The Hennessey Venom F5 stands as a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive hypercar, ranking among the fastest man-made creations globally. While one might assume selling such a marvel wouldn’t pose a challenge, reality often surprises.
Particularly in the used car market, hypercar buyers tend to gravitate towards brands with high demand, anticipating future value appreciation.
Such was the case with a Venom F5 Roadster recently at an auction, where the reserve wasn’t met, prompting the dealer to withdraw the sale. The bid reached “just” $1.85 million, considerably lower than its original $3 million price tag when new. Limited to a production run of 30 Roadsters, exclusivity isn’t lacking in this model.
Perhaps if it bore a Bugatti or Koenigsegg badge, the outcome might have differed. Nevertheless, this Venom F5 Roadster, only the second roadster model by Hennessey Special Vehicles, boasts an eye-catching Citrus Orange hue over carbon fiber.
Adorned with butterfly doors, front splitter, and quad exhausts, its interior boasts carbon fiber bucket seats, air conditioning, and a touchscreen infotainment system.
Under the hood lies a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged Fury V8 engine, churning out a monstrous 1,817 horsepower and 1,193 lb-ft of torque.
With a claimed top speed of 301 mph and a blistering 0-186 mph time of under 10 seconds, the performance credentials are undeniable. However, the lingering question remains: Does its badge justify its $3 million price tag?