Unveiled at Monterey Car Week 2025, the Venom F5 LF is what happens when engineering brilliance meets unfiltered driver engagement. Commissioned as a 1-of-1 build through Hennessey Performance’s newly launched “Maverick” division, this singular machine delivers 2,031 bhp of twin-turbo V8 fury through a six-speed gated manual transmission—a visceral nod to analog control in an increasingly digital world.
The Venom F5 LF represents the most complex, most expensive, and most emotionally connected version of Hennessey’s already legendary hypercar. Created for American entrepreneur and collector Louis Florey, every element of the build—from the tinted Cocoa Brown exposed carbon fiber bodywork to the champagne-hued River Sand Metallic accents—was selected to express individuality and intent.
The “LF” in the name pays tribute to its commissioner while also hinting at the unique spirit of this beast. It’s analog, it’s personal, and it’s raw in a way that very few modern hypercars dare to be. When Hennessey calls the Venom F5 LF the “ultimate expression of the American Dream,” it’s not hyperbole. It’s a mission statement.
Venom F5 LF: Engineered Art Meets Track-Worthy Might
The Venom F5 LF introduces Hennessey’s new ‘XCell_2’ carbon monocoque tub, a structural marvel that improves stiffness while optimizing ergonomics. The redesign creates space for a third pedal, resulting in a floor-mounted aluminum setup that includes laser-etched logos and an uncompromising bolt-action parking brake lever.
The 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine—known internally as “Fury”—generates an eye-watering 2,031 bhp, enabling road or track domination. Paired with Hennessey’s Evolution aero package, the Venom F5 LF slices through the air with purpose. A new front splitter, reshaped dive planes, re-sculpted fender louvers, and a towering 290 mm-high rear wing deliver monumental downforce and balance whether the roof is on or off.
The cockpit redefines hypercar interiors, rejecting tech overload for a purist’s layout: an H-pattern shifter machined from solid aluminum, luminous-infill toggle switches inspired by Swiss horology, and a center console that integrates the ignition key holster. It’s part racecar, part fine instrument, and all soul.
The Venom F5 LF may be one-of-one, but it’s also a signal of what’s to come. The Maverick division promises future customer-led commissions with similar levels of mechanical and artistic customization, ensuring that no two builds are alike—but each remains unmistakably Hennessey.
The Legacy of the Venom F5 LF Begins Now
With the global debut of the Venom F5 Revolution Evolution also taking place during Monterey Car Week, the LF sets the tone for the next chapter in American hypercar supremacy. All future F5 builds will benefit from the Evolution upgrades—including increased torque, improved suspension, enhanced aerodynamics, and new interior options. Even the 32 F5s already delivered can now be retrofitted to Evolution spec, signaling a brand-wide elevation of performance standards.
But the Venom F5 LF remains distinct. It’s the soul of speed in bespoke form. A love letter to mechanical engagement. And a challenge to the status quo.
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