World's Fastest: 270.49 mph Hennessey Venom GT

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  • On February 14, 2014, the Hennessey Venom GT set a new world speed record for 2-seat sports cars by reaching a top speed of 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h). The test was performed at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on the 3.2-mile Space Shuttle landing runway. Brian Smith, Director of Miller Motorsports Park, drove the Venom GT to its record speed. A representative from Racelogic, world-renowned maker of VBox GPS data-acquisition systems, was on hand to independently verify and document the Venom GT's highest recorded speed. The Venom GT was powered with Pennzoil Platinum® with PurePlus™ Technology, a first of its kind synthetic motor oil made from natural gas. For more information please visit:
    www.venomgt.com
    www.pennzoil.com
    www.hennesseype...
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    Music licensed from Pond5
    Title: Courage
    Artist: Sean Brattan
    Venom F5 coming next!

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  • @HennesseyPerformanceF5
    @HennesseyPerformanceF5  Před 10 lety +1786

    Lots of comments about Bugatti Veyron, Guinness world record certification, etc. FYI: Bugatti ran their Veyron Grand Vitesse in 2013 with the top removed to claim a world record for fastest open top car. They ran the car in one direction only at the VW test facility in Ehra-Lessien, Germany. Guinness was not present, and Bugatti gave themselves the award anyway as the speeds were certified by the German TUV.

  • @randy438
    @randy438 Před 8 lety +4344

    I absolutely love the fact that you guys are still using a manual transmission

  • @Tain950
    @Tain950 Před 7 lety +3183

    To think at 270 MPH the car was still pulling they just ran out of runway that is pretty nuts.

  • @calebbrown2983
    @calebbrown2983 Před 9 lety +3587

    Is that the fastest a go pro has ever travelled while on the ground?

  • @lsswappedyoutubechannel8778
    @lsswappedyoutubechannel8778 Před 9 lety +2736

    I just love that Hennessey beat Bugatti with Half the cylinders, Half the turbos and a smaller engine. Can't wait for the F5.

  • @displayfireworks1
    @displayfireworks1 Před 9 lety +1517

    I think he went the Pennsylvania State speed limit in first gear.

  • @doughboy175
    @doughboy175 Před 9 lety +3792

    The 2,396 dislikes on this video are bugatti fans.

  • @derbyjr
    @derbyjr Před 9 lety +2373

    No, the Hennessy is faster than 270mph. I mean, you saw it, it was still pulling when they stopped it

  • @YelloDev
    @YelloDev Před 4 lety +470

    Cop: Sir, why do you think I pulled you over?
    Me: Because I let you...

  • @RaulMiner
    @RaulMiner Před 6 lety +140

    0:52 best sound ever acceleration at its finest

  • @shax232
    @shax232 Před 8 lety +2093

    You could tell the Venom GT could go faster than 270 but it ran out of space

  • @usmanfarooq1753
    @usmanfarooq1753 Před 8 lety +1914

    i didn't know cars' videos can be emotional too ...

  • @jacelysinger6206
    @jacelysinger6206 Před 8 lety +1532

    Bugatti gets the high speed record and topgear U.K and the rest of Europe goes crazy, the U.S.A wins not a word said by topgear. I find that quite funny.

  • @manbok2035
    @manbok2035 Před 9 lety +992

    Manual shifting. True car for skills and control.

  • @Savage_9009
    @Savage_9009 Před 7 lety +45

    That picture at 3:20 made me proud asf!

  • @godsaveamerica2611
    @godsaveamerica2611 Před 8 lety +75

    OMG! It reached 220mph so fast with slow shifts even. Amazing!

  • @BentleyMulsanneII
    @BentleyMulsanneII Před 9 lety +814

    The Venom shows the true power of the American V8. Muscle will always reign king.

  • @jayzbond007
    @jayzbond007 Před 9 lety +551

    Just curious, why so many dislikes? Is it because its not a Bugatti? Made in America? Sound or design of car? Acheiving a world record?

