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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:56 am |
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yopu knwo the yanks, they like to be the best.
VW have made the buggatti veryon, £850k it costs and apparently costs VW 5million to make it, they are making 400 of them.
Well hennessy performance in america are making 24 Venom 1000 viper twin turbo srt's.
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/ItemDetail.php?Item_ID=238&cart=JFYGZRBb&DoThis=Venom+1000+Twin+Turbo+SRT&ActionReq=Where
2006 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupe
The fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built for the 2006 production year. Now taking orders for 2006 delivery. Dealer inqueries welcome.
Power:
1000 hp @ 5000 rpm
1100 lb-ft torque @ 3800 rpm
Performance:
0-60 mph: 2.9 sec.
0-100 mph: 5.9 sec.
0-150 mph: 10.9 sec.
0-200 mph: 19.9 sec.
Top Speed: 255 mph
Includes:
2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade
522 CID Stroker Motor with 9.0:1 Compression
Twin Garrett Ball Bearing Turbos
Front Mounted Air-to-Air Intercooler
VenomAero Body Upgrade (Front Airdam, Rear Diffuser & Spoiler)
KW Lowered Suspension 2-Way Adjustable Stainless Steel Coil Over Shocks
Brembo Upgraded Brake System
Adjustable Traction Control System
Quaiffe Extreme-Duty Differential Upgrade
Hennessey Venom 7R Forged Aluminum Wheels - 19x10 front, 20x13 rear
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires: 275/30YR-19 front, 335/30YR-20 rear
Limited Edition Connolly Leather Interior with Custom Embroidery
5-Point Racing Harnesses
Hennessey Custom Floor Mats
DVD Navigation System
2 Year / 24,000 Mile Warranty
1-Day Private Track Instruction with Brian Smith (1st Place Driver: 2005 ROAD & TRACK Standing Mile Shootout, 2004 CAR AND DRIVER Supercar Shootout)
Note: As of November 9th, 2005, Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupe production numbers 01 through 07 have already been assigned.
Super Car Comparison:
Hennessey Venom Twin Turbo SRT Coupe
1000 hp
Top Speed: 255 mph
2006 Production: 24 units
Cost: $225,000
Bugatti Veyron
1001 hp
Top Speed: 253 mph
World-wide Production: 300 units
Cost: $1.7M
Ferrari Enzo
660 hp
Top Speed: 225 mph
World-wide Production: 349 units
Cost: $1M
Porsche Carrera GT
605 hp
Top Speed: 205 mph
World-wide Production: 1200 units
Cost: $484,000
Mercedes McLaren SLR
617 hp
Top Speed: 208 mph
World-wide Production: 800 units
Cost: $570,000
Hennessey Performance Engineering will build just 24 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupes and 24 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Convertibles for the 2006 model year.
Qty:
Price: $225,000.00 ea
[img]http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/images/Pic3.php?id=157[/img]
[img]http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/images/Pic3.php?id=155[/img]
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astrojon007
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Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:58 am |
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It said on topgear the other night that the veyron can do summit like 280-290 but is limited to 250. Not sure though. |
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Chris H
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:04 am |
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yeah course it can, they 'limit'. If it could gdo 300mph they woudl bloody well let it! Its simple business sense! |
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Chris H
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:05 am |
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on top gear you notice at 80mph it was using 50 horses, that shows its not the most aerodynamic of cars.
I think its a lovely car though. |
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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:15 am |
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AFAIK once you get above 200mph tyres are the limiting factor in top speed
As for the viper, it might be faster than the rest but at least the others will go around corners... |
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Chet T16
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:16 am |
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And i don't believe it'll hit 60 in that time |
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Chris H
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:18 am |
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theres tyres out there that will tolerate upwards of 250mph, some will go to 300.
2.9 seconds to 60 from the viper isn't that unrealistic, look at the supras that can do it. |
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Chet T16
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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:20 am |
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I thought it was 2.5, which is a good bit quicker  |
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Stephen
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Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:19 am |
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Well, for starters the Bugatti as more hp (+1) !!!
Then there is the issue of a modified car vs. a car designed for the task, the Bugatti has the edge here.
The Bugatti has a limited top speed (well so we are told), if it has then is must be limited for reasons other than not having the hp.
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Already beaten the top speed and performance records for a production car by significant margins.
I'm guessing probably another £1/2M?? or so in research (per car) needed to make it safely go faster.
Factor in the Law of diminishing returns - What's the point?
It makes more business sense to stop at 253 mph, than to continue pushing for more, as they have already made their mark. |
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Roger Red Hat
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Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:15 pm |
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cheap too!
well cheapish. |
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BenLewisMav
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Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Posts: 119
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Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:08 am |
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Yeah as said before it may be the fasted (limited) and the cheapest but it is definately also the first to be written off and is always going to be the first to slow down. The others are basically just dumbed down race cars, and technological masterpieces. The viper's a sports/supercar with an overpowered engine  I hate it when yanks do that.
(in texan accent) 'Ain't No Replacement for Displacement Boys!'
yeah.. except a good chassis and balance that can handle it |
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