Proudly owning any sort of supercar is entrance right into a extremely unique membership. That particularly applies to the higher echelon of supercars with 4 digits within the horsepower and torque classes, however solely two digits for manufacturing numbers. The Hennessey Venom F5 is amongst them, however even then, there are at all times consumers looking for one thing much more unique.
To accommodate these prospects, Hennessey is introducing its “Maverick” program to create one-off customized automobiles. These can have customized paint schemes, inside designs, and even bodywork. The corporate has already accomplished certainly one of these automobiles, and introduced it to Monterey for {Car} Week for the world to see.
It is Named After The Buyer
The automotive is formally known as the Venom F5 Revolution LF. The LF suffix is a reference to the brand new proprietor, Louis Flory, CEO of staffing firm Effex. Flory is predicated in Texas, apparently has a big automotive assortment, and even raced within the Ferrari Problem sequence, so it is no shock that he and Hennessey crossed paths.
The automotive itself is a mix of nearly each cool variation Hennessey has created for the Venom F5 line. It is a Revolution mannequin, which implies it will get extra aggressive aerodynamic upgrades, significantly the large rear wing. It additionally has adjustable suspension, solid wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and telemetry computer systems for recording driving information.
These are all useful contemplating the LF is without doubt one of the very first Venom F5s to get the lately launched Evolution improve, which options some minor physique tweaks and a stronger model of the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V8. It makes at least 2,031 horsepower and 1,445 pound-feet of torque. That engine is coupled to the six-speed guide transmission from the Venom F5-M fashions, which ought to make this factor an absolute riot to drive.
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Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution |
Hennessey Venom F5 LF Evolution |
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1,817 Horsepower |
2,031 Horsepower |
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1,193 lb-ft Torque |
1,445 lb-ft Torque |
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Value: $2.7 Million |
Value: N/A |
Flory Should Like Brown
Apart from choosing numerous tools and elements, the Maverick program takes a deep dive into customized colours and trim. Flory went for a wealthy, darkish brown theme for his F5. The outside includes a paint known as “River Sand Metallic,” and it has contrasting darkish middle stripes. Uncovered carbon fiber trim across the automobile has been tinted “Cocoa Brown.”
The inside, naturally, makes use of the format from the F5-M, which was created to create space for the machined aluminum shifter and gate in addition to all three pedals: gasoline, brake, and clutch. These elements are additionally machined from aluminum. The seats and trim are lined in chocolaty brown leather-based, bringing the entire theme collectively.
No worth was given for the ultimate Venom F5 Revolution LF, nevertheless it probably would not matter. When the common F5 Revolution launched, it was priced at $2.7 million, and even the guide F5-Ms had been equally priced. The two,000-hp Evolution engine provides $285,000 to the sticker, and it is protected to imagine all of the customization for the Maverick remedy ups the ante significantly extra. However the place else will speed-seekers discover a automobile with 2,000 hp and a guide transmission?
For just a few days not less than, you could find it in California throughout Monterey {Car} Week.