During Monterey Car Week, Alex Hirschi, also known as Supercar Blondie, was given the opportunity to explore the features of a particular car.
During the Monterey Car Week, the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster impressed everyone with its remarkable features. With a hefty price tag of $3 million, only 30 units will be produced, making it an exclusive collector’s item. What’s more, it is predicted to be the world’s fastest convertible vehicle. Supercar Blondie’s Alex Hirschi had the opportunity to examine the car in Monterey, California and shared her thoughts on it in a video. Although we previously reported on the Venom F5 Roadster, Alex discovered some hidden elements that could go unnoticed at first sight.
To begin with, the front headlights of the Venom have an F-shaped design which is a fun reference to its name. As for the back, the taillights are particularly unique because they have hollow centers that feature ducts which help to cool down the engine by dispersing heat. Additionally, the engine is quite flashy since the air intakes are covered in shiny gold heat insulation. Don’t you just love these special features?
The Venom F5 Roadster boasts butterfly doors that can be opened using concealed buttons on either side. These doors do not have conventional handles, which not only gives the car a sleek appearance but also enhances its aerodynamics. The doors are incredibly lightweight, just like the rest of the vehicle’s body, as they are crafted from carbon fiber. This feature contributes to its overall weight of only 1406kg (3100lbs).
As soon as you step into the F5 Roadster, your attention will be drawn to its Formula 1-inspired D-shaped steering wheel. This unique wheel houses all of the car’s controls, including those for its headlights and ignition. Other than the climate control system, which is notably minimalistic, the only other controls you’ll find are a single dial in the center of the cabin and a small round touchscreen. Overall, the interior design of the F5 Roadster is sleek and streamlined, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
As you move towards the other parts of the cabin, you will notice that it is impeccably neat and minimalistic, revealing its carbon fiber foundation. However, you cannot miss the small sign in the center informing you that you are in a rare one out of thirty vehicles. Alex had the opportunity to witness the first car out of the lot.
The interior of the car has some interesting details, such as flags imprinted on the door handles. For instance, this particular car has the American flag on one handle and the Texas flag on the other, but each buyer can personalize these flags as they wish. Additionally, there’s a small Texas flag on the seats as a nod to where the car was made. The Venom F5 Roadster is vying for the title of the world’s fastest convertible with its 1817hp (1355kW) from a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. Although Hennessey already holds the record with its 2016 Venom GT Spyder, which reached a top speed of 427.4km/h (265.6mph), the company is aiming for a new record with the F5 Roadster, targeting a speed of over 483km/h (300mph).
