While manual transmissions have been disappearing from vehicles, Hennessey decided to put one in a Venom F5. The custom build created for American entrepreneur Louis Florey was revealed with much fanfare at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, wowing the crowd.
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The bespoke hypercar is the first time a Hennessey Venom F5 has come with a stick shift. That and other details make it a true one-of-one ride and thus highly collectable.
Florey, who is a big car collector, was involved in the process of designing this rather unique ride. It has some different aero pieces than any other Venom F5 on the planet, giving it a look that makes it a standout even among the other rare hypercars.
Adding to that novel flavor is the Coco Brown tint on the carbon fiber body panels paired with River Sand Metallic paint, plus a tri-stripe right down the middle. The thing is a bold statement on wheels.
Like other automakers, the Texas company has been pushing its bespoke design services lately, which is handled a division called Maverick. While such offerings help customers to get exactly the vehicle they’ve always wanted, they’re also lucrative revenue generators for manufacturers.
“When our customers have a dream, we work to make their dreams come true – exceeding customer expectations is a badge of honor,” said John Hennessey, founder and CEO of Hennessey Performance. “Our new ‘Maverick’ division enables our customers to take our American Hypercar to a totally new dimension. I see it as the ultimate expression of the American Dream!”
Of course, a lot of people are loving the fact Florey had Hennessey put a manual transmission in his Venom F5. After all, even if they’re slower, a performance car with a stick shift is infinitely more enjoyable and engaging to drive.
Images via Hennessey Performance
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