Hennessey unveils the world's most powerful manual car
- This is the world’s most powerful manual car
- It produces 1,817 horsepower
- Production is limited to 12 units
Published on Sep 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 20, 2024 at 6:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Hennessey has unveiled the Venom F5-M Roadster, the world’s most powerful manual car.
This is a record that’s unlikely to be beaten, considering the incredible amount of power it generates.
The new Venom F5-M Roadster produces 1,817 horsepower, sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmissions.
Only 12 will be built.
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Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster is a road-legal beast
The new Venom F5-M Roadster is an evolution of the world’s fastest convertible.
It uses an old-school 6.6-liter V8, with no electric aid, which generates 1,817 horsepower.
The power is then sent to the rear wheels via a gated six-speed manual transmission.
This makes the Venom F5-M Roadster the world’s most powerful production manual car.
We should point out that production is a generous term, considering only 12 will ever be built.
Unsurprisingly, they’re already sold out despite the seven-figure price tag.
A record-breaking machine
Hennessey is one of three, maybe four, manufacturers that have been competing for the title of world’s fastest car.
Back in February 2014, the company’s Venom GT became the world’s fastest production car achieving a 435.31km/h (270.49mph) top speed.
The giant-slaying feat saw Hennessey exceed the previous record of 432.69km/h (268.86mph) held by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
It’s also interesting to note that several of these manufacturers are going back to the roots.
The infotainment display of the Bugatti Tourbillon, for example, disappears into the dashboard when not in use.
And then there’s Nilu, designed by ex-Koenigsegg lead designer Sasha Selipanov, which also comes with a manual transmission.
Car people love manual gearboxes, and they generally don’t like big displays in the middle of the dashboard, and it seems that manufacturers are doing something about that.
It’s always nice to know there are still manufacturers that pay attention to what people actually want.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
