The Hennessey Venom F5 is one of the most anticipated supercars of recent times. The American specialist unveiled what is already known as the "world's fastest car" at the recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Through this event, and several images released on its official website, we were able to see its exterior and interior design.
The problem is that, to this day, its technical specifications are still unknown . While we knew its approximate power output , we were unaware of its inner workings. However, this situation has partially changed, as several images and details about the mechanics powering the Venom F5 have now been released . They took advantage of Monterey Car Week (USA) to do so.
The Hennessey Venom F5 's engine is expected to deliver around 1.600 hp and over 1.762 Nm of maximum torque. This potential would be achieved thanks to a 7.6-liter V8 engine. Its development reportedly required five years of work and collaboration with Shell and Pennzoil, resulting in an engine that could surpass the engines used in the Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Regera by 100 hp.
Some of the features that make it special include an aluminum body with steel cylinder heads. The images highlight the large tubes connecting the two turbochargers, which bear the inscription "Twin Turbo ." According to Hennessey , the Venom F5 's top speed will be 482 kilometers per hour, surpassing the record for the highest top speed ever recorded for a production model.
Another technical detail that should allow the Hennessey Venom F5 to be the fastest street-legal car in the world is its final weight. According to the manufacturer, they expect the needle to stop at 1.360 kg , making it a factor that rivals will have to consider when trying to beat its performance. In any case, we will still have to wait until 2019 for its technical specifications to be officially available in a technical data sheet.
Its production is limited to only 24 units , of which 9 are still available. The price of the Venom F5 is $1.6 million , so even here, it blows its rivals away.
Source – Hennessey
