Venom F5 Update with John Hennessey | Venom GT Top Speed Anniversary

This week, Hennessey marks ten years since the Venom GT's record-breaking 270.4 MPH top speed run at Kennedy Space Center. To mark the occasion, John Hennessey took a moment to reflect on the Venom GT as well as to share an update regarding this year's plans for Venom F5 top-speed testing.
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[@techtim123]

This is the classy way to call out your competition and stir up the market! I love this kinda video!

[@vincentlu36]

It's good for the market

[@jordancurran5498]

I agree. Although it felt a bit whiney at one part

[@jerryday8817]

Didn't the GT40 on GMG do 310mph+ ?

[@einautofan6685]

​@@jerryday8817This Ford GT was heavily tuned! It's basically like a Dragster! But the Goal for this Year is breaking the 311MPH/500KPH Barrier in a production Megacar!😉

[@senilestix]

You keep bragging about a dam record "YOU NEVER HAD! In the words of Sean Connery... Losers always moan about their best.... Winners go home and F*** the prom queen!!

[@MrYabber]

Oh my lord I’ve been waiting 8 years for SOMETHING, some sort of update, and here it is.

[@lukepowell7623]

That was a whole bunch of nothing. Just run the car

[@einautofan6685]

Yep, it was more or less Bla Bla Bla Bla... but in a good way! I know it's not that easy to plan a 500 kph / 311 mph Highspeed Run... But after all the years, it's about time!!! All Competitors (Venom F5, Tuatara and Jesko Absolut) should be ready and tested enough this Year! No more excuses... The Race is on! Good Luck to All!😎👍

[@SlowZz34]

Finally addressed the elephant in the room

[@awokeone7997]

Get the Bugatti Chiron, Jesko and the F5 all at the same time on the same road to see who breaks and make it a live stream, guarantee there will be millions watching.

[@ohedd]

That would be the car event of the decade.

[@awokeone7997]

@ohedd competition brings the best out of people and that would be one hell of a show for us gear heads

[@MusclePianist]

In this way of competition they will need very widht road for safety

[@troypatillo1688]

You’re right and I’d be watching too!

[@SkyLineR34GT-R]

The new Holy-Trinity

[@mw66683]

More race tracks are needed in Southeast Texas!

[@GidDree]

I-10

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@GidDree that would be NUTTY haha!

[@Sharpshooter111]

Honestly loved the honesty and open communication of this video. Reminds me of how in-tune you guys are with your audience compared to most manufacturers

[@StandingUpForBetter]

In that journey to 300 MPH, with the F5, Team Hennessey has made the most incredible American hypercar to ever exist. A production car capable of going 300 + MPH is mind boggling and the stuff of sci fi and yet here we are. God speed John Hennessey. God speed. During a time when our country has not been shining too bright, Hennessey Performance has been one of the few bright spots and has given us all a great sense of American pride. You all definitely have my thoughts and my prayers for success. BTW the F5 looks STUNNING!!!

[@94OJGT]

ford gt went 310 in 2022

[@StandingUpForBetter]

@@94OJGT Amazing. Was that on pump gas? Please share the info.

[@anthony.van11]

@@StandingUpForBetter Look up Johnny Bohmer’s “BADD GT”. Runs on E85. Would hardly call it emissions compliant in all 50 states either, but it is street legal. Kind of a bad comparison since one is a insane build and one is a “production” car, even if low-volume

[@ludda42]

@@94OJGTcan’t compare modified cars vs stock production cars

[@StandingUpForBetter]

@@anthony.van11 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. The fact that it was even possible is amazing to me.

[@cliffjumper1506]

John Hennessy, what we wish other american automakers could be.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Agreed!

[@jeromep3182]

Hey hey wait a minute let’s not forget about Steve saleen building the Saleen S7 he did that before John and he tuned cars too just like John we gotta give him his flowers too now.

[@choward874]

They are running a big production line. Big difference.he can take his sweet time rolling cars out.

[@JS-.-]

That’s an odd statement. I can’t now and will never be able to afford any of the cars that John tunes or produces…so I’m kind of glad there is a manufacturer like Honda that makes cars that last hundreds of thousands of miles and hold their value. Not many American manufacturers can say the same.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

@@JS-.- You are not wrong. I love what John is doing but I too am not in a position to buy any of his cars like I can't buy a Ferrari or Lambo but I do like the fact they exist. I do own a Toyota and a Honda and both cars have never given me any issues since I bought them new 5 years ago.

