7|mph|km/h|abbr=on|1}} over {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=out|1}} during testing at United States [[Naval Air Station Lemoore]]  [[California]]. Hennessey used two VBOX 3i data logging systems to document the run and had VBOX officials on hand to certify the numbers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/03/hennessey-venom-gt-goes-265-7-mph-claims-top-speed-crown-from-v/ |title=Hennessey Venom GT goes 265.7 mph, claims top-speed crown from Veyron |work=Autoblog |first=Zach |last=Bowman |date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=October 2, 2014}}</ref>
-On February 14, 2014, on the [[Kennedy Space Center|Kennedy Space Center's]] {{convert|3.22|mi|km|adj=on|abbr=out|1}} shuttle landing strip in Florida, the Hennessey team recorded a top speed of {{convert|270.49|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in a limited distance of {{convert|2.3|miles|km|abbr=out|1}} with the Director of Miller Motorsport Park, Brian Smith driving the car. As the run was in a single direction, and only 29 cars were produced (to qualify for Guinness World Records a minimum of 30 cars are required to be produced), it does not qualify as the world's fastest production car in the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of Records]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/hennessey-venom-hits-270-mph-is-worlds-fastest-car |title=The Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car |first=Alex |last=Nunez |date=February 24, 2014|work=Road & Track |access-date=June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nasa.gov/content/hennessey-venom-makes-270-mph-run-at-kennedy/ |title=Hennessey Venom Makes 270 MPH Run at Kennedy  |last=Siceloff |first=Stevn |date=March 6, 2014 |website=nasa.gov |publisher=NASA |access-date=December 31, 2020}}</ref><br>
+On February 14, 2014, on the [[Kennedy Space Center|Kennedy Space Center's]] {{convert|3.22|mi|km|adj=on|abbr=out|1}} shuttle landing strip in Florida, the Hennessey team recorded a top speed of {{convert|270.49|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in a limited distance of {{convert|2.3|miles|km|abbr=out|1}} with the Director of Miller Motorsport Park, Brian Smith, driving. As the run was in a single direction, and only 29 cars were produced (to qualify for Guinness World Records a minimum of 30 cars are required to be produced), it does not qualify as the world's fastest production car in the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of Records]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/hennessey-venom-hits-270-mph-is-worlds-fastest-car |title=The Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car |first=Alex |last=Nunez |date=February 24, 2014|work=Road & Track |access-date=June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nasa.gov/content/hennessey-venom-makes-270-mph-run-at-kennedy/ |title=Hennessey Venom Makes 270 MPH Run at Kennedy  |last=Siceloff |first=Stevn |date=March 6, 2014 |website=nasa.gov |publisher=NASA |access-date=December 31, 2020}}</ref><br>
+On March 25, 2016 the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder recorded a top speed of {{convert|265.57|mph|km/h|abbr=on|1}} at Naval Air Station Lemoore, celebrating Hennessey's 25th anniversary.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103360_hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-sets-new-open-top-speed-record |title=Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets new open-top speed record |first=Kirk |last=Bell |work=Motor Authority |location=US |date=April 11, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2016}}</ref> As with previous speed tests, the run was independently verified by Racelogic as [[List of automotive superlatives|World Fastest]] road legal open-top sports car. In May, 2016, the Hennessey Team revealed that the car was about {{convert|300|hp|kW|abbr=on|0}} down on power due to issues with one of the car's three high capacity fuel pumps. Normally, the forced induction 7.0-liter V8 engine in the Venom GT Spyder generates {{convert|1451|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|1287|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103919_hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-was-down-on-power-when-making-its-record-run |title=Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record run |first=Viknesh |last=Vijayenthiran |work=Motor Authority |location=US |date=May 12, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref>
-On March 25, 2016 the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder recorded a top speed of {{convert|265.57|mph|km/h|abbr=on|1}} at California's Naval Air Station Lemoore, celebrating Hennessey's 25th anniversary.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103360_hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-sets-new-open-top-speed-record |title=Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets new open-top speed record |first=Kirk |last=Bell |work=Motor Authority |location=US |date=April 11, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2016}}</ref> As with previous speed tests, the run was independently verified by Racelogic as [[List of automotive superlatives|World Fastest]] road legal open-top sports car. In May, 2016, the Hennessey Team revealed that the car was about {{convert|300|hp|kW|abbr=on|0}} down on power due to issues with one of the car's three high capacity fuel pumps. Normally, the forced induction 7.0-liter V8 engine in the Venom GT Spyder generates {{convert|1451|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|1287|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103919_hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-was-down-on-power-when-making-its-record-run |title=Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record run |first=Viknesh |last=Vijayenthiran |work=Motor Authority |location=US |date=May 12, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref>
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 ===Chassis===
-The Venom GT utilizes a heavily modified [[Lotus Elise]]/[[Lotus Exige|Exige]] [[chassis]]. The manufacturer states that the modified chassis uses components from the Lotus Exige, including the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, cockpit, floorpan, HVAC system, wiper and [[head lamp]]s, though the manufacturer is not associated with Lotus Cars. For road use, the car is registered as a Lotus Exige (modified) and is not a series production car.<ref name="specs"/>
+The Venom GT has a heavily modified [[Lotus Elise]]/[[Lotus Exige|Exige]] [[chassis]]. The Venom GT retains many Elise components including the roof, doors, side glass, windscreen, cockpit, floorpan, HVAC system, wiper and head lamps, although the manufacturer is not associated with Lotus Cars. For road use the car is registered as a Lotus Exige (modified) and is not a series production car.<ref name="specs"/>
 The Venom GT has a [[curb weight]] of {{convert|2743|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}} aided by [[carbon fiber]] bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. The brakes have [[Brembo]] 6-piston calipers at the front and 4-piston calipers at the rear. The rotors are {{convert|15|in|mm|abbr=on}} carbon ceramic units provided by Surface Transforms.
