Does this sound like a familiar experience? That’s because the Texan company has been pursuing this aspiration for many years. In fact, it took a significant initial step in 2014, when the Venom GT became the fastest car available, surpassing the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s record.
During the development phase at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, the Venom F5 managed to surpass the 270 mph mark. However, since this location is not suitable for achieving speeds over 300 mph, Hennessey is currently searching for a long stretch of road where they can unleash the hypercar’s full potential and then safely bring it back to a standstill.
And don’t think that Hennessey is unaware of Koenigsegg’s similar plans and the possibility of Bugatti joining the race once again. “I love that Koenigsegg is preparing for high speeds. I also hope that Bugatti joins the competition – it is rivalries like these that ignite our passion and drive us to innovate and push further,” commented the company’s founder and CEO, John Hennessey.
In theory, the Venom F5 has the potential to reach speeds well over 320 mph. In fact, during simulations, it achieved a speed of 328 mph. However, that is not the primary objective, as Hennessey himself stated, “we are not primarily focused on that number.” Instead, their goal for this year is to break the 300 mph barrier in both directions, while reaching a speed of 500 kph in one direction would be the ultimate celebration of the internal combustion engine.
Yes, you read that correctly – this year. That is the target, and the company from the Lone Star State will rely on American racing champion David Donohue to conduct the high-speed testing. Donohue, the record-setter at the 2023 Pikes Peak race, will be joined by Brian Jones, the former chief engineer of Mercedes-AMG One.
As for the car itself, it is an absolute powerhouse, boasting an astonishing 1,817 hp at 8,000 rpm and 1,193 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The twin-turbo 6.6-liter V8 engine can reach a maximum of 8,500 rpm in F5 mode and works in conjunction with a single-clutch semi-automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
We will certainly be closely following Hennessey’s top-speed run, and we encourage you to do the same, especially since it will take place on a closed public road. So, if you happen to spot a Venom F5 in the distance, be sure to capture the moment and send the images and videos to us so that we can share the news as quickly as possible.
According to the Source autoevolution.com