[@stealthhtm23]

absolutely love that SSC is not even in the conversation 🤣

[@ohedd]

Gosh that 330mph ordeal really ruined their reputation.. It's a shame because the more the merrier, but they made their bed and now have to sleep in it.

[@cowcheese1983]

Just remember SSC ran nasa at 287 or so and John is saying nasa isnt long enough to run to meet their goal....SSC still has stuff to go

[@playgt326]

​@@ohedd But they acknowledged that there was a mistake, they tested the top speed again, the first was 286mph, and the new one and is confirmed was 295mph 👌🏻

[@ohedd]

@@cowcheese1983 Yep, I agree. Tuatara is impressive, but they did ruin their reputation and that is a shame. But also, it should be noted that neither SSC or Hennessey are homologated for road use like Bugatti and Koenigsegg are. The latter have passed emissions and crash safety, whereas SSC and Hennessey are on show and display. That already makes the comparison kind of weird and unfair. Like getting your 1800bhp through emissions testing is sort of part of the challenge, otherwise it's not that different from just tuning.

[@cowcheese1983]

@@ohedd true that. They all need to run their runs on the same road man and same day. Wind assist, tyre science, road surface, ambient temperatures, performance pressure etc.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

One thing that is not talked about much is just how damn gorgeous the F5 is! It is really a striking car from alll angles. And the Venom F5 also won the prestigious Red Dot award for car design. 🇺🇸 Murica

[@TheDwightMamba]

But... Lotus.

[@joe13c00l2]

@TheDwightMamba Lotus what? The Venom F5 is not using a Lotus chassis if that's what you're saying.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

@TheDwightMamba dude, the old Venom GT was on a Lotus chassis. The Venom F5 is built from the ground up with a carbon fiber monocoque. Totally different cars. Do some research please.

[@bradlong4179]

To hear the motor is incredible It has showed up at a couple car meet here in Houston. You can just hear the lope of the cam

[@TheDwightMamba]

@@superchargedsteve3411 and yet the F5 still looks like a stretched Lotus.

[@ethanh3375]

Love the Venom GT. What a feat it achieved. I'd love to see a video with the 4 main wr challengers from past and present. Venom GT and F5, Veyron SS and Chiron, Ultimate Aero and Tuatara, Agera and Jesko. It would be interesting to see as all the cars are so different from one another

[@ethanh3375]

Wishing you luck and securing the record

[@joebeus6886]

Maybe Steve from Hamilton Collection with Triple F brothers! 😉

[@alexfischer7876]

The Extreme Legacy Showdown... only on _Forza Horizon 5._ Not sure if they go through with such ambitious event IRL.

[@asianmanfromasia]

I love the friendly competition. This speed war is inspiring innovation between Hennessy, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg. Constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible What I also love is the contrast between the 3. Hennessy = Blue collared, raw power Bugatti = Elegant and posh Koenigsegg = Technical and sophisticated

[@einautofan6685]

What about SSC Tuatara??? Why everybody forgets SSC? They are around too for over 10 Years! And they archieved 485KPH allready and confirmed!!!

[@asianmanfromasia]

@@einautofan6685 Where have you been? SSC admitted the record was fake like 3 years ago

[@einautofan6685]

@@asianmanfromasia Check the record run from last year!😉

[@alexfischer7876]

Shelby Supercars (SSC) is the fourth side of _Above 500 KMH War._ Don't forget that.

[@einautofan6685]

@@alexfischer7876 I hope we will see a real breakthru this year! 311MPH / 500KPH should be the Goal!😎👍

[@marcusoctober4856]

SSC has left the conversation

[@einautofan6685]

No!😜

[@adamfehr1994]

Ya, for lying

[@devinmetz7890]

Lets GOOOO! This has me so pumped I have been following these top speed wars between companies the whole way and I would personally LOVE to see Hennessey win that title back this year. Good Luck to John and the team!!

[@hayatojp1249]

cant wait to see it Go for 500kph and 300mph

[@chrisgoat6435]

300 mph are far away from 500 kph 😂

[@einautofan6685]

311 MPH = 500 KPH The Goal is breaking the magical 500 KPH barrier! IMO Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut or the SSC Tuatara / Tuatara Striker will do it this Year! We will see...😉👍

[@z06doc86]

What appears to be a gray F5 is absolutely beautiful in that color. Awesome vehicle. Thanks for the update.

