Revealed at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, this car will cost $3 million and be built in a limited edition of 30.

hennessey says 1817-hp venom f5 roadster is built for 300 mph+
Hennessey

  • Hennessey presents the roadster version of its Venom F5, targeting it to be the fastest cabriolet in the world.
  • Its lift-off carbon-fiber targa panel means minimal weight penalty.
  • The price will be a not-so-light $3 million each, with production limited to just 30 examples.

    Monterey Car Week has long been famous for the chance to see some of the world’s most historic and exclusive cars. But the series of car-themed events in northern California serves another purpose: that of being an auto show for billionaires. A place where they can see new, unobtainium-grade models before anybody else, and also buy them.

    hennessey says 1817-hp venom f5 roadster is built for 300 mph+
    Hennessey

    One of this year’s debuts is the Hennessey Venom F5 roadster, freshly unveiled at The Quail Motorsport Gathering. As its name suggests, this is a decapitated version of the existing F5, which the Texan manufacturer says is going to be the world’s fastest and most powerful open-topped road car in the world. Only 30 will be built, with each one selling for a cool $3 million. By the ludicrous standards of Pebble Beach hypercar unveilings, the price isn’t actually that excessive.

    The roadster is based on the F5 Venom coupe and shares an identical mechanical package. This is a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 claimed to produce an astonishing 1817 horsepower and driving the rear wheels through an automated single-clutch transmission. Hennessey says the roadster has a dry weight of just 3098 pounds—just 45 pounds more than the coupe—and that it is designed to deliver a top speed of more than 300 mph, although maximum velocity will be limited when the roof panel is removed.

    Top Gets Special Treatment

    The open-topped F5 is a targa rather than a full cabriolet, with a lift-out section between the windshield rail and the raised rollover structure behind the seats. The panel is made from carbon fiber and weighs just under 40 pounds, meaning it should be simple for one person to remove or install it. Once decapitated, the roof can be either transported in an ultrasoft merino wool travel bag or alternatively displayed on a pedestal that will be come with the car. The roadster also gets a new viewing window in its engine cover to show off the “Fury” V-8; it sits beneath a carbon-fiber panel in the coupe.

    hennessey says 1817-hp venom f5 roadster is built for 300 mph+
    Hennessey

    Other visual changes over the fixed-roof F5 include new forged seven-spoke aluminum wheels for the roadster, available in either silver finish or polished aluminum and secured by titanium bolts. But use of the same carbon monocoque as the coupe, which weighs just 190 pounds naked, means that structural strength should be almost exactly the same, even with the roof removed. And as with the coupe, the roadster does without any active aerodynamic elements, unusual in this part of the market; downforce levels are adjusted by tweaking ride height to alter the angle of airflow over the body.

    The unanswered question, for now, is just how fast the F5 Venom roadster will be capable of going. Hennessey is still working to prove what the coupe is capable of, the most recent publicly released figure is 271 mph on a 3.2-mile runway in Florida. (You can see the video of that run here.)

    Can It Beat the Bugatti?

    While that is still short of the targeted 300-mph-plus top speed, physics suggests that both the F5 Venom coupe and roadster may well be capable of breaking that milestone given they have more power and less weight than the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which currently holds the production car speed record, having been driven to nearly 305 mph by British sports-car racing legend Andy Wallace in 2019. We look forward to discovering what the Hennessey is truly capable of.

    While the F5 Venom roadster is set to be more expensive than the coupe, which cost $2.1 million when it was announced in 2020, the open-topped car is also going to be less exclusive—presuming Hennessey manages to sell out its full proposed run of 30 cars, against just 24 coupes. Production of the roadster is set to begin by the end of the year.

    But compared to the Texan company’s planned six-wheeled 2400-hp four-seat EV, it looks pretty sensible.

    Keyword: Hennessey Says 1817-HP Venom F5 Roadster Is Built for 300 MPH+

    CAR'S NEWS RELATED

    Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Gets A 1,817hp Roadster With 482km/h Top Speed

    If you don’t know, Hennessey Venom F5 welcomed a third into their lineup in January of this year which was the Venom F5 Revolution, a track-focused redesign with increased downforce and better handling. The Venom F5 Revolution now gets an open-roof variant, adding a fourth to the lineup. New ...

