The Hennessey Viper Venom 600 GTS

Data obtained from MotorTrend (December 1997)

 


General

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

Powertrain

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

Dimensions

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

Chassis

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

Performance

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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Price

Base Price $150,000 (Venom 600) $66,000 (Stock)
Price as tested $150,000 (Venom 600) $73,030 (Stock)

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