Steven Tyler is now the proud owner of the world’s fastest convertible. The Aerosmith frontman and “American Idol” judge just took delivery of a $1.1 million supercar.
According to Yahoo Autos, Tyler’s, Hennessey Venom GT Spyder will hit 200 mph in under 16 seconds. In comparison, it takes the Bugatti Veyron about 24 seconds to hit that speed.
John Hennessey said:
“Steven came to us last year and asked if we could build his Venom GT as a roadster. We had to make a few structural changes to our integrated rollcage in order to be able to fit the removable top. This increased the weight of our vehicle by about 30 lbs to a curb weight of 2743 lbs (1244 kilograms). We decided to increase the Venom GTs power to 1244 bhp to maintain our 1 horsepower per 1 kilogram power to weight ratio.”
Tyler’s $1.1 million supercar will be the only one of its kind produced this year. Four other Venom GTs will be built this year but Tyler is the only person to ask for a convertible. And there’s good reason for it. Yahoo dubbed the Venom GT (with a roof) as “the best way to die.”
Here’s a video of Tyler’s new supercar.
What do you think of Steven Tyler’s $1.1 million supercar?
Tyler isn’t the only famous musician riding around in a new set of wheels these days. Eric Clapton recently unveiled his Custom SP12 EC Ferrari. The car, which was custom built for Clapton, has an estimated value of $4.75 million.
this is selfishness at its extremes.
if you can afford it, and have worked hard for your money, and it's what you want – why not?
I think so too Larry.
Lisa I agree with you. It is his money to do with as he pleases.
YUP! If ya got it, enjoy it! I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Steven, and he is a great guy! I have a story about steven, who's generosity and heart would bring tears to your eyes. He has worked hard, and it paid off! Congrats, Steven!
He can't stand on a stage without falling off, how's he supposed to drive that! I Know he can just hire me to drive him around.
Why?
Why?
Haha! Nice car!! Buy me one!! Love you xx
Gluttony….there are starving children in this world!
With that speed, maybe he will just take his self-centered self out!
I'll repeat my former question – why is it selfishness?
what's sad is the first time he drove it he was wearing sandles and socks.
What have you done for the children of the world? I'm sure he has given more to charity than you ever will !
Janet Sessoms There is no reason to hate on someones success, just because you can't compete!
Sweet ride!
He's entitled-He's worked hard for his money-Fast times for Steven-varooom baby..j.
What a waste of machinery. That old cokehead can't drive that damn thing, he should have snorted that million away too. The coke the wont kill him as fast as the car.
Phil, don't hate! Thats an awful lot of jealousy you carry!!
Night in the? Right in the? Welcome….
That ain't hate, it's r-e-a-l-i-t-y! Stevie should be in the back of a Rolls asking for Grey Poupon!