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Hennessey Venom F5 Successor Inspired by Porsche Carrera GT

The Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, Hennessey, started as a tuning shop and later became a reputable brand with its custom-made model, the Venom F5. Currently, the company is focused on producing the Coupe, Roadster, and track-focused Revolution versions of the Venom F5. However, their attention has already shifted towards planning their next model, which is expected to arrive in 2027 or 2028.

In an interview with Top Gear magazine, John Hennessey hinted that their upcoming vehicle may draw inspiration from the legendary Porsche Carrera GT. While he didn’t provide specific details, the magazine suggests that it could be an analog open-top car, featuring a naturally aspirated engine paired with a manual gearbox. To refresh your memory, the Carrera GT, which preceded the 918 Spyder, was a V10 targa with a manual transmission and no turbocharging.


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Hennessey Teases Michael Jordan’s Venom F5 Roadster For Monterey Debut

Hennessey Performance, based in Texas, has teased a new project involving basketball legend Michael Jordan and their Venom F5 Roadster. The teaser image shows a portion of the car’s carbon-fiber hood with Hennessey’s logo and yellow striping. The image also reveals a large air intake with the date 8.18.23, which coincides with the date for The Quail gathering during Monterey Car Week. Hennessey’s Instagram post includes the hashtag #thequail, indicating their involvement in the event.

In a previous photo shared back in May, Jordan was seen standing next to a black Venom F5 Roadster with yellow trim. With only 30 Venom F5 Roadsters being produced, it is highly likely that the car in the teaser image is Jordan’s. Hennessey’s post emphasizes “the definitive expression of automotive craftsmanship” and with the F5 Roadster’s hefty price tag of $3 million, it is common for owners to add custom touches.

There is speculation that something more than a full reveal is happening with Jordan’s Venom F5 Roadster. The car has already been delivered, and Hennessey’s focus seemed to shift to the track-focused Venom F5 Revolution after its debut. However, the teaser image shows small dive planes ahead of the front wheel, similar to those seen on the F5 Revolution. This raises the question of whether Jordan’s Roadster is actually a Venom F5 Revolution Roadster or if it has Revolution aero upgrades. Hennessey has not officially announced any details yet, leaving room for speculation.