This new toll road is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 21. If you live in the Houston area, please be sure to use it as its a great way to connect to 290 if you are headed towards Austin, Brenham, College Station, Waco, etc. Be safe and watch your speed, I know that the DPS will be looking for anyone abusing the 70 mph speed limit. Merry Christmas to all and thanks for watching this video. God Bless Texas!
must be really annoying if you own such a car and you cant even nearly reach that speed on official roads...well i think im gonna make a little ride on the autobahn next to me ;).too bad i dont own a corvette. but hell yeah i will drive more than 70 mph! :D
The toll camera got the corvettes license plates at ~200mph for those who were wondering. Time to start shopping for that james bond license plate flipper
Thanks for using my music again guys! So happy to be associated with your awesome brand! Always been a fan of American muscle new and vintage so this is so cool.
Congrats John, can't wait to drive that section when it's finally open knowing that it's been tested and approved by you! Congrats on the first 200mph C7. Your team does an incredible job! It's been said before, you're the next Shelby!
You did a great job of making it look easy... driving with one hand, no neck support, a standard seat belt and visor up. I was waiting for you to unwrap a Whataburger.
ben vasquez 5th is 1:1 ratio. 6th and 7th are overdrive and are only for cruising. You'd probably get another 2-3mph in 6th over the next mile, and 7th would slow the car considerably.
Did you notice that the front and rear VES still photos of the 200mph run they show on GAWKER are not in the same place in the lane? I call BS on the license plate photo...
OH MY GOD that was AMAZING!... I have done 126 on a motorcycle and 115 in a car, but when he shifted into 5th at 134, from there to 200+ my heart was pounding! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
It still has to be geared close enough, and have enough power to be useful. For the stock power output the gearing is way too tall. I've watched some stock C7 videos, and just from observation it drops way too far out of the power band when going into the upper gears. I think it's partially a way to keep an old fashioned 6 speed in there as opposed to going with something like the 7 speed SMG transmission in the M6 I have. It could potentially have a much higher top speed, but it would require proportional a bit more power to get there if that makes sense.
This man is the greatest pioneer of American Supercar Engineering. He has exceeded Callaway's efforts and has no brand loyalty.Vipers,vettes,SRT jeeps,you name it he'll Tune it.Americans are proud of you Sir and you just keep evolving with Tech and stylization.Awesome sir!
How toll roads should be used. Pay for the right to speed like a demon.
dont try this at home? yeah right im just gonna ride a C7 at 200 mph in my living room...
That car looks more steady at 185 than mine at 75.
If I was a cop and the Vette passed me at 200mph I wouldn't even try I'd just laugh and say I'm not wasting the gas
Lots of respect for John Hennessey actually doing the 200mph run himself, really shows how much he trusts his crew over at Hennessey.
When I saw the button in his hand all I could think of was "EJECTO SEATO CUZ!"
Don't try this at home. Like I have an entire highway in my backyard. Lol
What if SH99 runs right behind your house like mine??
and a C7
About time they should rephrase this to "Don't try this yourself"
Good job on Chevy's part, the dash speed is very accurate.
This new toll road is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 21. If you live in the Houston area, please be sure to use it as its a great way to connect to 290 if you are headed towards Austin, Brenham, College Station, Waco, etc. Be safe and watch your speed, I know that the DPS will be looking for anyone abusing the 70 mph speed limit. Merry Christmas to all and thanks for watching this video. God Bless Texas!
must be really annoying if you own such a car and you cant even nearly reach that speed on official roads...well i think im gonna make a little ride on the autobahn next to me ;).too bad i dont own a corvette. but hell yeah i will drive more than 70 mph! :D
Well, i will use it when they remove the tolls...
TheTschakkalaikum There's always track days where you can let your car stretch its legs.
HyperLeafBlower
and here in germany we have always the autobahn ;P
TheTschakkalaikum We are all jealous.
was that a nos button in his left had or an ejecto seato cous button
That's how freedom sounds like.
You know you drive a fast car when you're worried about bird strikes. I'm only used to that term in aviation lol
The toll camera got the corvettes license plates at ~200mph for those who were wondering. Time to start shopping for that james bond license plate flipper
I used to be a Trooper and if that ever came through my radar, i would call it out as a UFO! 😂
As a Houstonian who commutes on the Grand Parkway, I appreciate you testing the new EZ Tag sensors at 200 MPH. Thank you, Mr. Hennessey.