 ===Drivetrain===
-[[File:Hennessy Venom GT - Flickr - Supermac1961.jpg|thumb|Rear view with engine displayed.]]
+[[File:Hennessy Venom GT - Flickr - Supermac1961.jpg|thumb|Rear view with engine displayed]]
-The Venom GT is powered by a [[twin-turbocharged]] {{convert|427|cuin|L|abbr=on|1}} [[LS based GM small-block engine#LS7|GM LS7 V8 engine]]. The LS9 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 has a power output of {{convert|1244|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm and {{convert|1155|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,400 rpm.<ref name="specs"/> Engine power output is adjustable by three settings: {{convert|800|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|1000|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1200|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The engine has a redline of 7,200 rpm.
+The Venom GT is powered by a [[twin-turbo]]charged {{convert|427|cuin|L|abbr=on|1}} [[General Motors LS-based small-block engine#LS7|GM LS7 V8 engine]]. The LS9 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 has a power output of {{convert|1244|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm and {{convert|1155|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,400 rpm.<ref name="specs"/> Engine power output is adjustable by three settings: {{convert|800|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|1000|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1200|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The engine has a redline of 7,200 rpm.
-The mid-mounted engine is mated to the rear wheels with a [[Ricardo plc|Ricardo]] 6-speed [[manual transmission]], which also had a previous application in the [[Ford GT]].<ref name="specs"/>
+The mid-mounted engine is connected to the rear wheels by a [[Ricardo plc|Ricardo]] 6-speed [[manual transmission]], as used in the [[Ford GT]].<ref name="specs"/>
+A programmable traction control system manages power output. [[Computational fluid dynamics]] tested bodywork and downforce also help keep the car 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 {{convert|2.4|in|mm|abbr=on|0}} according to speed and driving conditions. The car is fitted with [[Michelin]] Pilot Sport 2 tires.
-A programmable traction control system manages power output. [[Computational fluid dynamics]] tested bodywork and downforce also help keep the car 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 {{convert|2.4|in|mm|abbr=on|0}} according to speed and driving conditions. The car is fitted with [[Michelin]] Pilot Sport 2 tires
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 ==Venom GT Spyder==
-The Venom GT Spyder is an open top version of the Venom GT. Having decided to order a Venom GT, [[Aerosmith]] lead singer [[Steven Tyler]] approached Hennessey in mid-late 2011 and asked if an open-top version could be created. This involved structural changes which added {{convert|30|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}} to the curb weight. Tyler's was the first of five cars scheduled for the 2013 model year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-steven-tyler-2012-05-29?imageNo=0|title=Steven Tyler gets first Venom GT Spyder |work=[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]] |location=UK |date=May 27, 2012 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref>  The car was later put up for auction on January 20, 2017 and was sold by [[Barrett-Jackson]] in Scottsdale, Arizona for {{USD|800,000}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.carbuzz.com/m/Article.aspx?Id=37371 |title=The Aerosmith Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Is Up For Sale |first=Jared |last=Rosenholtz |work=CarBuzz |location=US |date=January 16, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/2012-hennessey-venom-gt-owned-steven-tyler-sells-charity/ |title=Janie’s Fund receives $800,000 from the sale |first=Ed |last=Tahaney |publisher=MotorTrend Magazine TEN: The Enthusiast Network. |location=US |date=February 3, 2017 |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref>
+The Venom GT Spyder is an open top version of the Venom GT. Having decided to order a Venom GT, [[Aerosmith]] lead singer [[Steven Tyler]] approached Hennessey in mid-late 2011 and asked if an open-top version could be created. This involved structural changes which added {{convert|30|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}} to the curb weight. Tyler's was the first of five cars scheduled for the 2013 model year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-steven-tyler-2012-05-29?imageNo=0 |title=Steven Tyler gets first Venom GT Spyder |work=[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]] |location=UK |date=May 27, 2012 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407072445/http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-steven-tyler-2012-05-29?imageNo=0 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  The car was later put up for auction on January 20, 2017 and was sold by [[Barrett-Jackson]] in Scottsdale, Arizona for {{USD|800,000}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.carbuzz.com/m/Article.aspx?Id=37371 |title=The Aerosmith Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Is Up For Sale |first=Jared |last=Rosenholtz |work=CarBuzz |location=US |date=January 16, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611175631/https://carbuzz.com/news/the-aerosmith-hennessey-venom-gt-spyder-is-up-for-sale |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/2012-hennessey-venom-gt-owned-steven-tyler-sells-charity/ |title=Janie's Fund receives $800,000 from the sale |first=Ed |last=Tahaney |publisher=MotorTrend Magazine TEN: The Enthusiast Network. |location=US |date=February 3, 2017 |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref>
 For the 2016 model year, the Spyder gained {{convert|207|hp|kW|abbr=on|0}} for a total of {{convert|1451|hp|kW|abbr=on|0}}.
