Hennessey's Venom F5 Roadster is potentially the fastest open-top car in production.
unveiled two years ago, and there's been no loss in performance with the removal of the roof, we're told.
The Venom F5 Roadster runs the same twin-turbo 6.6-liter V-8 as its coupe sibling, meaning a peak output of 1,542 hp on pump gas and 1,817 hp on E85. Peak torque is rated at 1,193 lb-ft. The mighty engine, nicknamed Fury, is mated to a 7-speed automated manual transmission and spins the rear wheels only., though the roadster features a feature a removable roof panel that needs to be stored at home.
The removable roof panel is made from carbon fiber and features an Alcantara headliner, and it connects to the car via a pair of high-strength latches. Buyers will receive a separate stand to accommodate the roof panel when it's not in use. Carbon fiber is also used for the other body panels, as well as in the cabin, to help further save weight.
Hennessey still needs to conduct some final tests to validate the car's performance, but the company states the Venom F5 Roadster is engineered to eclipse 300 mph, just like the coupe. Mind you, the highest speed Hennessey has taken the coupeShould the roadster match the coupe in performance, it will be the fastest open-top car of any kind in production. The speed to beat is 265.6 mph, set byHennessey plans to build 30 examples, each priced at $3 million.
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