A Hennessey Venom GT drives down the runway at Kennedy Space Center as it sets a new world speed record for 2-seat cars by reaching a top speed of 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h) in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
With a curb weight of 1,244 kilograms (2,743 lbs) and a power output of 1,244 bhp from its 7.0-liter twin turbo V8 engine, the Venom delivers 1 horsepower per kilogram of curb weight, according to a news release from Hennessey Performance.
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 The Hennessey Venom GT becomes the fastest car in the world hitting a top speed of 435.31 kilometers per hour on Feb 14, 2014 on the runway at Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida. [Photo / Agencies]
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