  • @_Gingium_
    @_Gingium_ Před 9 lety +2256

    So when the car was accelerating it hit about 1 g, so that means the force of acceleration was equivalent to earths gravitational pull so that means the force of acceleration was pretty much like, say, falling off a tower? Correct my Physics if im wrong

  • @vikjotalibhairoy
    @vikjotalibhairoy Před 4 lety +87

    can't believe this was 6 years ago it seems like last year

  • @QuickSniper16
    @QuickSniper16 Před 10 lety +123

    The only reason the Venom GT went so fast was because it was fueled on freedom.

    • @karlmalone11
      @karlmalone11 Před 10 lety

      haha

    • @Daemeon93
      @Daemeon93 Před 10 lety +1

      Even though it looks almost exactly like an English-made Lotus Elise lol

    • @QuickSniper16
      @QuickSniper16 Před 10 lety +1

      Daemeon93 It does, but I don't think a Elise could take the Venom on a 1 on 1 race.

  • @Rocketninja200
    @Rocketninja200 Před 9 lety +574

    Gotta get home before the ice cream melts!

  • @QuahogMC
    @QuahogMC Před 10 lety +40

    Most people would be surprised to know that this car is not only fast, but it is also surprisingly fuel-efficient. It comes in at 24 miles per gallon with a 14 gallon tank. Really.

  • @JustDa1Vro
    @JustDa1Vro Před 3 lety +156

    Fastest car of its time, and it had a manual transmission. My respect for these guys is unexplainable. I'm impressed and happy

  • @Merkof300
    @Merkof300 Před 8 lety +128

    I'm not an American nor a fan of American sports car fan either, but i'm really happy that they did a hrest top speed on the Hennesey Venom Gt that shows that Americans can also have fast cars too.🇺🇸🇺🇸Go America!!!!!!!

  • @secko1k402
    @secko1k402 Před 8 lety +198

    is there a longer runway to go faster than 270?, because this car looks like it can go faster.

  • @ForSaKeN0TeARS
    @ForSaKeN0TeARS Před 10 lety +85

    Who cares about the record certification anyway, This cars engine sound alone blasts all other high end supercars out of the water.
    I can honestly say, this is the best looking and sounding supercar i've ever seen.

  • @SillyDillysTunes
    @SillyDillysTunes Před 8 lety +183

    Made me tear up hardcore because of the speech. God bless all of those who put it all on the line for their country.

  • @TheAgentAssassin
    @TheAgentAssassin Před 10 lety +145

    PSSSHH
    my honda civic with a short ram intake and type r sticker does 0-60 in 17 seconds!

    • @rangogt2340
      @rangogt2340 Před 10 lety +1

      LOL I like that comment!

    • @markhondacivic4368
      @markhondacivic4368 Před 10 lety +8

      My friend sold me stickers to for my Honda Civic. He told me they make my car faster due to the chemical properties in the stickers. He also hooked me up with ngk spark plugs. Only race cars use that stuff.

    • @blvk_sky
      @blvk_sky Před 10 lety +44

      Well, that sticker does add 5 bhp. lol

    • @lesbaerman
      @lesbaerman Před 10 lety +1

      N I C E :D

    • @EBPilgrim
      @EBPilgrim Před 10 lety

      Psshh, my old Ford Pinto once did 0-55 in 15 minutes.

  • @tyler9703
    @tyler9703 Před 7 lety +45

    Its not the top speed that impresses me, it's the sheer acceleration (200-250 is insanely quick)

  • @zeusdog34
    @zeusdog34 Před 9 lety +213

    Nice,all done with a Pushrod V8 engine!!! Beautiful car ..Well done

  • @redcreaperjackgames154
    @redcreaperjackgames154 Před 8 lety +594

    me going to school when I woke up late

  • @ricardopinapt
    @ricardopinapt Před 8 lety +57

    0:21 Its the Stig!

  • @DiegoTorres-xe9mx
    @DiegoTorres-xe9mx Před 8 lety +122

    Oh, but when I exceed 100 mph, I'm breaking the law and get pulled over

  • @keylimeguy9248
    @keylimeguy9248 Před 10 lety +68

    Yet people still talk crap about american made cars

  • @ergysahmeti2267
    @ergysahmeti2267 Před 4 lety +9

    Who else in 2020 still remembers when the Hennessy venom gt was the fastest car in the world... good old days

  • @KonnieW12
    @KonnieW12 Před 10 lety +61

    Anyone else wanna see The Stig rip this through the Top Gear test track?
    Mr Hennessy make this happen!

