Steven Tyler, perhaps best known as the lead singer of Aerosmith, has taken
delivery of the first Hennessey Venom GT Spyder. We reported last month that
Tyler would take delivery of the supercar to coincide with the season finale of
American Idol Season 11 on May 23rd. His Venom GT gets a black exterior with
black interior and contrasting red stitching and a custom audio system
constructed by JL Audio.
The Spyder is powered by a twin-turbocharged Chevrolet LS-series aluminum V8
producing 1,244hp and 1,135lb-ft torque mated to a six-speed Ricardo manual
transaxle. The Venom is capable of hitting 100km/h in about 2.2 seconds. Top
speed will be slightly less than the Coupe’s 262mph. Stopping power comes from
15 inch, six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo carbon ceramic brakes. The
price is a considerable $ 1.1 million.
You’ll notice from the specs above that the power is slightly up for the
Venom GT Spyder. Hennessey added around 30lbs of weight making modifications to
allow the roof to be removed, the extra power is their way of compensating! This
could be the second from last Venom GT. Hennessey only planned to build five
examples, four have now been delivered leaving the fifth example still waiting
to be built.
