Neiman Marcus Direct has announced that it will be partnering with Hennessey Performance Engineering to produce and sell the 2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM. The car will be featured in the spring Neiman Marcus Mens Catalog with a retail price of $179,500.

Based on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible or Coupe, the 2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM produces 700 horsepower with a peak torque of 645 lb-ft. 0-60 comes in at 3.3 seconds while 0-100 takes 7.0 seconds. Top speed is clocked in at 214 mph.

The car also features jet black paint,?Hennessey Venom 700NM Exterior Badges, Venom 700NM Serial Numbered Limited Edition Dash Plaque and a?3 Year / 36,000 Mile Vehicle Warranty. Also included in the price is a?one day high-performance driving school lesson at Lonestar Motorsports Park.

2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM:



Press Release:

NEIMAN MARCUS DIRECT TO LAUNCH THE 2008 NEIMAN MARCUS SPECIAL EDITION HENNESSEY VENOM 700NM

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 9, 2008) - Neiman Marcus Direct announced today that it is partnering with Hennessey Performance Engineering to introduce the 2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM. The 2008 Special Edition Hennessey Venom will be featured in the spring Neiman Marcus Mens Catalog and will retail for $179.500.

The 2008 Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM features jet black paint with a 200-mph tested rear wing and Venom 700NM badges. Inside, custom details include black and red leather appointments, a numbered limited-edition dash plaque, embroidered floor mats and matching luggage. Underhood, theres a custom engine featuring 700 horsepower with 645 lb-ft torque, that can attain 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

The Venom 700NM offers world-class power, performance and looks in typical Hennessey style. We are very excited about our new partnership with Neiman Marcus. said John Hennessey, President, Hennessey Performance Engineering. Only seven Venom 700NM Vipers will be made and the price includes one day of high-performance driving school at Lonestar Motorsports Park. For your chance to own this car, call 1 -877-885-7077 promptly at 9:00 a.m. PST on Monday, April 10, 2008.

Proposed Specifications:

Base Vehicle:
 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible or Hardtop Coupe

Exterior Color:
 Black

Power:
 700 bhp @ 6,200 rpm
 645 lb-ft torque @ 5,200 rpm

Estimated Performance:
 0-60 mph: 3.3 sec.
 0-100 mph: 7.0 sec.
 0-150 mph: 15.1 sec.
 Top Speed: 214 mph (hardtop coupe model)

Venom 700NM Engine Upgrade:
 Hennessey Stainless Steel Exhaust System Upgrades
 KN High-flow Air Filter
 Hennessey High-flow Cylinder Heads
 Hennessey VenomAero Exterior Aerodynamic Upgrades
 Hennessey KW High-Performance Coilover Suspension Upgrade
 Hennessey Lightweight Brake Rotor Upgrade
 Hennessey Shift Knob Upgrade
 Hennessey Custom Leather Interior
 Hennessey Custom Matching Luggage
 Hennessey Lightweight Brake Rotor Upgrade
 Hennessey Lightweight Alloy Wheel Upgrade (1910 inch front; 2013 inch rear)
 Hennessey Venom 700NM Exterior Badges
 Venom 700NM Serial Numbered Limited Edition Dash Plaque
 Hennessey 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Vehicle Warranty
 One Day High-Performance Driving School at Lonestar Motorsports Park