There may be no way for Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) to make its 1200-hp, twin-turbo V-8–powered HPE Venom GT supercar any crazier, but it can make it windier. And so the Sealy, Texas–based company has introduced a new, targa-roofed version of the mid-engine monster called the Venom GT Spyder.
This should hardly come as a shock, since the closed-roof GT utilizes the passenger cell and several key components of the Lotus Exige, which is itself based on the open-top Lotus Elise. But, you’re thinking, the little Lotuses have been discontinued! Well, considering the extremely limited production run, scrounging up a few new-old-stock Lotuses shouldn’t be much of a problem. (Only five 2013 Venom GTs will be built in either regular or Spyder configuration; HPE says two are currently spoken for.)
As for cost, Hennessey plans to collect $1.1 million for each Spyder—a $150K premium over the fixed-roof GT. As exciting as the topless car is likely to be, that’s a hefty hike for wind-tickled follicles. Deliveries are promised to commence next summer.
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