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Hennessey is a well-known American tuning house that made wonders of some already exquisite sports cars coming from Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Chevrolet, Dodge, and other big names. Established in 1991, this Texan company has been around for quite a while, so it got a chance to work on all kinds of rides, from pickup trucks and SUVs (e.g., Ford Raptor and Jeep Grand Cherokee) to luxury cars such as Bentleys.
However, for quite some time now, Hennessey also aims to become a celebrated independent car manufacturer, and it picked a perfect project for the goal. The Hennessey Venom F5 is a magnificent representation of all the brand's knowledge and crafts. Bearing the name that references the F5 tornado, this sports car pretends to take the title of one of the world's fastest and most powerful road cars.
Whether the Hennessey Venom F5 will achieve this or not is yet to be seen, but one thing is certain — the F5 is already one of the sickest American cars ever made. Here's why.
The Hennessey Venom F5 Comes With A 1,817-Hp Fury Engine That Screams Power
The first Hennessey Venom F5 to come as a successor to the Venom GT was a coupe. The famous tuner made it in only 24 units and sold each for about $1.6 million. Now, Hennessey’s giving the Venom F5 a Targa makeover, and though mechanically the same as its sibling, it will have some distinctive design elements and a different feeling. Of course, the pricing will also increase to $3 million, but it's worth noting that Hennessey sold out most of the total 29 units.
Wealthy buyers didn't wait to grab the vehicle that promised to be the fastest road car on earth. Considering a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (named Fury, adequately) that produces a spectacular 1,817 horsepower at 8,000 RPM, that can easily come true. Then, there's also an incredible aerodynamic-based body that weighs only 2,998 lbs, which brings us to the power-to-weight ratio of 1,298 horsepower per ton. Are you impressed yet?
Oh, we almost forgot to mention that the Hennessey Venom F5 aims to exceed a top speed of 311 mph and achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in about 2.6 seconds. It's no wonder the brand gave it a name after the most intense tornado.
The Carbon Fiber Body Of The Hennessey Venom F5 Is All Performance-Based And Drop Dead Gorgeous
One look at the Hennessey Venom F5 is enough for anyone to conclude the styling of this hypercar is just as sick as its specs. Undoubtedly, the low weight and high power make this car exceptionally quick and powerful, but we also must reflect on the gorgeous aesthetic.
The Hennessey Venom F5 is simply that all-sleek and modern car that offers everything you need, from exceptional accuracy, control, and handling to fun and joy. The development team composed it using well-known carbon fiber and more than 600 separate bespoke pieces of tooling. The process took about three years, but it was more than worth it.
The Hennessey Venom F5's carbon fiber chassis and body are structurally sound, strong, and safe, making a strong case for the vehicle's ambition to take over the title of the most powerful and fastest road production car. But again, we have to mention that its exterior is extremely satisfying to look at and experience. Glued to the ground, sleek, and with a perfect combination of smooth and sporty lines, this ride is simply beautiful.
The Hennessey Venom F5 Has A Charming Cockpit Focused On The Driver
The Hennessey Venom F5's interior is simple and elegant, focusing exclusively on the driver's experience and pure functionality. There are no distractions whatsoever, only functionality within hand's reach. This lack of extra features also sheds off weight and promotes better performance.
Just like the exterior, the interior of the Hennessey Venom F5 offers carbon fiber, but it adds a luxurious touch with leather coverings on the doors, the dashboard, and the seats. There's also a carbon-fiber yoke steering wheel inspired by F1, which promotes a secure grip and gives a racing-alike experience. On the steering wheels are controls for lights, windshield wipers, and turn signals. For selecting the driving modes, drivers can use a center dial.
Weight-shedding aside, the Hennessey Venom F5 couldn't go without a 7-inch heads-up display and a 9-inch center display. The former shows vehicle-relevant information such as speed, engine revs, and oil, coolant, and engine temperatures. The latter provides navigation, stereo, Bluetooth, hands-free calls, Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity, and more.
Another great thing in the Hennessey Venom F5's interior is the design of the bucket seats covered in the finest materials for optimum comfort and a luxurious feeling. In fact, the entire vehicle has those rich elements that add to the premium experience, such as Texas- and US-inspired aluminum inserts on door handles. Alongside extraordinary performance and design, that's what makes the Hennessey Venom F5 so special.