Hennessey Venom F5-M is the most powerful manual car in the world, boasting 1,817 hp!

Say hello to the most powerful manual transmission roadster in the world, the Hennessey Venom F5-M.

Built based on the Venom F5 Roadster model, the Venom F5-M employs a twin-turbo 6.6-liter V8 engine capable of producing approximately 1,817 hp and 1,618 Nm of torque.

This power is transmitted to the wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, as opposed to the original model’s seven-speed AMT gearbox.

According to Hennessey, the Venom F5-M requires “maximum driver focus” while promising “a more extreme and immersive driving experience.”

To differentiate this model from any standard F5 Roadster, Hennessey has incorporated fairly long dorsal fins (1,400 mm) adorning the rear deck space.

As for the cabin space, the F5-M Roadster comes with new pedal boxes, aluminum/carbon fiber gear shifter with a shift gate made from billet aluminum.

Also presented is the yoke-style steering wheel featuring various functional buttons for the driver’s use.

Only 12 units of the Hennessey Venom F5-M will be produced, each priced at approximately $2.65 million (RM11.51 million) per unit.

It’s no surprise that all units have been sold out before it was even revealed to the public, demonstrating its high value in the eyes of enthusiasts.

Hennessey Venom F5 crashes during high speed test, driver escaped with no injury

A Hennessey test driver narrowly escaped an accident at a speed of 400km/h involving the Venom F5 hypercar at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida recently.

According to a statement by Hennessey on their Instagram, the testing team at that time was testing the aerodynamic settings for the 1,817hp F5.

It lost downforce at a speed of 250 mph (402km/h), causing the driver to lose control. What’s remarkable is that the driver escaped the accident without any injuries.

The cause of the incident is not yet known. Hennessey stated that their team is analyzing data to determine the cause of the incident. “I am very grateful to our team of engineers and technicians who designed and built a very strong vehicle,” said Hennessey in a statement.

“We also thank the first response teams and staff at KSC for their prompt response in ensuring the safety of all parties.”

Hennessey claims the Venom F5 to be the fastest vehicle in the world, capable of reaching speeds of 311 mph (500km/h). However, no attempts to reach that speed have been made (up to this point).

There are no details about the condition of the vehicle or the accident situation. It is hoped that the damage is not too severe. Nonetheless, we are excited to see Hennessey achieve a speed of 500km/h one day.