Unique in the world, the model dispenses with dual clutch and bets on an "H" selector to manage a 187.3 kgfm V8 engine that reaches 250 km/h in 4th gear
For Hennessey, the search for top speed doesn’t need many automated mechanisms, and the Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution LF proves it: the Texas automaker’s hypercar (USA) ignores the dual-clutch transmissions common in sports cars to bet on a purist experience: a six-speed manual transmission with an “H” selector.
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The heart of this unique unit — dubbed the “Land Force” — is the 6.6-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, known as the “Fury”. The set has been revised to deliver an impressive 2.031 hp and 187,3 kgfm. All this power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels, which turns driving into an exercise in precision and challenge.
During track tests with experienced driver David Donohue, the Revolution LF reached 250 km/h in moments, using only fourth gear. Mastering such power through a clutch pedal requires not only extreme skill, but a considerable dose of courage from the driver, positioning the model as an outlier in the hypercar industry.
Unlike its European competitors, which seek millimeter and silent changes, Hennessey prioritized sensory engagement. Therefore, the activation of the gear lever produces dry metallic sounds, compared, according to those who drove the car, to the bolt of a sniper rifle. To make driving feasible, engineering incorporated an automatic rev synchronization system and reinforced carbon-ceramic brakes.
The roar of the engine accompanies the brutality of the project. Instead of the high-pitched howl common in high-revving engines, the Revolution LF emits a thunderous roar, typical of American drag cars. As the only manual Venom F5 ever built, the model represents the pinnacle of the brand’s exclusivity, combining raw vigor with a technical refinement of the track that defies modern logic.
