Hennessey Venom GT
If you’re into domestic performance cars, then you certainly know about Hennessey. In the last few decades, they have been one of the biggest names in aftermarket muscle and performance car parts, conversion kits, engines, etc. Since 2011, they are also supercar manufacturers with the Venom GT (via Supercars). The Venom GT is not a 100% American car but a kind of British-American hybrid.
It’s based on the Lotus Elise but significantly modified, widened, and stretched with different suspensions, brakes, designs, and drivetrain. Practically everything is new and separate from the original car. The power comes from a 7.0-liter LS2 V8 engine with three power levels – 800 HP, 1000 HP, and 1200 HP. The Venom GT was available as a coupe or convertible and held the world record for the fastest production car from 0-186 mph (0-300 km/h) with an average of 13.63 seconds. Production stopped in 2017 after only 13 vehicles left the factory.