    • @lasunbird86
      @lasunbird86 Před 10 lety +1

      YES!!!!! But...I don't think it can make it over a speedbump, so it would be disqualified from the board :/

    • @tonyschnepf143
      @tonyschnepf143 Před 10 lety +2

      every new episode i hope to see it in the hands of the stig. some say that when he drives american made car he cries inside, and that he truly wishes he was an american. all we know he's called the stag.

    • @MrSkuzzy
      @MrSkuzzy Před 10 lety

      ...but it has corners?

    • @johanwirf6501
      @johanwirf6501 Před 10 lety +1

      Probably not gonna be any better than agera or the others.
      Dont know how focused Venom is on track if they got "Fastest Car" in their mind.

    • @KonnieW12
      @KonnieW12 Před 10 lety +1

      It'll be better than the veyron, it's more of a drivers car

  • @tonilivingston8054
    @tonilivingston8054 Před 8 lety +51

    They should go out again and see what happens. They ran a Bugatti on a 5 mile stretch. Seems like it would go past 270mph. I'm so intrigued...

  • @ChardDavis
    @ChardDavis Před 10 lety +27

    Don't need to own the car... Just want to work on the team. Congrats guys! Small company doing big things.

  • @spike4850
    @spike4850 Před 8 lety +190

    Guys, NASA called: they want their mini rocket engine back 😕

  • @akashketwal614
    @akashketwal614 Před 5 lety +4

    manual for 270mph
    amazing man
    amazing
    shift jolt feel will put shivers down
    enthusiast spine

  • @hawkboy1792
    @hawkboy1792 Před 8 lety +232

    this almost made me cry man this is what it's all about man doing it because we CAN. pushing the limits. that car is so sexy and so tough it makes the viper look weak

  • @ILoveyouMoreLOL
    @ILoveyouMoreLOL Před 10 lety +98

    Got violent chills down my back. This was amazing. But why didn't they go past 270 mph?

  • @Toyotamw
    @Toyotamw Před 5 lety +37

    0:52 when she says she’s home alone

  • @alex369
    @alex369 Před 9 lety +134

    Best thing is that the Venom GT is powered by twin turbo 427 cu in (7.0 L) V8 GM LSX engine

  • @shilpamavani9683
    @shilpamavani9683 Před 7 lety +22

    For those who love KMPH
    270MPH~~434KMPH

  • @GOD719
    @GOD719 Před 10 lety +61

    I'm still waiting for the Agera R to attempt a speed run

  • @tylerfromny1964
    @tylerfromny1964 Před 8 lety +49

    i come back to this video everyday and proves that american v-8s are the strongest most pure sounding and fastest engines ever

  • @TheDerf8966
    @TheDerf8966 Před 10 lety +33

    shifting into 5th at 200mph and then into 6th at 224 and finishing at 270 = speechless

  • @maxabrams111
    @maxabrams111 Před 10 lety +17

    This video makes me want to cry it's so beautiful!!!

  • @blvk_sky
    @blvk_sky Před 10 lety +19

    Hennessey is beast. And, now the US is once again on top.

  • @alieaston6474
    @alieaston6474 Před 8 lety +78

    who else noticed the Stig keychain

  • @jackghnj
    @jackghnj Před 10 lety +16

    I don't know why, but watching this gives me goose bumps.

    • @lunawolves6167
      @lunawolves6167 Před 10 lety +3

      because it made you feel!! do what makes you feel

  • @LightTheEntertainer
    @LightTheEntertainer Před 8 lety +39

    I couldn't even begin to imagine going that fast in a car. So many props man. That's freakin awesome!

  • @G_Kaz
    @G_Kaz Před 10 lety +5

    Bringing back the pride of automobiles back to America!

  • @vileCR999
    @vileCR999 Před 3 lety +5

    Whenever I feel down, and whenever I feel depressed, I come to watch a video of how a small tuning shop, asked to use a NASA runway for 2 runs, just to win back the speed crown from the Germans.
    We may be failing as a nation, and the best of us are in the rear view mirror, but there will always be shining diamonds to inspire us in this nation.
    Thanks for always being a beacon of hope ever since I was a child and found out about your company. Godspeed Hennessey, and Godspeed America.

