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World’s Fastest and Most Powerful Roadster

August 19, 2022

Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has released details of its Venom F5 Roadster ahead of the new car’s global debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Monterey, California.

The Venom F5 Roadster is based on the Hennessey Venom F5 Coupe – the two are nearly identical mechanically – yet distinguishing the Venom F5 Roadster from its fixed-roof sibling are several attributes that set the open-air model apart – physically, cosmetically, and emotionally.

Mid-mounted in the carbon-fiber monocoque chassis is Hennessey’s celebrated twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter, ‘Fury’ V8 engine rated at an astonishing 1,817 bhp. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a robust automated single-clutch gearbox. With a dry weight of under 3,100 pounds, the Venom F5 Roadster promises phenomenal performance… and an engineered top speed exceeding 300 mph.

Hennessey expects the Venom F5 Roadster to surpass the company’s own ‘world’s fastest convertible’ record – 265.6 mph – currently held by the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.

Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster – Technical Specifications

Name	Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster
Construction	Bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque
	Carbon-fiber body panels
Suspension	Double-wishbone independent
	Fully adjustable coilover dampers
Engine	Hennessey ‘Fury’ 6.6L twin-turbo V8
Transmission	7-speed single-clutch automated gearbox
	Rear-wheel drive
Power	1,817 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
	1,193 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed	300+ mph*
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.59 hp/lb
Weight	1.29 hp/kg 3,098 lbs
	1,405 kg
Dimensions	183.7 in / 77.6 in / 44.5 in
	4,666 mm / 1,971 mm / 1,131 mm
Production Run Warranty	30 units 4 Years

	(* Top speed limited with roof panel removed)

Hennessey Special Vehicles has priced the new Venom F5 Roadster at $3 million, with each of the 30 personalized examples individually commissioned to its owner

John Hennessey, company founder, and CEO: “We created the Venom F5 to be the ultimate expression of a hypercar. The Roadster version takes the Coupe’s speed, exhilaration, and awe, plus a sprinkling of respect-inducing fear, to a new, truly visceral level that brings owners closer to the Venom F5’s extreme performance. Our 1,817 bhp ‘Fury’ engine screams behind the exposed cockpit, with its roar unobstructed by a roof – it is an unmatched automotive experience.”

Most conspicuous is the hypercar’s new roofline. In contrast to the F5 Coupe, the F5 Roadster’s roof has been re-engineered with a removable panel crafted from rigid carbon fiber composites. The single-piece roof is fully insulated against the elements and lined with soft Alcantara upholstery. The weatherproof panel is secured with four quick-release bolts and a pair of high-strength latches to withstand the hypercar’s staggering acceleration capabilities and aerodynamic forces at extreme speed. The lightweight roof panel weighs a mere 18 lbs (8 kg), making removal and installation easy for one person.