The Venturi Coupé 260 are the sports coupes of the car manufacturer Venturi. Indeed, their engine increases from 200 to 260 horsepower compared to the initial coupe.

With 188 units built, they were available in four versions, including two special series: Atlantique and LM.

In 1989, the 260 SPC (standing for Sans Pot Catalytique – without a catalytic converter) developing 260bhp was introduced; it was known internally as the ‘Cup 521’.

The MVS 2.80 SPC was produced between 1989 and 1990. It was renamed in 1989, following the change of the brand name, to the Venturi Coupé 260 SPC. It is the third model built by MVS. It is a version powered by a 260 horsepower engine. It differs from the MVS Venturi in particular thanks to its rounder and more enveloping front spoiler.

It was a mid-engined V6, with the engine installed longitudinally and fitted with a Garrett T3 turbocharger; the engine was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

Although MVS built the cars independently, many of the parts and switchgear came from mass-produced models, notably from Renault. But the car was of excellent quality overall, with the interior appearing particularly luxurious and well finished.

Altogether, 60 Venturi 260bhp ‘Cup 521’ cars left the factory.

The Venturi Coupé 260 APC (CUP 511), APC for "with catalytic converter", was produced in 70 units between 1990 and 1996. The installation of a catalytic converter has become compulsory in EEC member countries for all vehicles with a cylinder capacity of more than 2 litres, i.e. 2 000 cm³, since 1 October 1989. Externally, it is identical to the 260 SPC.

The Venturi Transcup are the convertibles of the car manufacturer Venturi. They are characterized by a two-piece hard roof that allows the car to be converted into a coupe, targa or convertible. These two parts are stored under the front hood. Five engines are offered: from 160 to 260 horsepower.

The first appearance of the Venturi Transcup was at the 1988 Paris Motor Show after another loss-making year for the brand. However, its production really began in 1990.

This elegant and ingenious model was designed by Gérard Godfroy who succeeded in creating a convertible in a vehicle with a mid-rear engine. It is essentially based on the 200 Coupé. Production of the model ended in 1995 with the disappearance of the Transcup 210 and 260.

MVS Transcup/Transcup 200:

The MVS Transcup is the brand's second model. It was presented in 1988 at the Paris Motor Show in a metallic raspberry color and without an engine. It was renamed the Venturi Transcup 200 (SPD 221) in October 1989. 19 units were produced in 1990.

Transcup 210:

The Venturi Transcup 210 (SPD 221) is the first version of the Transcup 200. It was produced in 11 units: 2 in 1991; 3 in 1992, 2 in 1993 and only one in 1995. There are a few differences with the different model, especially in the interior: storage behind the seats, better positioned power seat controls, grab handle for the passenger, lighting for the ashtray, etc.

Transcup 160 BVM:

The Venturi Transcup 160 BVM (SPD 321) has a manual gearbox and a 160PS engine. It was produced in a single example in 1990.

Transcup 160 BVA:

The Venturi Transcup 160 BVA (SPD 331) has an automatic transmission. Two examples were produced, one in 1991 and the other in 1992. This model was originally intended for export to Japan, but the first example produced was never produced following the withdrawal of the customer.

Transcup 180:

The Venturi Transcup 180, equipped with a 180hp engine, was produced in 15 units.

Transcup 260:

The Venturi Transcup 260 (SPD 521) was requested by customers following the success of the Transcup 200. It appeared in 1990. It was produced in 17 units until 1995. With its 260hp, it is the most powerful convertible in the range. During its existence, the Transcup 260 was the most expensive French car on the market.

The Venturi LC92 (also known as the Venturi Larrousse LC92 or the Larrousse LC92) was a Formula One racing car designed by Robin Herd, Michel Têtu and Tino Belli for the 1992 Formula One season.

Built to replace the Lola LC91 used in the previous season, after Larrousse had ended their agreement with Lola, the LC92 used a 3.5-litre Lamborghini 3512 V12 engine.

It was the first car that Larrousse had built since Venturi had bought a controlling stake in the team, with Bertrand Gachot and Ukyo Katayama being selected to drive the car.

Although the LC92 finished more races than its predecessor, it was no quicker, and Gachot scored the team's only point of the season at the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix.  Gachot would score Venturi Larrousse's first point of the season at the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix, where he came home sixth; a lap down on the leaders, but ahead of six other finishers.

Their single point secured them 11th in the constructor's standings, with Gachot classified 19th in the driver's standings.

After Venturi sold their stake in Larrousse at the end of the season, the LC92 was replaced by the Larrousse LH93, which was marginally more successful.

The Venturi America combines both the values of traditional America and those resulting from new awareness of ecological issues.

Equipped with the same motor of over 300 hp as the Venturi Fetish, this new-era “buggy” is, in fact, a high-powered lightweight vehicle with a chassis specially designed to suit its particularly high body. The America is nevertheless an acceleration car that symbolizes “cool green attitude” while being a luxury technological product.

In fact, there is nothing today that is anything like this vehicle, half sports car, half buggy, but it is well worth betting that Venturi has once again come up with a model that will enter the annals of history.

Its top speed is 200 km per hour. It offers a real range of up to 300 km. Thanks to its on-board charger, it can recharge using a standard electrical socket or fast charge terminals.

The America is assembled in France, at the firm’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in La Sarthe. Each unit is then finished to order and delivered to the Monaco headquarters of Venturi Automobiles. The buyer benefits from a varied choice of colours and upholstery. Production is not expected to exceed 100 models over four years.