Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster 6.6 V8 (1817 Hp) SCT


Overall Rating

7.9 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 5.0 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 5.0 / 5
Comfort 2.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Hennessey Venom F5:

The Hennessey Venom F5 is a sports car developed and manufactured by the American vehicle-manufacturing company Hennessey Special Vehicles which was established in 2017. Contracted with Delta Motorsport of Silverstone, England for the development of the vehicle, this is Hennessey's first all new proprietary vehicle as an accredited titled manufacturer. Delta Motorsport also produced all of the previous generation Venom GT cars for Hennessey at its facility in England. The F5 name is a reference to the highest rating on the Fujita scale: F5, designated to tornadoes that have attained wind speeds as high as 261–318 mph....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Roadster Overview:

Hennessey Venom F5 (Roadster). With 1617 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1405 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 483 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.

6.6 V8 (1817 Hp) SCT Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

An absolutely monstrous 'Fury' V8 engine delivering extreme, track-focused performance with mind-bending acceleration and a top speed designed to break records. Power delivery is brutal and relentless.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is not a consideration for an engine of this caliber; it prioritizes raw power and performance above all else, making it highly inefficient by conventional standards.

Best Use Case: Track / High-Performance Driving / Collector's Item

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • World-beating performance and top speed capabilities
  • • Exclusivity and limited production appeal
  • • Stunning, aerodynamic design
  • • Raw, visceral driving experience
  • • Exceptional power-to-weight ratio

Cons:

  • • Astronomical purchase price and running costs
  • • Impractical for daily driving
  • • Limited comfort and refinement
  • • Extremely challenging to drive at its limits
  • • Very limited availability

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Hennessey
Model:Venom F5
Generation:Roadster
Modification (Engine):6.6 V8 (1817 Hp) SCT
Start of production:2022
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Roadster
Seats:2
Doors:2
Engine:
Engine systems:Start & Stop System
Power:1817 Hp @ 8000 rpm.
Power per litre:277.2 Hp/l
Torque:1617 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Engine displacement:6555
Number of cylinders:8
Engine configuration:V-engine
Engine aspiration:Twin-Turbo, Intercooler
Engine layout:Rear, Longitudinal
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed:483 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:0.8 kg/Hp, 1293.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:0.9 kg/Nm, 1150.9 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1405
Size:
Length:4666 mm
Width:1971 mm
Height:1131 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears7
Transmission typeAutomatic
Gearbox typeSCT
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone

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