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Forgeline Wheel
02-25-2014, 08:32 PM
On February 14, 2014, the Hennessey Venom GT set a new production car world speed record by reaching a top speed of 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h). The test was performed at the Kennedy Space Center on the 3.2-mile Space Shuttle landing runway and driven by Brian Smith, Director of Miller Motorsports Park.

Built on a carbon fiber & composite/aluminum hybrid monocoque space frame and powered by a twin turbocharged 7.0L (427ci) V8, the Hennessey Venom GT makes 1244HP but weighs only 2743 lbs.

And what wheel does Hennessey trust on their million dollar Venom GT for a 270.49 mph top speed record run? They chose the Forgeline one piece forged monoblock GA1R, of course. Congratulations to Hennessey Performance for this astounding accomplishment! See more at: http://www.forgeline.com/customer_gallery_view.php?cvk=1026

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NOPANTS68
02-25-2014, 11:51 PM
Uh yeah those wheels are wicked looking. Congrats on the press and product alignment with Hennessey. Nothing like setting records with your gear on board. Congrats.

Vince@Meanstreets
02-26-2014, 02:36 AM
Thats Awesome Mark, Quite an accomplishment.

I love how they look invisible at speed...I wonder if you could design a wheel center to take a different shape at speed. :idea:

mikespeed95
02-26-2014, 08:43 AM
I think we're all pretty excited to have them on the car too, these things look sick on there.

Forgeline Wheel
02-26-2014, 01:30 PM
Thanks, Guys!!

tones2SS
02-26-2014, 06:37 PM
Very cool. Good to hear guys.
That first photo is AWESOME!

Yelcamino
02-27-2014, 07:05 AM
Yes, very cool! :thumbsup:

Dipped
03-07-2014, 11:05 AM
Those wheels look outstanding! I have yet to see a set od Forgelines look anything other than awesome. One thing that's kinda funny is the American flag being held out of the window of a British car lol

Buick Grand National Guy
03-15-2014, 07:46 PM
One awesome car! Acceleration is over the top!!
Conrad