Key Highlights of Venom F5 Revolution EVO
- Venom F5 Revolution EVO produces 2,031bhp and 1,445 lb‑ft from a 6.6‑liter twin‑turbo V8
- 0–200 mph claimed in 10.3 seconds
- Built for extreme performance with revised aero, suspension, and upgraded components
- Limited to 99 units, priced from $2.75 million
- Engine and key components developed with Ilmor Engineering and UK suppliers
- Low‑drag “F5 Venom Evolution” variant aims for 300+ mph top‑speed record
A Hypercar That Hits Like a Tornado
The Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution EVO isn’t just another hypercar — it’s engineered to feel like an F5‑grade tornado, the highest rating on the Fujita scale. With 2,031bhp on tap, the EVO more than earns the comparison.
Drivers are advised to ease into the power, but the car’s philosophy encourages the opposite: twist the steering‑wheel mode selector to F5, bury the throttle, and unleash the full fury of its twin‑turbo V8.
The moment the engine crosses 5,000 rpm, the EVO squats, the steering lightens, and the world blurs. The acceleration is so violent it feels like the Earth itself might be spinning faster. Hennessey claims 0–200 mph in just 10.3 seconds, making the EVO one of the most extreme combustion‑powered cars ever built.
The World’s Most Powerful ICE Road Car
The Revolution EVO is a heavily upgraded version of the Venom F5, now producing:
- 2,031bhp at 8,000 rpm
- 1,445 lb‑ft at 5,200 rpm
- Running on E85 fuel
A future low‑drag variant — the F5 Venom Evolution — is being prepared to chase a top‑speed record well beyond 300 mph.
Not Just an American Dragster
Despite Hennessey’s reputation for building outrageous American muscle, the Venom F5 Revolution EVO is a global engineering effort.
Key contributions include:
- KS Composites (UK): carbon‑fiber chassis and bodywork
- Multimatic aerodynamics: revised aero package
- Ilmor Engineering (Northamptonshire): major upgrades to the 6.6‑liter “Fury” V8
Ilmor’s motorsport pedigree adds credibility — the same company once built a loophole‑exploiting Indy 500 engine that dominated so thoroughly it was banned after one race.
The EVO’s engine features:
- Larger Precision 7680 turbos
- Oval billet pistons and rods
- Titanium exhaust valves
- Higher‑flow injectors
Built in the UK but sounding unmistakably American, the V8 gives the F5 a muscle‑car heartbeat inside a carbon‑tub hypercar.
Driving Experience: Brutal, Raw, and Shockingly Capable
The seven‑speed single‑clutch gearbox engages with a heavy “thunk,” hinting at the forces involved. At low speeds, the car feels grumpy and restless, with stiff suspension and wandering front tires. The new adaptive dampers are clearly tuned for smooth racetracks, not bumpy Texas backroads.
Yet once the chassis loads up, the EVO transforms. It turns in cleanly, settles mid‑corner, and offers a surprising sense of balance. Mild understeer transitions into rear‑tire load, giving the driver confidence to push — even allowing controlled slip on corner exit.
Despite wearing huge aero components — dive planes, a massive splitter, new vents, and a towering rear wing — the EVO feels progressive and adjustable at road speeds.
A Hypercar That Demands Respect
With 307bhp per liter, explosive throttle response, and a dry weight of just 1,360 kg, the Venom F5 Revolution EVO is a machine that rewards skill and punishes carelessness. Even using a fraction of its power on public roads feels borderline insane.
On Hennessey’s test track, traction control remains active for safety, but in Sport mode the system allows enough freedom to explore the car’s character. Even with “just” 1,300bhp available in this mode, the Fury V8 feels ferocious.
Price, Production, and Availability
Hennessey will build 99 units of the Venom F5, with 30 already delivered.
Pricing:
- Revolution EVO: from $2.75 million
- Retrofit EVO package: $285,000
- Low‑drag Evolution model: from $2.5 million
The Venom F5 may be outrageous, excessive, and arguably unnecessary — but in the world of hypercars, that’s exactly what makes it extraordinary.
