"The first twin-turbo LS3-powered, 1,200-horsepower Hennessey Venom GT was delivered today to one Mr. Hareton Akob of Dubai.

To refresh memories, the Hennessey Venom GT weighs 2,685lbs, has a six-speed manual transmission and wears a base price-- for the 725-horsepower version-- of $890,000. (Pricing according to DiMora Motorcars. The exclusive Venom GT dealer for the Middle East and India. Must be a tough break getting that market.)

Here, Sir (he's a member of the Knights of Malta-- a Christian/Catholic thing, not the Sir Patrick Stewart British kind-- Alfred J. DiMora stands with Akob and his new Venom GT. Not shown: giant pile of money required to buy the twin-turbo version."

Source [InsideLine]

 

Cool. Congrats to the new owner! I wonder if anyone on here will be getting one...

 

Dubai eh, who'da thunk it!

Liked it better in Black.

 

I'd get a slower car from a more established marquee.

 

Obviously in a straight line this thing will destroy all with 1200HP, gobs or torque, and light weight. But, how does it do in corners. Does it handle fairly well?

 

Sorry but for almost a million bucks, I'm not buying a stretched Lotus.

 

How long until Mr. Akob totals it?

 

I bet he has the 'all gold SLR' as well LOL

 

+1; well said!

 

looking SLEEK in SILVER!!!