The Bugatti Veyron SuperSport caught the world’s attention in 2010 when it set the record for the
world's fastest production car, but that crown may now have to be passed on. Hennessey Performance announced on Monday that its
Venom GT hit 270.49 mph (435.31 km/h) at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, settting a new world speed record for a 2-seat sports car. Driven by former Michelin tire test engineer, race driver, and Director of Miller Motorsport Brian Smith, the time for the Venom GT was independently verified, but has yet to be officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.