Hennessey has unveiled a Roadster sibling to the Venom F5 Revolution hypercar and as far as droptops go, very few are as performance-focused as this. The car has been unveiled ahead of its public premiere at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week later this month.
A suite of aerodynamic modifications immediately distinguishes the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster from the standard Venom F5 Roadster. As such, a much larger splitter is found up front alongside two canards on either side of the bumper. A new hood is also featured and Hennessey has also gone to the trouble of fitting a roof scoop that somewhat reminds us of the scoop used by the Pagani Zonda Cinque.
The most significant aero change is the fitment of a sizeable rear wing and has large endplates on either side. A new diffuser is also visible. Hennessey has also re-engineered the car’s roof when compared to the standard model, making it out of carbon fiber composites so it weighs just 8 kg (18 lbs), despite the underside being fully insulated and adorned with Alcantara.
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No changes have been made to the car’s engine when compared to a regular Venom F5. That means the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster continues to rock a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that pumps out a ridiculous 1,817 hp and 1,193 lb-ft (1,167 Nm) of torque. Mated to this engine is a seven-speed single-clutch transmission driving the rear wheels.
The example heading to Monterey has been commissioned with a naked carbon fiber finish and is one of just five ‘Bare Carbon’ models to be produced.
“The new Venom F5 Revolution Roadster combines our track-focused hypercar with an open-top for an unmatched visceral driving experience,” John Hennessey said. “This first example, a bespoke build for a special client, debuts our bare carbon finish with its meticulous handcrafted exposed carbon-fiber weave. Our hypercar is a timeless work of art that is as visually inspiring as it is physically engaging, thanks to its 1,817-hp combustion-only twin-turbocharged V8.”
Just 12 examples of the Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster will be produced and despite prices starting at $3 million, all of them have been sold.