  • @OldSchooledTV
    @OldSchooledTV Před 10 lety +55

    That Stig key-hanger though :D

    • @kaylow6480
      @kaylow6480 Před 10 lety

      Old Schooled Glad im not the only one to notice that!!! :D

  • @carboy101
    @carboy101 Před 10 lety +38

    Next stop Top Gear! Stig will have a ball.

    • @Schmaglow
      @Schmaglow Před 10 lety +1

      Hopefully you're talking about the real Top Gear (On BBC ONE and BBC International stations) and not the shitty American, German, Australian, etc. one(s).

    • @ActionBasterd630
      @ActionBasterd630 Před 10 lety

      umm yes i am. But the us top gear is getting better i might start slow but give it some time and it will be like the bbc top gear

    • @whitchisholm6917
      @whitchisholm6917 Před 10 lety +2

      There is only one real Top Gear and it is the original. TOP GEAR UK ALL THE WAY!

  • @Redeye511
    @Redeye511 Před 10 lety +6

    Im a car nut, and I have to say that both theVenom GT and the Veyron are magnificent engineering marvels, with lots of arguments for and against. And that is why I think this represents something much bigger.
    It reminds of a time back in the 1920s and 30s when the Land Speed record meant something to the world, and you had tons of people trying to beat each other when the automobile was merely about 20-30 years old (It was dominated by Sir Malcolm Campbell, but that's kinda the point as well). What I like about this is that youre now talking about street legal cars, with anyone in the world in any country with the ability to outdo each other. And with everyone here arguing, debating, fighting over these cars, that what makes this special. Its starting to mean something again where people care about it. And THAT is why I think what is happening here is awesome.

  • @WarzValzMinez
    @WarzValzMinez Před 9 lety +108

    This car sounds like a BEAST!

  • @connoradams1351
    @connoradams1351 Před 10 lety +16

    USA is back on top where we belong! Congrats Hennessey! Took us long enough. The last time the USA had the worlds fastest production car you have to go all the way back to 1992 to a virtually unknown marvel of American supercar history known as the Wiegert Vector W8, which was defeated by two British cars, the Jaguar XJ220 and the McLaren F1 (which is technically still the worlds fastest production car because of Guinness' requirements for 50 production vehicles to be produced in order to qualify for the title). And then the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo which was defeated by the Bugatti Veyron and then the underrated SSC Ultimate Aero TT, which was defeated by the Bugatti Veyron Supersports. Anyway, job well done people at Hennessey. I also noticed that you worked on the exterior as well to make the car look a little more original instead of completely like the Lotus Exige. The only thing left to do is call up Guinness and start hitting the production lines. (Also call Kazunori Yamauchi to get him to look at this beauty and see if he will render it into GT6. That way I can race it against my 300mph Cadillac Cien.)

  • @Tar-Numendil
    @Tar-Numendil Před 4 lety +21

    Not only was it faster than the Veyron, it's better looking too.

  • @rickyblazer2096
    @rickyblazer2096 Před 8 lety +75

    kennedy speech always a good choice

  • @Arlind86
    @Arlind86 Před 8 lety +20

    same exact oil available at the local auto parts store...that's awesome as I use the same oil on my w221 amg

  • @isaacvs.6854
    @isaacvs.6854 Před 10 lety +21

    Its so cool to know that the venom is American. Its a freakin amazing car and it was designed in freakin TEXAS! WTF

  • @797Venom
    @797Venom Před 10 lety +8

    Whats amazing about this is not that the car hits 270mph, its how fast it accellerates to 270!!! Incredible, great job guys!!

  • @TheDerekcorwell
    @TheDerekcorwell Před 9 lety +174

    Bugatti, hell Europe in general put so much time; testing & money in making the fastest road car.. And this small company says what the hell let's see what happens. So much for Europe saying we don't know how to make proper cars. America showin how it's done. Congrats Hennessey

    • @gas0987654321
      @gas0987654321 Před 9 lety +68

      +Derek Corwell Dude, this thing is fast, but it can only move straight. Sportcar is not only about speed.