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 The Venom GT "World's Fastest Edition" is a version of the Venom GT coupe limited to 3 units. The model commemorates the Venom GT coupe's 0–300&nbsp;km/h Guinness World Record.
-The vehicle went on sale for {{USD|1.25 million}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/25/hennessey-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-official-video/|title=$1.25M Venom GT 'World's Fastest Edition' is so quick you've missed your chance|date=March 25, 2014|work=Autoblog|access-date=October 1, 2014}}</ref>  All three units were sold to customers shortly after their production was announced by the manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1091081_hennessey-announces-1-25-million-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-already-sold-out|title=Hennessey Announces $1.25 Million Venom GT World’s Fastest Edition, Already Sold Out|author=Nelson Ireson|work=Motor Authority|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americanluxurymag.com/2014/04/06/hennesseys-1-25m-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-sold-out-fast/?slide=6#.VBy6rxbRjbQ|title=Hennessey’s $1.25M Venom GT World’s Fastest Edition Sold Out Fast|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102237/http://www.americanluxurymag.com/2014/04/06/hennesseys-1-25m-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-sold-out-fast/?slide=6#.VBy6rxbRjbQ|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+The vehicle went on sale for {{USD|1.25 million}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/25/hennessey-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-official-video/|title=$1.25M Venom GT 'World's Fastest Edition' is so quick you've missed your chance|date=March 25, 2014|work=Autoblog|access-date=October 1, 2014}}</ref>  All three units were sold to customers shortly after their production was announced by the manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1091081_hennessey-announces-1-25-million-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-already-sold-out|title=Hennessey Announces $1.25 Million Venom GT World's Fastest Edition, Already Sold Out|author=Nelson Ireson|work=Motor Authority|access-date=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americanluxurymag.com/2014/04/06/hennesseys-1-25m-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-sold-out-fast/?slide=6#.VBy6rxbRjbQ|title=Hennessey's $1.25M Venom GT World's Fastest Edition Sold Out Fast|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102237/http://www.americanluxurymag.com/2014/04/06/hennesseys-1-25m-venom-gt-worlds-fastest-edition-sold-out-fast/?slide=6#.VBy6rxbRjbQ|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ==Venom GT "Final Edition" (2017)==
-A single unit of the Venom GT Spyder, called the Final Edition was produced to commemorate the car's six year production run and to mark an end to the production of the Venom GT.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/final-1451bhp-venom-gt|title=This is the final 1,451 hp Venom GT  |first=Vijay |last=Pattni |work=Top Gear |location=US |date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref> The engine output is the same but the curb weight has been decreased by {{convert|9|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}}. The livery of the car is a "Glacier Blue" paint job with double narrow white stripes. The vehicle was pre-sold for {{USD|1.2 million}} before its public debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/supercars/hennessey-venom-gt-production-ends-final-edition|title=Hennessey Venom GT Production Ends With Final Edition |first=Anthony |last=Alaniz |work=Autoweek |location=US |date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref>
+A single unit of the Venom GT Spyder, called the Final Edition, was produced to commemorate the car's six year production run and to mark an end to the production of the Venom GT.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/final-1451bhp-venom-gt|title=This is the final 1,451 hp Venom GT  |first=Vijay |last=Pattni |work=Top Gear |location=US |date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref> The engine output is the same but the curb weight has been decreased by {{convert|9|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}}. The car is painted "Glacier Blue" with double narrow white stripes. The vehicle was pre-sold for {{USD|1.2 million}} before its public debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/supercars/hennessey-venom-gt-production-ends-final-edition|title=Hennessey Venom GT Production Ends With Final Edition |first=Anthony |last=Alaniz |work=Autoweek |location=US |date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref>
 ==Successor==
 The Hennessey Venom GT is succeeded by the [[Hennessey Venom F5]], which was unveiled in November 2017; unlike its predecessor, it is a series production car built completely from the ground up, including chassis and engine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2017/11/01/301-mph-1-600-hp-hennessey-venom-f5-details-emerge/ |title=301 mph, 1,600 hp: Hennessey Venom F5 details emerge |publisher=Autoblog |first=Sven |last=Gustafson |date=November 1, 2017 |access-date=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
-== In popular culture ==
-The Venom GT appears in video games ''[[Driveclub]]'', ''[[Forza (series)]]'', ''[[Need for Speed: The Run]]'', ''[[Need for Speed Rivals]]'', ''[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game)]]'' and ''[[Asphalt 8: Airborne]]''.
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