Hennessey Venom F5-M, the car with 1,817 CV and a manual gearbox

The manual gearbox is something many drivers like, for the sensations it transmits when driving. But it is true that when a car is very powerful, it becomes more complicated to rely on this type of drivetrain, and an automatic gearbox is usually preferred. Even so, there are extremely powerful cars that use manual gearboxes, a real experience to discover.

The Hennessey Venom F5-M has just been unveiled and its figures are impressive. This model is based on the Venom F5 Roadster, but unlike it, it does not use a seven-speed automated manual gearbox. Instead, it features a six-speed pure manual gearbox.

This model uses the same twin-turbo 6.6-litre V8 engine, which produces the same power as the other model, that is, 1,817 CV, and a torque figure of 1,618 Nm. It should be noted that this version will not be as quick as its twin brother, but its figures will be just as spectacular.

Using the manual gearbox means it takes a little longer to reach the top speed of the car, but the sensations are the same or even more intense. It is important to know that only 12 units of this model will be built, so it is more about enjoying what the model offers than the speed it reaches.

Besides having three pedals, this model has other differences from the standard version. One of them is a fin measuring 1,400 mm that runs from behind the seats to the tail. In the same position there is an air intake. In the cabin we find a larger centre console than in the other model. In this one there are several air vents placed horizontally.

In front of the driver is the fork-shaped steering wheel typical of Hennessey, with a large number of buttons on its surface. The design allows an adequate view of the instrument cluster, something essential at the controls of a vehicle like this. Each of these cars will have a price of 2.5 million euros, a price in line with the car’s capabilities.