Hennessey Venom GT vs SSC Tuatara

How does the Hennessey Venom GT stack up against the SSC Tuatara? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Hennessey Venom GTHennessey Venom GT
vs
SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
SpecHennessey Venom GTSSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)1,244 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.4 s2.5 s
Top speed435 km/h532 km/h
Variants13
Body styleLotus Exige-based hypercarTop-speed hypercar
GenerationVenom GT (2010–2017)Tuatara
Production2010 – 20172020 – present
Length4,655 mm4,670 mm
Width1,958 mm1,989 mm
Height1,183 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,784 mm2,670 mm

Hennessey Venom GT vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the Hennessey Venom GT or SSC Tuatara faster?
The Hennessey Venom GT is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.3s versus the SSC Tuatara's 2.4s (0-100 km/h in 2.4s vs 2.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hennessey Venom GT or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 1,244 hp (928 kW) for the Hennessey Venom GT.
Is the Hennessey Venom GT or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 270 mph (435 km/h) for the Hennessey Venom GT.
What is the main difference between the Hennessey Venom GT and the SSC Tuatara?
The Hennessey Venom GT is a lotus exige-based hypercar, while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.