[@joe13c00l2]

There's a full exposed carbon F5 Revolution with yellow accents and pinstripes, you gotta see it. It's the most beautiful spec

[@chrisgoat6435]

Grey is an incredible color to go along with carbon parts.

[@misshazel271]

Absolutely beautiful! I enjoy watching you run them.

[@michaelgakanga]

And he finally addressed the FAQs

[@alekspen]

In all things you get to hear John talk he always says the other manufacturers name out loud, the other manufacturers never mention their competitors by name Good on him for recognising friendly competition

[@sumitsteyn]

looking forward to see the video out soon

[@Hellsatanx]

I love they way you talk about it, it seems whenever anyone else talks about these records they either don't acknowledge their competition at all or they talk about every way they did it wrong or that it doesn't count.

[@LuvMyGT500]

All the best to you John and the entire team at Hennessy. I love watching your American Muscle bully around those hyper-cars.

[@6deste]

Absolutely love the Venom F5, such an awesome car. Fingers crossed you get the record first

[@NRF787]

So excited for Hennessey. I've been following you guys since around 2013 when the Venom GT set the record. I remember when the Venom GT was featured in the 2012 Need for Speed Most Wanted game. Good luck!

[@nab23]

@@zethloveless7238 ?

[@1bojanbojan]

This is amazing update!

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

Johns slimmed up quite a bit, looking good man!

[@johnlundvall8911]

Looking forward to see the future competition between your car and the other hypercars.

[@scotthodson3877]

Good luck!! You all got this!!

[@MrTheHeadlines]

I just wanna say thank you for updating us and giving us exactly what happened what took so long and etc because I’ve been a loyal fan since the first venom gt came out and I was extremely upset seeing all these other companies breaking records while I’m just holding on like y’all just wait until the f5 does it then fast forward it never happened 😢but I’m happy now i understand

[@jayhaynes5964]

Well played, John.

[@nyelement007]

We need longer run ways. Thanks John! I'm Chevy Camaro fan love the kits. Sounds good and the acceleration test are so awesome. Your awesome man!!!!!😂😎😎😎

[@mikeross5627]

Bugatti, Koenigsegg or whoever should offer a spot for Hennessy to run their car. Show some class guys. Let’s have a couple cars attempt into the same day.

[@d1rt_baggg]

Volkswagen won't let Koenigsegg test on Ehra-Lessien either.

[@No-Name360]

Volkswagen (Bugatti) they are really scared that their record might be beaten so they'll never let others give a chance on their own tested tracks

[@excarnator]

@@No-Name360 I'm not even sure that's a problem anymore. The track was barely long enough for the Chiron Super Sport's run.

[@joebeus6886]

​@@No-Name360 Since 2021 Bugatti is under Rimac, with Mate Rimac as Bugatti-Rimac CEO !! Btw this year BR1 is coming...😎

[@Darkside540]

​​​@@No-Name360 bugatti doesn't hold the record. They did their speed run with car in a spec that you can't buy and only went in one direction on a track nobody else is allowed to use.

[@DanielMCFC_]

Excited to what's to come this year for the F5 - the most underrated hypercar.

[@EastTheBeast911]

Thanks!

[@Markthegreat6789]

I am so pumped for this! Cant wait to see how this unfolds. It has all the ingredients for a movie in 40 years about the speed record battle between Hennessey, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg for the fastest car. Maybe another company will also throw their hat in the ring? Who knows, but it’s a great

[@juangonzalez6872]

Impressive 🤩

[@violinmiata]

Love the camaraderie between automakers at the very top!

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

More of these videos! A LOT MORE! 🎉

[@GoodysGarage]

Firm handshakes John and the team at Hennesey! America is rooting for you 🤝

[@PhillyDee215]

Fantastic vehicle...and man I miss driving on that I-10 highway

[@williamrobb2232]

What an incredible looking car to go with all that power.

[@bolanola3444]

Let’s gooooo Mr. Hennessy. Love from katy texas

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

I like this man's energy.

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Great video...you've got a new subscriber!!

[@RobertHillYoutube]

I'm excited I've been waiting since 2014

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

History in the making🎉

[@WhitegaiaOU812]

Love from Nashville! Let's see them horse torques!

