- Hennessey has unveiled an even more hare-brained version of the Venom F5, which it’s calling the Evolution.
- According to Hennessey, the Venom F5 Evolution adds 214 horsepower over the original, bringing the total output to 2031 horsepower.
- The automaker says the extra horsepower and updated aerodynamics mean the Evolution can accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 10.3 seconds.
Some people say that speed is habit-forming: as you drive faster and faster cars, your tolerance for speed changes. We can’t really imagine a world where we think 1817 horsepower isn’t enough, but maybe our tolerance is just too low because that’s exactly what Hennessey’s customers said, according to the automaker. HennesseyWhile Hennessey hasn’t quite delivered 30 examples of its Venom F5 supercar, the company says that some of its owners requested even more power than that car has to offer. Enter the Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution, a 2031-hp advancement over the standard version. According to the automaker, the extra 214 hp comes thanks to a pair of Precision 76/80 Next Gen turbochargers, which it say are the largest mirror image turbos in the world. Those bolt on to Hennessey’s 6.6-liter V-8 engine. Then there’s the torque. A full 1445 pound-feet that arrives at 5200 rpm. We suggest double-checking your seatbelt around the 5100 mark. HennesseyHennessey changed more than just the engine. The automaker worked with Formula 1 and IndyCar aerodynamicist Mark Handford to review the car’s entire aero setup. The result is a completely redesigned front splitter, new dive planes and wake deflectors, a new Gurney lip for the rear decklid, and a new underbody design. The revised aero works in conjunction with an equally redone suspension setup. The adaptive dampers were tuned to adjust to each of the Evo’s five drive modes. The package runs an eye-watering $285,000 on top of the F5’s $3 million starting price. It’s available for both new F5 orders as well as existing customers. If you’re looking to spend even more, there’s also an optional touring package that adds a different exhaust and more comfortable seats.More on the Venom F5Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: caranddriver.com
