Texas-based Hennessey developed from a tuning store to a authentic hypercar marque when it adopted up on the Lotus Exige-based Venom GT with a very bespoke mannequin – the Venom F5. It is at present busy placing collectively the Coupe, Roadster, and track-focused Revolution, however the subsequent mannequin is already within the planning phases. The horsepower-thirsty firm informed High Gear journal a brand new mannequin will arrive in 2027 or 2028.
John Hennessey informed TG the subsequent car may take inspiration from the Porsche Carrera GT. He refused to elaborate on the matter, however the journal speculates it will be an analog open-top machine, doubtlessly with a naturally aspirated engine linked to a handbook gearbox. As a refresher, Zuffenhausen’s 918 Spyder precursor was a V10 targa with three pedals and 0 turbos.
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That wasn’t Hennessey’s authentic plan as the subsequent mannequin was presupposed to be the wild Deep Area due in 2026. The bonkers electrical grand tourer with six-wheel drive and 1+2+1 seating has now been pushed again. Based on the brand new timeline, the bizarre 2,000+ hp behemoth stretching over six meters (19.7 toes) lengthy will arrive after the track-focused automotive. It means the unconventional EV touted as having a prime pace of 200 mph (322 km/h) and a 620-mile (1,000-kilometer) vary goes to debut nearer to the tip of the last decade. As to why it has been delayed, Hennessey informed TG prospects should not keen to surrender on combustion engines simply but.
In the meantime, a top-speed run for the Venom F5 continues to be on the agenda. Originally of the 12 months, John Hennessey hinted that the two-way run may story place at dwelling in Texas on one of many new highways at present being constructed. The area of interest marque claims it wants a “five- or seven-mile stretch of flat, straight freeway” for the hypercar to stretch its legs and doubtlessly hit the long-promised 300 mph (483 km/h).