The Hennessey Viper Venom 600 GTS
Data obtained from MotorTrend (December 1997)
Location of final assembly | Houston Texas |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-passenger |
EPA size class | Two-seater |
Drivetrain layout | Front engine, rear drive |
Airbag | Dual |
Engine Type | V-10, cast aluminum block & heads | Bore x stroke, in./mm | 4.01x4.08/101.9x103.6 |
Displacement, ci/cc | 514/8426 | Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves/cyl. | Fuel/induction system | Sequential multiport EFI |
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE nett |
602@5700 | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE nett |
630 @ 4500 |
Horsepower/litre | 71.4 | Redline, rpm | 6200 |
Transmission type | 6-speed manual | Axle ratio | 3.07:1 |
Final-drive ratio | 1.54:1 | Engine rpm, 60 mph in top gear | 1200 |
Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
Wheelbase, in./mm | 96.2/2444 | Track, f/r, in./mm | 59.6/60.6/1514/1538 |
Lenghth, in./mm | 174.7/4488 | Width, in./mm | 75.7/1924 |
Height, in./mm | 47.0/1195 | Base curb weight, lb | 3250 |
Weight distribution, f/r, % | 46/54 | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 9.2 |
Fuel capacity, gal | 19.0 | Weight/power ratio, lb/hp | 5.4 |
Suspensions, f/r | Upper and lower control arms, EMI/Penske
3-way shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar/ Upper and lower control arms, EMI/Penske 3-way shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Steering type | Rack and pinion, power assist |
Ratio | 16.7:1 |
Turns, lock to lock | 2.4 |
Turning circle, ft | 40.5 |
Brakes, f/r | 14.0-inch vented discs / 13.0-inch vented discs |
Wheels, f.r, in. | 17x10.0 / 17x13.0, aluminum |
Tires | 275/40ZR17 / 335/35ZR17, Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 |
Acceleration, secs | Venom 600 GTS | Stock Viper GTS |
0-30 mph | 1.6 | 1.7 |
0-40mph | 2.2 | 2.4 |
0-50 mph | 3.1 | 3.1 |
0-60mph | 3.7 | 4.0 |
0-70 mph | 4.4 | 4.9 |
0-80 mph | 5.1 | 6.0 |
0-90 mph | 6.4 | 7.7 |
0-100 mph | 7.4 | 9.1 |
Standard quarter mile, sec/mph |
11.5/129.1 | 12.2/119.3 |
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 130 | 129 |
0-100-0 mph, sec | 12.5 | 13.9 |
Top speed, mph | 203.5 | 187.3 |
Lateral acceleration, g | 1.03 | 1.01 |
Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 73.5 | 73.6 |
EPA fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy | N/A | 12/21 |
Est. range, city/hwy, miles | N/A | 228/399 |
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Base Price | $150,000 (Venom 600) | $66,000 (Stock) |
Price as tested | $150,000 (Venom 600) | $73,030 (Stock) |
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