    View more: Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Gets A 1,817hp Roadster With 482km/h Top Speed

    Hennessey Launches Venom F5 Revolution Roadster with Insane 1355kW Twin-Turbo V8

    Everyone’s favourite Texan hypercar manufacturer, Hennessey, has lifted the veil on their latest creation – a roadster version of the Venom F5 finished in bare carbon fibre… you can lift your jaws from the ground now. After launching the open-top Venom F5 Roadster last year and the track-focused Venom F5 ...

    View more: Hennessey Launches Venom F5 Revolution Roadster with Insane 1355kW Twin-Turbo V8

    Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster Debuts With 1,817 HP, $3M Price,

    12 bespoke models will be built, and each is already sold.

    View more: Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster Debuts With 1,817 HP, $3M Price,

    Hennessey Venom F5 Successor Could Take After The Porsche Carrera GT

    Does that mean a naturally aspirated engine and a manual gearbox?

    View more: Hennessey Venom F5 Successor Could Take After The Porsche Carrera GT

    Hennessey unleashes 850 hp Mustang Dark Horse

    Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator Hennessey Performance has announced high-performance supercharged upgrades for the all-new, seventh-generation 2024 Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse. The comprehensive turn-key package dramatically boosts engine output and enhances the appearance of the latest iteration of America’s iconic pony car. While Ford’s completely redesigned ...

    View more: Hennessey unleashes 850 hp Mustang Dark Horse

    Hennessey H850 Mustang: the Dark Horse gets supercharged

    Hennessey Dark Horse main image Hennessey Dark Horse ► Dark Horse gets the Hennessey treatment ► Supercharger and carbonfibre bodywork additions ► 70% more power than the standard car The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is one of the most powerful Pony cars to ever roll out of the Blue ...

    View more: Hennessey H850 Mustang: the Dark Horse gets supercharged

    Hennessey Turns The Mustang Dark Horse Into A 850hp Beast

    The H850, a highly-tuned thoroughbred variant of the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, is the most recent product from Hennessey Performance. In addition to being a supercharged stallion, it also features supporting modifications and a complete warranty. Ford’s brand-new Mustang Dark Horse leaves the factory with a 5.0-litre Coyote V8 ...

    View more: Hennessey Turns The Mustang Dark Horse Into A 850hp Beast

    Hennessey Tune Ford Mustang Dark Horse to 634 kW

    Image: Hennessey Image: Hennessey New ModelsBy: Alex Shahini Arriving only a few months ago, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse has now been given a significant tweak by Hennessey who has coupled a supercharger to the 5,0-litre V8 engine. The Texan-based tuner even offers an optional manual gearbox! Image: Hennessey ...

    View more: Hennessey Tune Ford Mustang Dark Horse to 634 kW

    Ford Mustang Dark Horse Already Supercharged To 850 HP By Hennessey

    2022 Hennessey Venom F5

    Michael Jordan Buys a $3.5 Million Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

    Hennessey debuts ‘VelociRaptor 500’ kit for US-spec Ford Ranger Raptor

    Hennessey Unveils Ford Ranger Raptor-Based VelociRaptor 500; EcoBoost V6 Now Makes 495 bhp

    The ultimate Ford Ranger? Hennessey’s VelociRaptor 500 bakkie

    Hennessey gifts America with a T6.2 Ford Ranger VelociRaptor 500

    Hennessey-tuned Ford Ranger Raptor slams down 373kW

    Michael Jordan Adds Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster To His Collection; A Supercar Powerhouse

    Hennessey Creates 700-HP 6x6 VelociRaptoR Out Of Ford F-150 Raptor R

    Hennessey transforms Ford Raptor R Into a 6×6 VelociRaptoR

    Hennessey Ford Bronco ‘VelociRaptor 500’ package enters production

    OTHER CAR NEWS

    ; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
    Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel