Hennessey Venom F5: A Supercar Tragedy Unfolds at Kennedy Space Center
In a tragic turn of events, the Hennessey Venom F5 supercar recently met with an accident during aerodynamic design testing at the Kennedy Space Center, USA. On July 1st, American racecar driver David Donohue was pushing the limits of the vehicle, reaching speeds over 400 km/h, when the car suddenly lost downforce, causing it to take flight.
The Hennessey Venom F5 soared over 15 meters into the air, performing at least two full rolls before crashing back down on its roof. Following the impact, the car skidded along the ground for over 90 meters before coming to a complete stop.
Fortunately, the skilled test driver escaped without any significant injuries. However, the vehicle itself suffered extensive damage, with multiple parts shattered and the specialized runway also bearing the brunt of the impact.
The Hennessey Performance team is currently investigating the cause of this unfortunate incident.
The Hennessey Venom F5 was first introduced in December 2020, designed to be an all-around powerhouse on the racetrack and a competitor to the greatest hypercars in history.
Under the hood, the Venom F5 boasts a 6.6-liter Fury V8 twin-turbo engine that delivers an astonishing 1,817 horsepower and 1,617 Nm of torque. This power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 7-speed clutch transmission, enabling the car to reach speeds in excess of 482 km/h.
With only 90 units produced worldwide, including 24 coupes and 30 Roadsters, the Venom F5 is an exclusive hypercar. Additionally, high-performance Revolution and Revolution Roadster variants are also offered in limited numbers, with 24 and 12 units, respectively.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)
