Overview
The Hennessey Venom F5 is a 1,817-hp twin-turbo hypercar assembled in Sealy, Texas. All 24 coupe units are sold. It is the most powerful production vehicle ever built in the United States.
The Venom F5 is hand-assembled in Sealy, Texas — targeting the world production car top speed record.
2026 Trims & Pricing
All 24 coupe units are sold. The F5 Roadster is the follow-up.
Full Specs
| Spec | Venom F5 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6.6L Twin-Turbo V8 "Fury" |
| HP | 1,817 hp |
| Target Speed | 311+ mph |
| 0-60 | ~2.6 s |
| Weight | 2,998 lb |
| Units | 24 (all sold) |
| Price | $2.1M |
| Built | Sealy, Texas |
1,817-hp Fury Engine
The "Fury" is a Hennessey-developed 6.6L twin-turbo V8 producing 1,817 hp — the most powerful production car engine ever built in the United States.
1,817 hp exceeds the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport (1,578 hp) and SSC Tuatara (1,750 hp) — the highest output from any US production vehicle.
Aerodynamics & Speed
The F5 body is optimized for 300+ mph with active aerodynamics managing stability across its entire speed range.
Hennessey is targeting 311 mph — which would make it the fastest production car in history. Official verification testing ongoing as of March 2026.
Texas-Built Record
Founded by John Hennessey in 1991 in Sealy, Texas. 10,000+ documented vehicles. Multiple world speed records.
Hennessey Performance has built 10,000+ documented vehicles since 1991 — more than any other American boutique tuner.
Reliability
Reliability data from Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and NHTSA.
| Area | Rating | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Quality | ★★★★★ | Exceptional | Hand-built hypercar/performance |
| Ford Platform | ★★★★★ | Excellent | Proven base vehicle |
| Overall | ★★★★☆ | Excellent | Professional quality |
Check consumerreports.org and nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
Recalls
Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Updates
Pros & Cons
✓ 1,817 hp — most powerful American production car ever
✓ 311 mph target
✓ 24 units — extreme rarity
✓ Sealy, Texas — proudly American
✗ $2.1M — all 24 sold out
✗ Zero daily practicality
✗ 311 mph unverified as of March 2026
FAQ
- Hennessey Performance Engineering; automotive press
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