[@samsonfpv8902]

He Low Key Just Called Out Every Car Manufacturer And Looked Classy Doing It

[@dheerendrayadav8335]

And loved the fact that he forgetted about the car which did 295 mph on same runway like it didn't even existed 😆

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi John, what about a 20 mile tri oval. Now the problem would be fuel, don’t you think?

[@Bippu_4.3]

tires

[@carguy3645]

That’s a crazy speed man. Wow

[@jtb3797]

Finally! It's about time john

[@matthewlewis-zw3tf]

Congratulations 🎊 . Great car! 🎉🎉🎉

[@dannyhyde7019]

I cant wait to see it.

[@CyrusGameWorlds]

I really love to see which hypercar is the fastest from Hennessey Venom F5, Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, Bugatti Bolide, SP Automotiv Chaos, Arrera automobili SD+, Trion Nemesis RR, Devel Sixteen and SSC Tuatara.

[@DirtyD07]

Run 300+ on I10 through sealy? That's some insane stuff right there. Last time I drive that section it was the surface of the moon.

[@MattTaylor7]

Great video, very open and honest and just down to earth John is. would love an American car to be 300+ on an American road. Go get em'

[@dexstarksmarforcom7616]

Do you have any videos of the viper venom 1000TT I still have the article on it hitting 255Mph back in like 08

[@craigparamore4619]

Does the 8.7 mile oval in Uvalde in west TX have long enough straights to accomplish the top speed?

[@LarryKay41510]

Have to love the acknowledgment of Koenisegg and Bugatti along with the friendly competition

[@isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955]

Good stuff! Looking forward to the results! America against the world baby

[@onewade1974]

Texas horsepower and Texas ingenuity! Outside Tyler, Texas, there is a fairly new loop private funded tollroad called loop 49. I'm guessing it's 10-15 miles long. There are a few hills and slight or long curves, but there are a couple of flat long stretches. Also, the majority of the road doesn't have anything built close to it. It's 2, 3, and 4 lanes at times, so it averages 3 lanes with shoulders. It's all a single asphalt/ concrete surface, so the lanes aren't separated by a median or anything else. Plus, it's still new enough that there's not many houses or businesses built along the road.

[@MarMPB]

Mr. Hennessey calling out the competition! 💪🏻

[@Sp1Eagle]

I take my hat off to you Mr Hennessey ! The world really hopes you make it safely. I look forward to the video.

[@fartdonkey8290]

It's i tip my hat... You internet people are so ignorant. Let the sink in

[@Calebj18]

I’m in love with the fact that an American foundation is fighting for a lead title in road to 300 mph against multi billion dollar companies

[@sangamum9192]

Come to India. Pininfarina battista did their top speed record over here.😊

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

Most of the roads ive seen in India can barely fit a scooter and are made of dirt. This would not survive 😂

[@No-Name360]

Even I'm Indian , dont make joke bro 😹

[@noorjahan2613]

358 kph hmm still cant beat rimac

[@pharoahkenun999]

John you brilliant minded man well done you're energy seems really nice as well cheers

[@chiefdabstoomuch3915]

I’m 23, I’ve met one of this man’s kids in college, the fact that 10 years ago this man’s had baby’s and little children and still reached for 300mph, the dedication is like very very few others, an absolute Texas Legend!! Been a fan for as long as I can remember ❤️❤️

[@mbc9290]

From that beautiful red VR4 to now and beyond. Incredible, amazing and a legendary pure bred & proud American 🇺🇸 legacy, John! Mission accomplished 🏆! God Bless you and team sir 🙏👍❤🇺🇸! Thank you ☺️!

[@user-hz1nc9yu3z]

Try CFB Goose Bay in Labrador. One of the runways, there, was a backup runway for the Space Shuttle, so might meet your test needs.

[@lilap3037]

Absolutely love Hennessey and what they stand for. Even if they don't make it to 300 or over. Hats off to the Hennessey team 🫡🇺🇸

[@RedLP5000S]

I ADORE the Venom F5. Especially in the blue debut color.

[@einautofan6685]

Ever seen the SSC Tuatara Striker?😉

[@alexluke84]

Let's go for a record 💪

[@tazanteflight8670]

Imagine having a camera, and that car, and the keys, yet this is the video that was produced...

[@Black66]

Venom GT and the F5 are both awesome cars! 500K would be over the top awesome !

