Great handling chassis? Check.

Turbo-charged V8? Check.

After-fire during dyno pull? Check.

It's funny how the recipe of low weight + monster powerplant always tastes good.

Behold the Hennessey Venom GT. Just what the doctor ordered. That is, of course, if your malady is the undying need to have the proverbial doo-doo scared out of you each and every time you press the "GO" pedal.

2011 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications

Performance

0 – 60 mph	2.5 sec.
1/4 Mile	9.9 sec. @ 162 mph
0 – 200 mph	15.9 sec. (Bugatti Veyron = 24.2 sec.)
Top Speed	267 mph

Power

Horsepower	1,200 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	1,155 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Specific Output	166 bhp / Liter
Bhp / Weight	767.23 hp per ton or 2.61 lbs / hp
Boost	16 psi (1.1 bar)
Fuel	93 octane

Engine

Type	V8
Block	Aluminum
Size	376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Position	Mid Longitudinal
Compression	8.8:1
Redline	7,200 rpm
Forced Induction	Twin Garrett Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Oiling System	Dry Sump Lubrication
Fuel System	Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection

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	3.36:1

Brakes

Calipers	Brembo 6-Piston (all four corners)
Rotors	15.0 x 1.34 in. Carbon Ceramic (all four corners)

Suspension

Type	KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilovers (all four 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)

Body

Material	Carbon fiber composite except doors & roof
Type	2-door

Weights & Measures

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)