The industry seems obsessed with making cars ever faster and easier to drive. Hennessey decided to go another route and presented a machine that requires hands, feet and courage to extract its full potential.

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The protagonist is the Hennessey Venom F5-M, a new evolution of the Venom F5 that combines a 6.6-liter biturbo V8 engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. The result is a figure that is hard to believe, 2,031 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful manual cars ever approved for production.

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Beyond the numbers, the project was born with a very clear idea: to return prominence to the driver in an era dominated by ultra-fast automatic transmissions.

A V8 designed to excite

The engine, known internally as Fury, was developed to offer brutal power delivery without losing track usability. All the power reaches the rear wheels through a manual transmission connected to a lever with a metal grille, a detail reminiscent of the great analog supercars of the past.

Hennessey worked on staggering the gears so that the driver can take advantage of the enormous thrust without the car becoming undriveable. Each gear change seeks to feel physical and direct, something increasingly rare in the hypercar segment.

Extreme design and lots of carbon fiber

Controlling more than 2,000 horsepower requires more than just a powerful engine. The Venom F5-M uses a carbon fiber monocoque and bodywork designed to generate downforce at high speeds.

The silhouette incorporates large air intakes, highly crafted surfaces and a striking dorsal that runs along the top of the vehicle. Inside, the focus is on the gear lever and a completely driver-oriented cockpit.

Exclusivity for the lucky few

Hennessey will manufacture the Venom F5-M in very small quantities and offer it as a highly customizable product for collectors.

The price hovers in the territory of $2 million or more, depending on the configuration chosen. With this proposal, the American brand makes it clear that there is still room for combustion hypercars that prioritize the driving experience over comfort and automation.