[@Legendary-2024]

i love the friendly rivalry between you and Bugatti john lol. i agree when you said i think Bugatti is just waiting for someone else to try so they can knock em back down ahah. i bet the f5 can do 300mph all day soon as the highway is available for you john! the venom f5 and the ssc tuatura would be a cool race to see! that dude was also trying for 300mph but fell short.

[@omletow6967]

didnt fall short. got 280 and lied cause thats all they could push out of it lol

[@Legendary-2024]

@@omletow6967 lol yea its been years since they said they would '' re try'' still waiting eh lol

[@keifcuadras9742]

You and bugatti and Koenigsegg should just run all at the same place same day (but could you imagine)

[@HennesseyPerformanceF5]

Mate Rimac could make this happen at the VW proving grounds in Ehra-Lessein. We are game.

[@keifcuadras9742]

@@HennesseyPerformanceF5 that would be one hell of a competition!

[@joebeus6886]

​@@HennesseyPerformanceF5 + Carwow or Top Gear and then break the 500 km/h + break the Internet !!! 💥💥 😉

[@joebeus6886]

Top Speed WR: Bugatti Chiron SS Acceleration WRs: Rimac Nevera Nurburgring record: Merc AMG One 3 King's Who's next...😎 PS Top Speed WR in reverse: Rimac Nevera 😁

[@einautofan6685]

What about SSC Tuatara? They allready archieved official 285 or 287 MPH...

[@NRF787]

Would love to see some acceleration numbers (and possibly records) for the F5 too.

[@Mike-jz8hr]

Go for it

[@thepluggedrealm]

I believe that the F5 Hennessy Is Capable To Surpass The Super Sport 300+ Hennessy has been modifying cars over 10+ years with experience 🤩🔥💪🏼

[@mrmojorising4877]

The venom is pure madness love that damn car

[@neoquest2012]

You got this, no doubt about it 😎👊

[@mpa420]

If they do it on I-10 I'll hope to be in the service road watching it haul ass on by 🤪 I got to see one in person at the facility last week and it looks fantastic. Didn't see it running hard but heard it popping off in the distance.

[@LSDdreams808]

He made the coolest looking vipers ever i cant get enough of the copper hennessey viper 800 that body kit is amazing..

[@RobertMitchell]

Ever since I was at the NASA runway a few days after your previous top speed test, I’ve wondered what updates were made to the car? Very shortly after that last attempt you guys said you would be focusing not on top speed runs but on building customer cars. Quickly, many cars were delivered to customers. What changes will you be retrofitting to the existing customer cars to ensure the high speed capability and stability? The timeline between knowing the final result of the last speed testing and the parallel production schedule could only leave current customer cars sitting at the same aerodynamic and performance level of the last test car. Eager to see how fast this platform can safely run!

[@Thicc1le]

What an absolute legend! “if you ain’t first, you’re last!” - murica

[@tobysemler]

Can't trust anything VW says, anyway. You boys are the real deal. Amazing work so far, can't wait to see what's in store next.

[@Bwill-hn2pc]

What a ridiculously awesome lookin car the venom is!

[@adam-bm8zs]

Woohooo I’m stoked

[@PoweredbyMario]

It would be amazing if several brands got together and competed on the same day on the same track for a real apples to apples comparison.

[@blblawhoo4338]

how many mpg is this? is it street legal

[@wondering_jaay]

I really hope Hennessey wins!!! Good Luck Gentlemen

[@einautofan6685]

It's maybe Hennessey, Koenigsegg or SSC for the 500 KPH run this Year! Bugatti said they are out of Competition after the Chiron Supersport 300 MPH run...

[@Whitegaia48]

You're an American icon. American made is the only cars, trucks, SUVs.

[@itstheclarks]

Such a down to earth guy

[@artysanmobile]

One question. What about the tires?

[@samuddhaofficial4303]

Forget about Bugatti for this moment. This is all about Koenigsegg Absolute and Hennessey Venom F5.

[@90texas]

Working at Hennessy is my dream job. I would give anything to be apart of building/designing a masterpiece with the Hennessy badge

[@Habiballahafkhami]

We will wait to see the legend top speed of venom f5 over300mph

[@Egyptianwolf536]

owning one of these would be a dream

[@SingleSpeederLife]

What about the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio where Callaway set there record with the sledgehammer? Probably not smooth enough anymore?

[@N3RF4LIF3]

I love the history, great fire lit under the everyone playing the game. I can't wait to see how everyone responds!

[@mattfrench884]

Great speech man. MERICA