The specialists from Hennessey revealed recently the Venom program for the new SRT Viper GTS (2013), which includes two versions: the 700R and the 1000 Twin Turbo. The Hennessey Venom 700R develops 725 bhp at 6,400 rpm and 695 lb-ft torque at 4,400 rpm. Here are its performance figures: 0 - 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, 1/4 mile (street) in 10.7 seconds at 134 mph, 216 mph top speed. To get the extra performance out of the 8.4-liter V10 engine of the 2013 Viper, Hennessey installed a set of high-flow cylinder heads and catalytic converters, a K&N air filter, a bespoke exhaust, and a re-mapped ECU. The Hennessey Venom 700R features a new body kit, which includes a front splitter and canards, a new rear spoiler, and a rear wing. All these parts are made from carbon fiber.
Hennessey's offer for the 2013 SRT Viper also includes a Sabelt 5-point racing harness, Penske adjustable suspension, a rollbar system and a new set of wheels.
Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo develops 1,120 bhp at 6,200 rpm and a massive 1,092 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. This version of the 2013 SRT Viper is able to get from zero to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and to run the quarter mile in 9.7 seconds at 152 mph. To get so many ponies out of the V10 engine of the new Viper (2013), they equipped it with:
- Forged Aluminum Pistons (9.2:1 compression ratio)
- Forged Steel Rods & Wrist Pins
- ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
- Thermal Coated Rod Bearings
- Computer Balanced Rotating Assembly
- Twin Precision Ball Bearing Turbochargers
- Front-Mounted Air-to-Air Intercooler
- Polished Stainless Steel Inlet Tubes
- Custom Intercooler Hoses with T-Clamps
- Stainless Steel Turbo Headers
- Stainless Steel Turbo Down Pipes
- External Wastegates
- Stainless Steel 3 Inch Exhaust System
- Upgraded Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pump & Lines
- Upgraded Fuel Pressure Regulator
- All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
- Engine Management System Upgrade
- Engine Management Calibration
Both the Hennessey Venom 700R and the 1000 Twin Turbo come with 1 Year / 12,000 mile limited warranty. The price of these upgrades has not been disclosed yet.
Hennessey Venom SRT Viper GTS presentation:
