The stock 2003 Viper V10 motor puts out 500 brake horsepower (370 kilowatts) and 525 ft·lbf (712 N·m). HPE increases the output to about 1050 hp (the rear wheels receive 983.5[3] brake horsepower (733 kilowatts)) and 1,100 ft·lbf (1,490 N·m) ( rear wheels receive 981 foot pounds (1329 newton meters)) of torque with the following modifications:
Engine displacement is increased via stroking to 522 CID (8.55 l) and the compression is lowered to 9.0:1 compression ratio
Twin Garett ball bearing turbochargers
A front-mounted air-to-air intercooler
[edit] Body
VenomAero body modifications (front air dam, rear diffuser & spoiler)
Lowered suspension
2-way adjustable coil-over shock absorbers
Brembo upgraded braking system
Adjustable traction control
Quaife differential
Hennessey Venom 7R forged aluminum wheels (19x10 front, 20x13 rear)
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres: 275/30 YR19 front, 335/30 YR20 rear
Limited edition leather interior with custom embroidery
5-Point racing harnesses
HPE custom floor mats
DVD navigation system
[edit] Legality
According to testing by Motor Trend in 2006, the Venom failed street-legal smog testing due to excess carbon monoxide output[4].
[edit] Performance Characteristics
Acceleration[1]:
0-60 mph: 2.9 s
0-100 mph: 5.8 s
0-150 mph: 10.9 s
0-200 mph: 19.6 s
Top Speed: 255 mphHPE Claimed
Road & Track 0-200 shootout test winner, best run (Sept 07)
0-60 mph: 4.2 s
0-100 mph: 7.9 s
0-150 mph: 12.6 s
0-200 mph: 20.3 s
Top Speed: Theoretical 255mph (tested 221mph)
Test driver Steve Millen: "Holy Hell! This is a wild ride. It just wants to go sideways in every gear."
Information courtesy of wiki.
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