The folks at Hennessey Performance have added their touch to a range of cars over the past years, and for a long time, there have been rumors that Hennessey would be creating its very own supercar. We now have some official details and sketches of the car, dubbed Venom GT Concept, which is set to debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show.
The specifications alone are enough to stop your heart for a few seconds. Hennessey is claiming "up to 1200 horsepower," a 0-60 time of 2.4 seconds, 0-100 in 5.3 seconds, and a screeching top speed of 272 miles per hour. On top of that, the car's mid-engine/rear-drive layout and its "sub-2400-pound" curb weight means that the Venom GT will benefit from the magic of lightweight dynamics.
A keen eye will notice that this car looks remarkably like the Lotus Exige, though Hennessey says that it has no association with Lotus Cars. Besides, good luck finding an Exige capable of these outrageous performance figures. But until we actually see the car in person, it's all a rumor -- one we'll gladly spread around. This is hot stuff, folks.
+ Motor Authority: 272-mph 2010 Hennessey Venom GT Coming To Next Geneva Motor Show
The specifications alone are enough to stop your heart for a few seconds. Hennessey is claiming "up to 1200 horsepower," a 0-60 time of 2.4 seconds, 0-100 in 5.3 seconds, and a screeching top speed of 272 miles per hour. On top of that, the car's mid-engine/rear-drive layout and its "sub-2400-pound" curb weight means that the Venom GT will benefit from the magic of lightweight dynamics.
A keen eye will notice that this car looks remarkably like the Lotus Exige, though Hennessey says that it has no association with Lotus Cars. Besides, good luck finding an Exige capable of these outrageous performance figures. But until we actually see the car in person, it's all a rumor -- one we'll gladly spread around. This is hot stuff, folks.
+ Motor Authority: 272-mph 2010 Hennessey Venom GT Coming To Next Geneva Motor Show