New car news

30 March 2010 - 15:00

745kW Bug’ killer breaks cover

It's official - Britain and the US have joined forces to create a weapon of mass destruction: the Hennessey Venom GT supercar.

The Lotus Exige-based Veyron-slayer has finally been unveiled and comes spoiling for a supercar-shaped fight.

See images of the Hennessey Venom GT

It packs a 6.9-litre V8 from a Corvette ZR1 which has been supercharged to produce enough power to melt your right foot - the ‘standard' Venom GT boasts 540kW, but ask them nicely and you'll get the ‘window-licker' edition with 745kW.

The chassis comes courtesy of a Lotus Exige and the whole thing weighs less than a Ford Fiesta, meaning its power-to-weight ratio should help it penetrate the outer reaches of our universe. And maybe even some corners.

The lightweight carbon fibre bodywork houses a programmable traction control unit, Brembo brakes and adjustable suspension to stop that monstrous power causing a mild dose of fiery death.

The whole thing will be strapped together at Silverstone and buyers will be offered an intense day of tuition at the track.

The lads in the UK will be getting up close and personal with the GT shortly, so watch this space for more updates.

Vijay Pattni