Hennessey Venom GT
You probably know about Hennessey from Texas if you’re interested in domestic performance cars. 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 have also been supercar manufacturers with the Venom GT (via VenomGT).
The Venom GT is not a 100% American car but a British-American hybrid. It’s based on the Lotus Elise but significantly modified, widened, and stretched with different suspensions, brakes, designs, and drivetrains. 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. It once held the world record for the fastest production car from 0 to 186 mph (0 to 300 km/h) with an average time of 13.63 seconds. Only 13 cars ever left the factory.