Published: November 16th, 2005
Tags: tuning Hennessey Dodge Viper Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupe
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is pleased to introduce its Venom 1000 Twin Turbo upgrade system for the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10.
The 1000 HP Venom Twin Turbo was recently tested against a Lola Champ Car race car in a standing mile acceleration contest. The Venom ran 210.2 mph in the mile - 7 mph faster than the Champ Car. The Venom also recording a 0-200 mph time of just 21.3 seconds - 6 tenths of a second quicker than the Champ Car.
HPE will be offering the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo for both the Viper SRT Coupe and Convertible as follows:
2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe or Convertible
Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade
522 CID Stroker Motor with 9.0:1 Compression
Twin Garrett Ball Bearing Turbos
Front Mounted Air-to-Air Intercooler
VenomAero Body Upgrade (Front Airdam, Rear Diffuser & Spoiler)
KW Lowered Suspension 2-Way Adjustable Stainless Steel Coil Over Shocks
Brembo Upgraded Brake System
Adjustable Traction Control System
Quaiffe Extreme-Duty Differential Upgrade
Hennessey Venom 7R Forged Aluminum Wheels - 19x10 front, 20x13 rear
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires: 275/30YR-19 front, 335/30YR-20 rear
Limited Edition Connolly Leather Interior with Custom Embroidery
5-Point Racing Harnesses
Hennessey Custom Floor Mats
DVD Navigation System
2 Year / 24,000 Mile Warranty
1-Day Private Track Instruction with Brian Smith (1st Place Driver: 2005 ROAD & TRACK Standing Mile Shootout, 2004 CAR AND DRIVER Supercar Shootout)
Power:
1000 hp @ 5000 rpm
1100 lb-ft torque @ 3800 rpm
Performance:
0-60 mph: 2.9 sec.
0-100 mph: 5.9 sec.
0-150 mph: 10.9 sec.
0-200 mph: 19.9 sec.
Top Speed: 255 mph
2006 production for the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo will be limited to just 24 SRT Coupes and 24 SRT Convertibles. The cost for the complete vehicle including the base Viper SRT10 will be $225,000.
About Hennessey Performance Engineering
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) specializes in designing, testing, manufacturing and selling high-performance parts and services for the Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge Ram SRT10, Chrysler 300C SRT8, Dodge Magnum SRT8 as well as other high performance and exotic brands such as Bently, Mercedes / AMG and Porsche. HPE's operates from a 13,000 square ft. facility located in Houston, Texas. For more information about HPE, please visit the company's website at www.HennesseyPerformance.com or contact John Hennessey at 713-466-3420.