If there was a car that fast passing a cop I'm pretty sure he'd just say wtf was that? damn that thing was moving oh well lunch time
This is badass. That is all.
From the police car view that is insane. The vette is out of sight in like a second.
wow u just gota love it. the end when the cop car read 200mph was great
Why would i try this at home, im gunna try it on the freeway
Thanks for using my music again guys! So happy to be associated with your awesome brand! Always been a fan of American muscle new and vintage so this is so cool.
That opening scene literally makes my hair stand on end. God bless those LS motors.
That car is absolutely PLANTED! At 200. Goodness gracious. Beautiful sound. Absolutely magnificent. Great job Chevrolet and HPE
Texas the best nation in the world
Great stuff guys! Helluva production right there!
It was after watching this video that I understood why Texas builds such awesome highways.
Don't try this at home, i don't think I can.
I LOVE THE SOUND WHEN HE FIRST STARTS GOING
Anyone else notice the nitrous???
I love watching the police scanner at the end
Ok, that was completely bad ass. Nice work John!
just the sound of it blowing past is unreal. chills big time
Congrats John, can't wait to drive that section when it's finally open knowing that it's been tested and approved by you! Congrats on the first 200mph C7. Your team does an incredible job! It's been said before, you're the next Shelby!
HOW DARE THAT DRIVER NOT DOWN SHIFT AT THE END
Unreal!! Those birds though, good job keeping it straight there John!
I love it but did the camera on the toll get the plate number lol
And still less money than a Ferrari F12 with 700bhp.
That's the sexiest sound I have ever heard !!!!
Having to take on hand of the wheel at ~180 mph to use nitros sounded like a good idea to someone.
Sounds like a NASCAR doing a qualifying fun. Damn great sound!
As a big GT-R fan, i must say that this vette really kicks ass! Great job, guys! Simply stunning car!
Imagine what the new 650 hp Z06 will be able to do.
incredibly stable ride for 200Mph in such a car. Other cars start vibrating a lot around the 170-180 mark.
1/9/14 - 280 BMW, Porsche, Audi, etc. owners voted dislike and are jealous.
They should of drag raced the Hennessey Viper vs. the Hennessey Vette to the goal 200mph+ on that road,
Those C7s are the coolest looking car of the century so far. (In my opinion at least...)
wow! the accuracy of the car speedo is impressive... look at 2:24, the Racelogic device hits the 200 mph mark even just before the speedo does!
That's exactly what I was thinking the whole time. Most cars are off by at least 1 mph, but the Vette seemed right on the entire run.
You did a great job of making it look easy... driving with one hand, no neck support, a standard seat belt and visor up. I was waiting for you to unwrap a Whataburger.
The sound of the car driving by the camera reminds me of the Mach 5 in the Speed Racer cartoon for some reason...LOL
That corvette sounds so fucking amazing..... Eargasm? Anyone?
Nearly got a bird strike at 2:17 lol
John hennessy is the gaben of cars
what does he have in his left hand while driving
What was he holding in his left hand?
awesome sound and the look is growing on me...didnt like the way it looked at first, but the rear is growing on me big time.
so does cancer
daym.. i just keep replaying the first 7 seconds.
Greatest muscle sports car for the money ever built.
Did he use nitro ...wat was that in his left.hand
That sound is American Muscle! Gives me goosebumps!! Great job sir!
love the relaxed way the vette just wound up and did the job...... sounded awesome doing the job too.
I am a diehard ford guy..... but this car is a must have for me.
Best intro ever, the note this car makes is better than any Viper, GT, or any supercar I've heard. May not be the fastest but most enjoyable.
I'm a Ford guy but I got to say GM did a hell of a job on the C7 corvette, much respect to Chevy and Chevy fans.
On the in-cam shot of the launch, you get a real appreciation where acceleration and power meets aerodynamic drag around 150mph. This is just AWESOME.
he clocked a little over 200 mph on 5th gear knowing that he had 2 additional gears left.
He won't be able to reach the other two gears, not enough torque to do it.