  • @Kvarcaz1337
    @Kvarcaz1337 Před 9 lety +124

    270.49 mph of FREEDOM !!

  • @isiaholivarez1787
    @isiaholivarez1787 Před 10 lety +7

    There's no need for a w 16 and 4 turbos when you got a lsx and twins.

  • @MzEvilz
    @MzEvilz Před 5 měsíci +3

    10 years ago... so incredible even today.

  • @StealthMaster5k
    @StealthMaster5k Před 9 lety +755

    I love to Koenigsegg Agera R but cmon the Hennessy is a work of art, Bugatti is just Fat Albert

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare Před 9 lety +68

    Without a doubt his car is a BEAST in a straight line, but lap times determine how quick a car truly is.
    I'd love to see how it performs when corners are thrown into the mix.
    The engine, transmission, tires, chassis, aero/downforce, brakes, etc are all utilized to their maximum capability in a circuit.
    That's the true test of overall performance.

  • @kbhjrmach33
    @kbhjrmach33 Před 10 lety +18

    Hennessey. American. 100% grade AAA badass!!! Thanks for going for it and being an inspiration. NASA and everyone can take a lesson.
    America bless God again!

  • @LuciusM
    @LuciusM Před 10 lety +8

    J.F.K's speech at the beginning is so inspirational!

  • @DubRighteous
    @DubRighteous Před 10 lety +35

    Whoever decided the JFK speech at the beginning would be a great idea deserves a beer and a hug. So does the guy that thought of the Stig key chain. And so does everyone involved in making this what it is.

  • @timmybridges5641
    @timmybridges5641 Před 8 lety +81

    1.2 million dollars??? Can I get a little discount?

  • @NuclearGrizzly
    @NuclearGrizzly Před 10 lety +7

    Venom...Veyron...Agera...etc. Loving one doesn't necessitate hating the others.

  • @AMooseH
    @AMooseH Před 10 lety +18

    This Video gave me serious goosebumps. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

  • @TheRiverRat96
    @TheRiverRat96 Před 10 lety +13

    This shows the true American spirit! When we want to do something, we sure as hell do it!

  • @GibbyGuyGo
    @GibbyGuyGo Před 8 lety +22

    Ive seen this video like 10 times in the past few years. I just like to make sure its still fast lol

  • @robstyles5002
    @robstyles5002 Před 9 lety +198

    MADE IN AMERICA!!! IM PROUD OF YOU GUYS!!! FOR COUNTRY!! THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!

  • @XPS2HC
    @XPS2HC Před 5 lety +24

    Easily 280+ mph if the runway was longer

  • @djsickbeatz4005
    @djsickbeatz4005 Před 10 lety +20

    Bugatti is the fastest production car, while this is the fastest tuned car. Unless lotus teams up with Hennessy to mass produce these

    • @Doughty1988
      @Doughty1988 Před 10 lety

      Yeah but it's one car away from being considered a production car lol. At least by Guinness book's standards.

    • @Charliej
      @Charliej Před 10 lety

      look it up, this is a production car.

    • @GoodGuyGamer1
      @GoodGuyGamer1 Před 10 lety

      ummm... no. the venom GT is being sold as a production car. Theyve only made 11, and only plan to make 29 total. but this is a production car.

    • @acdcmaidenaerofan1
      @acdcmaidenaerofan1 Před 10 lety

      you sure are an idiot these are now production cars they have been for awhile so it is the worlds fastest production car the worlds fastest tuned car is a ford gt that went about 280

    • @djsickbeatz4005
      @djsickbeatz4005 Před 10 lety

      smh @ all you guys who just got butthurt about if its a production car or not.

  • @PrincessAutobot
    @PrincessAutobot Před 9 lety +6

    Saw this work of art in person at Houston coffee & cars. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @dartagnanx1
    @dartagnanx1 Před 10 lety +6

    Just..... wow! That was great. Not because they are easy but because they are hard. 270mph. That's not easy. Respect!

  • @sunghong524
    @sunghong524 Před 8 lety +28

    was that second gear at 103mph?

