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.