Texas USA, Global News _Out with the old, in with the new! The new Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution, which is the third generation in that model, has been reworked just enough to make it the most powerful and visceral pure-combustion hypercar in the world. It’s gone hardcore from all angles of a supercar and is also more expensive, carrying a price tag of USD 2.7 million.
This lighter track-focused model remains legal on the roads with its 1817 horsepower driven by the twin turbo 6.6 liter V8 engine mid-mounted on its carbon fibre monocoque chassis. From the aerodynamics, to the suspension, to engine cooling and digital telemetry which have all been comprehensively reworked, the new F5 Revolution is also 22kgs less than its previous model – tipping the scale at just 131 kilograms.
The other models are the Hennessey F5 Coupe which is all about top speed, the F5 Roadster for a visceral open air experience and for the ultimate track machine, it’s is the new Revolution.
The Revolution’s automated single-clutch gearbox which has been attuned for competition use and the carbon ceramic brakes which come as a standard feature are all value additions that truly enable the Venom F5 Revolution to stand on its own as the king of speed.
But it’s not just the insides that have been transformed. There’s a full-width rear-mounted carbon fibre wing which can be adjusted to an angle of choice, fitted with end plates to halt high pressure air on top of the wing to spill underneath. The aerodynamics involve the endplates generating vortexes that guide airflow and improve stability.
While there’s no top speed for this model – which means it can touch its previous model’s 500 kmh – the F5 Revolution’s rear wing delivers more than 360 kilograms of downforce at 300 kmh. There is also a larger carbon fibre front splitter which works with the extended rear diffuser, dive planes on the front of the wheels which channel airflow to shift the balance forward for added grip and improve turn-ins and a double wishbone suspension fitted with adjustable dampers which allows the driver to set up the car for a road course, racing circuit or track. The new forged alloy wheels are all about enhanced braking and better grip on corners.
The digital on-board track telemetry system allows for measuring lap times, cornering G-forces and splits plus numerous other data points in real time, or to be saved or archived. January 16th 2023
