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View Photos of the 1999 Hennessey Venom 650R

1999 hennessey venom 650r
View Photos of the 1999 Hennessey Venom 650RAaron Kiley - Car and Driver

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As is his custom, John Hennessey takes an already fast car—the Dodge Viper—and makes it faster. How's 207 mph sound?

This 1999 Hennessey Venom 650R wears a paint color dubbed "Prowler Yellow."

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The Hennessey Venom 650R's aero add-ons cost $20,000 when rendered in carbon fiber, as they are here.

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

In the name of track performance, the Hennessey Venom 650R loses its catalytic converters. And air-conditioning system.

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The Venom 650R's upgraded brakes stopped it from 70 mph in 143 feet—and that's without ABS.

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The Venom 650R looks as subtle as its $173,031 price.

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The Venom 650R interior is mostly stock but for nonfunctional AC.

1999 hennessey venom 650r
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver