Video: Matt Farah Drives 1244bhp Hennessey Venom GT

Our story on the brutal 725bhp V8-powered Hennessey Venom GT tops our weekly CT polls without fail. That's why we're featuring this video review courtesy of 'Drive'. Top work, lads!

Alex Kersten

18 May 2015

It's no big secret; the Hennessey Venom GT story tops our most-read charts day after day without fail. Want to know why? Well, this isn't just any ordinary supercar. No buddy! This is a super-mega-hypercar that's powered by a twin-turbocharged GM LSX 7.0-litre V8 engine.

Loosely based on a Lotus Elise, the GT packs awesome power - as much as 1244bhp - which is fed to the Venom's rear wheels via a six-speed Ford GT gearbox. Top speed? You're looking at over 270mph if you've got balls big enough.

But enough of the chat, we want to check it out in action! Here's Matt Farah from DRIVE doing what he does best: