Key Takeaways
Hennessey Performance tested a new aero kit for the Venom F5, but an accident occurred during a 250 mph sprint. The car lost downforce, causing the driver to lose control, but no injuries were reported. Expect Hennessey to leave a mark other than top-speed records.
Hennessey Performance has been testing an experimental aerodynamic setup for the Venom F5. But unlike the usual headlines connected to the storied American supercar maker, the Venom F5 was met with an unfortunate accident.
2024 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution
The track-focused variant of the Hennessey Venom F5 features less weight, bespoke suspension, and a unique aero package that includes a large front splitter and full-width rear wing. Additional cooling has also been provided, along with a ram air intake roof scoop.
Base MSRP $3,000,000
Engine 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8
Horsepower 1,817 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 1,193 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
0-60 MPH 2.6 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed 250+ mph
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In an email to CarBuzz, Hennessey Performance said it tested a new aero kit for the 1,817-horsepower V8-powered supercar on July 1 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. However, during a sprint to 250 mph from a standstill – achieved within 4,000 feet, if we may add – the Venom F5 factory prototype lost downforce, causing the driver to lose control. Fortunately, only the car sustained damage, with the driver walking away from the incident unscathed.
Experimental Aero Kit
“Pushing the limits of speed, performance, and physics has never been easy. Our team will evaluate the aerodynamic data to determine the root cause of the issue. I am very grateful to our team of engineers and technicians who have designed and built an amazingly strong vehicle. We are also very thankful to the first responders and staff at KSC for their quick response to ensure everyone’s safety,” said John Hennessey in the email to CarBuzz.
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Hennessey Performance didn’t disclose specifics about the Venom F5’s new aero setup. However, judging by the single image the company sent, there isn’t anything unusual about the car. It is a Venom F5 Revolution without a massive wing at the back, looking like a tamer version of the limited, track-focused hypercar.
What To Expect From Hennessey
The Texas-based tuner and carmaker didn’t say what the new aero setup was for, but we know the Venom F5 isn’t just gunning for top-speed records. The new Circuit of the Americas production lap record is just the beginning; we’re expecting Hennessey Performance to leave a mark through its flag-bearer, potentially on other circuits such as the world-famous Nürburgring. The only question now is when.
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