Hennessey has confirmed production of its new Venom 1200 Mustang GT500. Based on the most powerful factory produced Mustang of all time, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the latest Hennessey build will be one of the most powerful muscle cars Hennessey Performance has ever produced.
Ford's Shelby GT500 boasts a handbuilt supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine rated at 760bhp and 847Nm of torque, making it the most powerful factory engine to exist in a Mustang. However, Hennessey claims that Ford has left much of the vehicle's potential untapped.
Upgrades are found in the engine compartment and the transmission in order to allow the car to harness its new-found power Therefore, the Venom 1200 Mustang GT500 includes a higher capacity 3.8-litre supercharger, a high-flow induction system, new fuel rails and injectors, and an air/oil separation system.
In addition, fittings, lines, belts, and tensioners have been upgraded, and the dual-clutch transmission is also recalibrated for its high output role. The car is also calibrated on Hennessey's in-house dynamometer, before being road tested.
When the Venom 1200 leaves Hennessey Performance, its upgrades and enhancements will produce 1,204bhp and 1,222Nm of torque which represents an astounding 58% increase in horsepower over the stock car.
Ford's Shelby GT500 boasts a handbuilt supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine rated at 760bhp and 847Nm of torque, making it the most powerful factory engine to exist in a Mustang. However, Hennessey claims that Ford has left much of the vehicle's potential untapped.
Upgrades are found in the engine compartment and the transmission in order to allow the car to harness its new-found power
In addition, fittings, lines, belts, and tensioners have been upgraded, and the dual-clutch transmission is also recalibrated for its high output role. The car is also calibrated on Hennessey's in-house dynamometer, before being road tested.
When the Venom 1200 leaves Hennessey Performance, its upgrades and enhancements will produce 1,204bhp and 1,222Nm of torque which represents an astounding 58% increase in horsepower over the stock car.
