KUALA LUMPUR: Hennessey Special Vehicles is a Texas-based hypercar manufacturer whose latest offering the Venom F5 Roadster made its global debut recently at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Monterey, California.

Based on the Hennessey Venom F5 Coupe, the Venom F5 Roadster is nearly identical to the former in mechanical terms. The former, a fixed-roof model can be differentiated from the open-air model easily emotionally, physically, and cosmetically.

In Hennessey Special Vehicles founder and CEO, John Hennessey’s words, the Venom F5 was created “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.”

All-New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster’s key details -

Engine

Like its fixed-roof sibling, the Venom F5 Roadster is also equipped with the company’s Fury 2 6.6-litre V8 twin-turbo powertrain generating maximum power of 1,817 hp at
8,000 rpm along with a peak torque of 1,617 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The drive is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed single-clutch automated gearbox.

Performance

The automaker is yet to fully disclose the hypercar’s ability, however, it is manufactured in a way to grab the title of the world’s fastest convertible which is currently held by the 427 kmph Venom GT Spyder.

Exterior

In terms of exterior design language, the F5 Roadster looks quite similar to its coupe sibling. Obviously with some design amendments to enable an open-air experience. The car's roof has been re-engineered with a rigid carbon fibre removable panel that is lined with Alcantara upholstery. The weatherproof panel comes secured with a pair of high-strength latches and four quick-release bolts to withstand the car’s acceleration capabilities and aerodynamic forces at extreme speed. The roof panel weighs just 8 kg making its installation and removal extremely easy, a single-person job.

To enhance the customer ownership experience, the automaker is offering either a bespoke Merino wool travel bag or a standalone work-of-art sculptural pedestal.

In addition to the removable roof, the car also features a new tempered glass window through which the onlookers can view the Fury engine in its full glory. As per the automaker, the task of creating the viewing window was not at all easy with appropriate consideration required for the heat generated by the V8 mill and aerodynamic forces generated at speeds over 482.8 kmph.

Also, an integral part of the car’s exterior kit is its seven-spoke forged alloy wheels with either a silver finish or polished aluminium, both fitted with titanium bolts.

Other specifications 

Dimensions (L X W X H)	4,666 mm x 1,971 mm x 1,131 mm
Weight	1,405 kg
Power-to-weight ratio	0.97 kw/kg
Construction	Bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque; Carbon-fiber body panel
Suspension	Front: Double-wishbone independent; Rear: Fully adjustable coilover dampers
Production run/warranty	30 units/4 years

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