The Hennessey Venom GT claims to have beaten its own speed record (with video)

Hennessey Venom GT récordAll will remember when the Hennessey Venom GT became the first production vehicle the world’s fastest in 2014. In the tracks of the Space Center John F. Kennedy the super sports car achieved a speed of 435,16 km/h. But this year, Hennessey Performance is celebrating its 25th anniversary and for this reason have been proposed beat his own record, and apparently could have gotten it.

through a video showing the Venom GT on a huge track, giving the impression that the earlier mark has been surpassed. Do not give the exact speed that has been achieved, since the official announcement of the new record will take place next Monday, April 11, . Of time leave us with long teeth seeing in motion to this spectacular vehicle and listening to the roar of its massive engine.

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Because do not forget that the Hennessey Venom GT was recently renovated and introduced some improvements. Its mechanics biturbo V8 of 7.0 liters is set to point to develop nothing less than 1.471 CV thanks to the increase of the pressure of the turbo, which goes from 19 psi to 26 psi. It is also adapted to be able to work on bioethanol E85. The result was an acceleration of 0 to 96 km/h in just 2.4 seconds.

Another of the aspects that enhanced and that has to do with the record is the tip speed. According to the brand could reach 450 km/h (280 mph), which theoretically would surpass the previous mark. In this manner exceeds that rivals the likes of the Bugatti Chiron, or the Koenigsegg One:1. But they are still just speculations and will have to wait until Monday to know how it has surpassed the record for the Hennessey Venom GT.

Source – Hennessey Performance