They're 7 speed??!!
ben vasquez
Because of the gearing he would actually slow down if he grabbed 6th.
ben vasquez 5th is 1:1 ratio. 6th and 7th are overdrive and are only for cruising. You'd probably get another 2-3mph in 6th over the next mile, and 7th would slow the car considerably.
My god that NE 100 hp shots kit gave to the car a quick launch on that straight, WHAT A RECORD FOR THE STINGRAY! good job Hannessey!
Don't Mess With Texas! Awesome video!
The button he pressed at 1:49 after shifting to 5th was the nitrous. You can hear the difference in the engine note when he does so.
this is one badass car!
Thumbs up to TxDOT and DPS for this. Gotta love Texas.
America!!!
Listen to that...that gives me goosebumps.
My [achievable] dream car!
I will never be able to watch this video without tearing up from the badassery and patriotism
Sounds awesome
Maaaad respect goes out to you and keep doing what you do for the car community! Happy holidays, merry Christmas and be safe
How in the hell could you give this video a thumbs down?
look It's the Mock 5, when it passes 200 and drives by the sound puts a smile on my face just like the cartoon did thanks for the smile john
That challenger looks sexy.
watching this video again and again, so much thrilled, cannot explain in words.
For anyone wondering about the toll picture
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Did you notice that the front and rear VES still photos of the 200mph run they show on GAWKER are not in the same place in the lane? I call BS on the license plate photo...
OH MY GOD that was AMAZING!... I have done 126 on a motorcycle and 115 in a car, but when he shifted into 5th at 134, from there to 200+ my heart was pounding!
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
What is the button the driver is clicking at 1:49? Is it a NOS he's engaging? I suppose it's nitrous by the sound but I don't know
Absolutely love the C7. A shot of Hennessey never hurts as well. HP monster.
4:26 Imagine what a cop would think when you fly by at 200 mph. :)
I love the sound of the engine!!!! for it to reach 200mph.. what a rush!!
waiting for the hennessey venom hits 276 on texas toll road
I love this toll road!!!! Thanks Texas... Great job for letting them do this for us to watch in an controlled environment..
how the fuck am i supposed to not try this at home lol
WOW! Epic work on the corvette stingray!
Looks like Texas DPS has a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 392. 4:19. What the Hell!!!!
I wish Detroit had some!! lol
that car was bought by an NFL player and givin to the texas state troppers
Yeah, a lot of them are undercover too. I see them all the time
Too bad they don't have the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat nor the Charger. Those two cars are fast.
Diamond Shady which player
1:27 third gear sounds amazing
You should've used a venom for a chase car!
It never fails to amaze me just how quickly these Hennessey-tuned cars can reach their top speed. Awesome!
i love them texas high way.
First off the car is as solid and as rock steady as could be! 0:41 gives me a massive woody.
Gotta love THE Lone Star State.
Wow that was a long time to squeeze the nos, the car is incredibly stable to drive it with one hand.
bmw m5 e60 can do 208mph, with only 507hp and removing the electronic speed limiter and with a v10 , but the stingray is awesome.
the gearing is real bad, real long 5th and 6th
IxOVERKILLxI aren't long gears better for top speed? there must be some other reason why this vette needs 700hp as oppose to 600 hp to reach 200mph
Stephen Bagnell C7 has an almost identical drag coefficient to the M5/6. It looks like the gearing is what screws the top end on the C7.
William Rasmussen what's bad about the gearing though? if it has long final gears this should help in top end right?
It still has to be geared close enough, and have enough power to be useful. For the stock power output the gearing is way too tall. I've watched some stock C7 videos, and just from observation it drops way too far out of the power band when going into the upper gears. I think it's partially a way to keep an old fashioned 6 speed in there as opposed to going with something like the 7 speed SMG transmission in the M6 I have. It could potentially have a much higher top speed, but it would require proportional a bit more power to get there if that makes sense.
This man is the greatest pioneer of American Supercar Engineering.
He has exceeded Callaway's efforts
and has no brand loyalty.Vipers,vettes,SRT jeeps,you name it he'll
Tune it.Americans are proud of you
Sir and you just keep evolving with Tech and stylization.Awesome sir!