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2005 Hennessey SRT-10 Viper Venom 1000 Coupe

2005 Hennessey SRT-10 Viper Venom 1000 Coupe

2005 Hennessey SRT-10 Viper Venom 1000 Coupe

28 October, 2005, Houston, TX – Hennessey Performance Engineering will be featuring its first 2006 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper SRT10 Coupe at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

On display will be the 2006 Venom 1000 Coupe, number 01 of 24. With its black on black color scheme and 20×13 rear wheels it is surely going to be a highlight of the event.

The Venom 1000 Coupe comes after very successful convertible version which won Road & Tracks standing mile shootout. Finishing the distance at 25.6 seconds, the Venom 1000 was .3 seconds faster than the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.

Like the convertible, the Coupe doubles the stock horsepower rating of the Viper to bring the figure up to 1000 bhp! To reach this level of performance, the Venom has been bored, stroked and pressurized to 15psi. This system includes JE Pistons, Manley Rods and twin Garret Turbos, custom headers & and a unique exhaust system.

Chassis mofications include Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, a VenomAero front bumper, KW adjustable suspension, 5-point harnesses, Quaiffe differential upgrade and many more available options.

Hennessey says that the Venom 1000 Coupe is the fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built for the 2006 production year. He is now taking orders for 2006 delivery. Infact, you can buy one directly off hennesseyperformance.com/ right now.

Story by Richard Owen

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In Detail

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submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $ $225 000 USD
predeccesor 2006 Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina
succeccesor 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10
engine Venom 1000 90 Degree V10
position FFront Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Garret Turbos
valvetrain Pushrod Activated OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Electronic Sequential Injection
displacement 8554 cc / 522 in³
compression 9.0:1
power 745.7 kw / 1000 bhp @ 5000 rpm
specific output 116.9 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 642.67 bhp per tonne
torque 1491.4 nm / 1100 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
body / frame SMC & RIm Panels over Tubular Steel Spaceframe
driven wheels RWD
front tires P265/35YR-18
rear tires P335/30YR-20
front brakes Brembro Vented Discs
rear brakes Brembro Vented Discs
f suspension SRT10 KW Adjustable Suspension System
r suspension SRT10 KW Adjustable Suspension System
curb weight 1556 kg / 3430 lbs
transmission 6-Speed Manual
top speed ~410.4 kph / 255 mph
0 – 60 mph ~2.9 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~5.9 seconds

Auction Sales History

2006 Hennessey Fly Navy Venom 1000 Twin Turbo 1B3JZ69Z26V100435 – sold for $70,000 Road & Track’s 2007 Speed Kings cover feature. 0-to-200 MPH blast of 20.3 seconds, in just 3,488 feet.One of only 24 Hennessy Venom 1000 Vipers built. 800 horsepower and increases to its peak of 1,100 beginning at 120 MPH. Fly Navy rocket for Road & Track’s feature story.
Auction Source: Monterey 2014 by Mecum Auctions