Hennessey Unveils Venom F5-M at Goodwood on Forgeline One-Piece Forged Monoblock Wheels
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has long served as the stage for some of the world's most exciting automotive debuts, and this month Hennessey Special Vehicles arrived with one of its most ambitious creations yet. Riding on Forgeline one-piece forged monoblock wheels, the new Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster made its global debut at Goodwood as the world's most powerful manual hypercar. Combining a six-speed gated manual transmission, an open-top roadster configuration, and a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter Fury V8 producing 2,031 horsepower, the F5-M represents Hennessey's most driver-focused interpretation of the Venom platform to date.
Designed, developed, and built in Texas, the Venom F5-M was created for enthusiasts who still crave a direct mechanical connection between driver and machine. At a time when most hypercars rely on increasingly sophisticated automated transmissions and electronic systems, the F5-M embraces driver involvement through a traditional six-speed gated manual gearbox while retaining the extraordinary performance that has become synonymous with the Venom name.
The F5-M incorporates many of the performance enhancements introduced with the Venom F5 Evolution package, including revised aerodynamics, active suspension technology, and the full 2,031-horsepower output of the Fury V8. The combination makes the F5-M the world's most powerful manual road car and one of the most extreme hypercars ever created.
Helping channel all 2,031 horsepower to the pavement is a custom Forgeline wheel package consisting of 19x10 front and 20x12 rear one-piece forged monoblock HP2 wheels finished in Brushed with Gloss Satin Brass. The distinctive finish complements the F5-M's bespoke specification while providing the lightweight strength and durability required by one of the most powerful road-going vehicles ever built.
The F5-M also introduces several unique features that distinguish it from other members of the Venom family. A prominent 55-inch dorsal fin extends from the roof scoop toward the rear of the car, helping enhance high-speed stability while giving the F5-M a dramatic profile unlike anything else on the road today. The first customer example displayed at Goodwood also featured numerous bespoke details created through Hennessey's Maverick personalization program.
Only 12 examples of the Venom F5-M Roadster are slated for production, with pricing beginning at $2.65 million.
Throughout the Festival of Speed, professional racing driver Alex Brundle piloted the Venom F5-M up the famous Goodwood hill climb, allowing spectators to experience the sound and spectacle of a 2,031-horsepower manual-transmission hypercar in motion. The combination of an open cockpit, gated manual shifter, and twin-turbo Fury V8 made the F5-M one of the most talked-about debuts of the event.
From its 2,031-horsepower Fury V8 to its six-speed gated manual transmission, the Venom F5-M represents a celebration of driver engagement in an increasingly digital automotive world. Following its successful debut at Goodwood, Hennessey's latest hypercar has already earned a place among the most memorable performance car introductions of 2026.
Congratulations to the entire Hennessey Special Vehicles team on an incredible debut, and thank you for trusting Forgeline.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has long served as the stage for some of the world's most exciting automotive debuts, and this month Hennessey Special Vehicles arrived with one of its most ambitious creations yet. Riding on Forgeline one-piece forged monoblock wheels, the new Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster made its global debut at Goodwood as the world's most powerful manual hypercar. Combining a six-speed gated manual transmission, an open-top roadster configuration, and a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter Fury V8 producing 2,031 horsepower, the F5-M represents Hennessey's most driver-focused interpretation of the Venom platform to date.
Designed, developed, and built in Texas, the Venom F5-M was created for enthusiasts who still crave a direct mechanical connection between driver and machine. At a time when most hypercars rely on increasingly sophisticated automated transmissions and electronic systems, the F5-M embraces driver involvement through a traditional six-speed gated manual gearbox while retaining the extraordinary performance that has become synonymous with the Venom name.
The F5-M incorporates many of the performance enhancements introduced with the Venom F5 Evolution package, including revised aerodynamics, active suspension technology, and the full 2,031-horsepower output of the Fury V8. The combination makes the F5-M the world's most powerful manual road car and one of the most extreme hypercars ever created.
Helping channel all 2,031 horsepower to the pavement is a custom Forgeline wheel package consisting of 19x10 front and 20x12 rear one-piece forged monoblock HP2 wheels finished in Brushed with Gloss Satin Brass. The distinctive finish complements the F5-M's bespoke specification while providing the lightweight strength and durability required by one of the most powerful road-going vehicles ever built.
The F5-M also introduces several unique features that distinguish it from other members of the Venom family. A prominent 55-inch dorsal fin extends from the roof scoop toward the rear of the car, helping enhance high-speed stability while giving the F5-M a dramatic profile unlike anything else on the road today. The first customer example displayed at Goodwood also featured numerous bespoke details created through Hennessey's Maverick personalization program.
Only 12 examples of the Venom F5-M Roadster are slated for production, with pricing beginning at $2.65 million.
Throughout the Festival of Speed, professional racing driver Alex Brundle piloted the Venom F5-M up the famous Goodwood hill climb, allowing spectators to experience the sound and spectacle of a 2,031-horsepower manual-transmission hypercar in motion. The combination of an open cockpit, gated manual shifter, and twin-turbo Fury V8 made the F5-M one of the most talked-about debuts of the event.
From its 2,031-horsepower Fury V8 to its six-speed gated manual transmission, the Venom F5-M represents a celebration of driver engagement in an increasingly digital automotive world. Following its successful debut at Goodwood, Hennessey's latest hypercar has already earned a place among the most memorable performance car introductions of 2026.
Congratulations to the entire Hennessey Special Vehicles team on an incredible debut, and thank you for trusting Forgeline.
