The Hennessey Venom GT set a new world speed record by reaching a top speed of 435.31 km/h (270.49 mph). The test was performed at the Kennedy Space Center on the 3.2-mile Space Shuttle landing runway.
According to USA Today, Guinness World Records says it is not officially recognizing the Venom GT’s time as the record because it doesn’t meet its more stringent guidelines. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport claims the the official record at 431.072 km/h (267.86 mph). Watch the Hennessey Venom GT in the video below.