Hennessey Venom GT
If you’re into domestic supercars, you certainly know about Hennessey from Texas. In the last few decades, they have been one of the biggest names in aftermarket muscle and performance car parts and conversion kits. Since 2011, they have also been supercar manufacturers thanks to the Venom GT (via Hennessey).
The Venom GT is not a 100% American car, but a British-American hybrid. It’s based on the Lotus Elise but significantly modified and widened with different suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. Practically everything is new and different 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. It held the world record for the fastest production car from 0-186 mph (0-300 km/h) with an average time of 13.63 seconds. Production was ended in 2017 after 13 cars were made.