  • @leeryan1969
    @leeryan1969 Před 9 lety +20

    Holy smoke, an F-16 takes OFF at far slower speeds - awesome car

  • @1001ewaste
    @1001ewaste Před 8 lety +11

    Judging by all the "Suck it Europe" comments, people obviously don't know too much about the car unless of course they don't count the United Kingdom as being in Europe.

  • @anzeg-
    @anzeg- Před 10 lety +13

    Why are they prasing the driver like he just invented sliced bread? Congratulate the engineers behind it.

  • @coltermiller1782
    @coltermiller1782 Před 9 lety +38

    I want to see this race a Koenigsegg One:1

  • @Jamboolio
    @Jamboolio Před 10 lety +17

    Congratulations guys, well done! What a great achievement, and most of all, what an amazing car!!

  • @joshbares4361
    @joshbares4361 Před 8 lety +44

    amazing how far cars have gone in the past 100 or so years

  • @randyhilarski1
    @randyhilarski1 Před 10 lety +66

    *This is One Experience I would love to have.*
    270.49 MPH in the Hennessey Venom GT
    #Racing #Cars

  • @CPBlackopsMW3
    @CPBlackopsMW3 Před 9 lety +498

    Love it. I'm glad America is finally making a big comeback after the foreigns thinking they're cars are better than everyone else's. God Bless America and we shall stand United.

  • @techsurround781
    @techsurround781 Před 10 lety +5

    very cool. love how it opened withe Kennedy's speech and took place at KSC. some people ask why this is necessary, why a car NEEDS to go 270+ mph, etc. it's because our American spirit makes us challenge ourselves and the limits put on us by boring, gray, vanilla people. it's our duty as humans to push our technological boundaries; it's the only way we've gotten here, chatting on the world wide web about technological advancement, watching hand-built automobiles achieve unfathomable speeds...all in a digital format. Bravo, HPE Design! Keep pushing.

    • @boredtacos19
      @boredtacos19 Před 10 lety

      Not really the American spirit, its more the human spirit.

    • @techsurround781
      @techsurround781 Před 10 lety

      yeah, i mentioned that when i wrote "humans". thanks for trying to poop on my sandwich though, and interpret what i was trying to convey. take care.

  • @jsg7000
    @jsg7000 Před 5 lety +5

    Bugatti:We build the fastest cars in the world.
    Hennessey:Hold my beer.

  • @Commievn
    @Commievn Před 9 lety +99

    It's official! America made the FASTEST car in the WORLD!
    *God bless America!*

  • @NarcisMateescu
    @NarcisMateescu Před 10 lety +17

    Looks better, performs better and sounds much nicer than the Veyron. And yet, it does not need 16 cylinders and 4 turbochargers to have this level of performance.

    • @Wurzelzwerg1212
      @Wurzelzwerg1212 Před 10 lety

      Some people just don't get what the Veyron is all about...

    • @brudel001
      @brudel001 Před 10 lety

      You are the example of murican teenage idiot who doesn't know what he's talking about. Looks and sound is a matter of opinion but very well - it looks like (pretty much is) Lotus exige 300RR - not American. More cylinders and more turbos doesn't give more power they make smoother and more balanced engine.

    • @AstleAlvarez
      @AstleAlvarez Před 10 lety +4

      true. I prefer the Hennessey, but you gotta admit the Veyron is also a work of art.You can appreciate them both,you don't need to hate one to love the other!

    • @mynameisrits
      @mynameisrits Před 10 lety +2

      Never liked the Veyron, I'd personally choose a Koenigsegg or a Mclaren P1 or even the old F1 over a Bugatti anyday.

    • @00nogard00
      @00nogard00 Před 10 lety

      1000 likes for your comment ....nuf said

  • @M-28xD
    @M-28xD Před 10 lety +7

    I'd like to see a race between Koenigsegg Agera R vs Koenigsegg Agera S vs Venom GT vs Veyron SS vs Laferrari vs MC P1 vs KOENIGSEGG ONE:1
    btw congratulation for your record Mr. Hennessey. Best Regards.

  • @hyypersonic
    @hyypersonic Před 8 lety +4

    I love the music that you guys choose for this channel!