Hennessey Venom GT supercar – video
The upcoming Hennessey Venom GT supercar has been the subject of much speculation over the past 12 months, but finally we have a video that provides the best look yet at what the Lotus Elise-based coupe will offer.
Hennessey has confirmed the Venom GT will be offered with no fewer than three engine outputs with a 559kW entry-level, 745kW mid-spec and mind-boggling 894kW top-shelf offering available.
The engine will be a “Hennessey V8″, contradicting earlier claims that a twin-turbo version of Dodge’s 8.4-litre V10 would be used. The origin of the new powerplant is not yet known, though we suspect a Corvette-sourced LS9 6.2-litre V8.
Since its initial press release, Hennessey have striped 136kg from the Venom GT’s tare weight, which now tips the scales at a mere 1088kg.
The Hennessey Venom GT will be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox and six-piston calipers at the front (four-piston units at the rear) grabbing 14-inch carbon-ceramic brake rotors.
Hennessey said they expect 0-100km/h times of 2.4 seconds with a top speed of 438km/h. Watch out Veyron!
Full details of the Hennessey Venom GT are due to be released on March 30.
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Rich,
You, as well as Road and Track, are right about weight in the sense that cars have become much heavier. I wrote a story about this very subject in my weekly Sound Classics collector car column recently. I noted the factory weight of the new BMW 3-series convertible was in the Jabba the Hut range.
And a couple weeks ago, the Sound Classics column appearing in the newspaper discussed the lack of progress on fuel economy. I discussed how some classics from the 1940s, 50s, 60s would still place highly among new cars in terms of MPG.
The problem with associating weight and the safety issue is that cars are not significantly heavier due specifically to safety equipment. The VW Rabbit is a classic example of what has happened to cars — the original Rabbit was tiny and had little to no convenience features. The new Rabbit is significantly larger, more comfortable, and has more NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) insulation material in one square-foot of its body than the '78 had nose to tail.
Cars have become much larger, because…well, so have we. The current Honda Civic is larger than the original Accord. It also offers more comfort and convenience equipment standard than were options in Accords through the early 1980s.
But the largest weight issue comes from things like stereos, navigation systems, seat heaters, power controlled steering and seats, dual exhaust systems, folding convertible hardtops, variable intake runners, drive by wire systems…
…and those 17, 18 and 20 inch wheels and wide tires.
Check out what size tires the original Rabbit had…now look at what comes on the new Rabbit and GTI. While drum brakes weigh more than discs, the newer line of pizza-sized discs (as well as multi-piston calipers) also adds significant weight in comparison to disc-braked cars of the past.
You are correct that collision part of insurance is more expensive, but there are two reasons. Almost every reported “accident” has a claim to collision coverage, but because of crumple zones, seat belts, air bags, stability control etc… the number of liability (injury, property damage) claims has decreased as a percentage of overall claims. Crumple zones comes at a cost of increased damage (like thousands of dollars for a 5-mph hit!) but lesser injury risk.
I agree that insurance companies shouldn't write laws. Insurance companies are greedy capitalists like the rest of us, so they want laws that support their best interests. Taking the data that they have spent decades compiling to support their data-driven business, though, to identify how we can actually LOWER our costs long-term through regulation is a very good idea.
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According to what they say on the website, I would say that YES you are still eligible. Here's what they have to say:
Texas state law allows drivers to dismiss 1 traffic ticket every twelve months by taking a TEA approved defensive driving safety course.
Furthermore, Texas DPS law requires the following:
-Drivers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) CANNOT take the course
-Taking the course requires you, the driver, to admit guilt or sign a statement that you do not contest the traffic citation (known as nolo contendere)
-If you were charged with a speeding violation that was 25mph or more over the speed limit, you CANNOT dismiss the ticket
-There may be other criteria determining whether or not you can take a safety course – the traffic court always has the final say on whether on who will be permitted to dismiss their violation by taking a defensive-driving course.
Most traffic courts want you to contact the court BEFORE you take a defensive-driving-safety-course to dismiss a ticket. You MUST get the court's permission before starting your defensive driving class. By contacting the court that is stated on your trafficticket, you can help prevent unneeded delays, additional expenses, or a requirement that you take the course again.
A certificate of completion can't be saved and used in the future for a later traffic citation. Always complete the defensive driving safety course AFTER the traffic violation, and the court can only dismiss 1 charge for each course completion (every 12 months).
– Hope that helps – Jonny Driving School
Founder, DrivingSchoolProgram.com
I'm sure Limewire would have it, unless You don't want to go that route. Itunes might have it as well.