265 MPH in a Spyder!!

[AY4B]

Not a Can Am Spyder but Pretty Dang Fast!!:yikes:

On March 25, 2016 the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder has set a new world record for open-top sports cars at Naval Air Station Lemoore where Racelogic, the renowned independent speed testing firm, has officially confirmed that a top speed of 265.6 mph (427.3 km/h) was achieved. The record run was certified by Racelogic technical director, Jim Lau, and witnessed by US Navy Commander Darren Fouts, Air Operations Officer. The Venom GT roadster was driven by Brian Smith

 

[AY4B]

WOw He shifts it into 6th gear doing 230. The audio is amazing on this video! You get a feel for what it was like onboard.:yikes:

 

[Chupaca]

Wow...!!

That is quick....and a nice looker as well. I wonder at what speed will they no longer be able to stay on the ground....:yikes::dontknow:

 

[vided]

WOW :clap::yes::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[AY4B]

I put a stop watch from the time he takes off to the time he shut it down. 36 secondsopcorn:

 

[garb55]

That is quick....and a nice looker as well. I wonder at what speed will they no longer be able to stay on the ground....:yikes::dontknow:

All they have to do to keep it on the ground is get overweight drivers :yikes::roflblack:

 

[AY4B]

As long as you can keep it going forward the profile of the car will keep it down, but if you blow a tire or it starts turning sideways, your toast.