What is the most powerful hypercar in the world?
Hint, it’s not a Ferrari and it depends on what you include or exclude, but this is the short list.
Why are we asking? Because Hennessey has just claimed the title of the world’s most powerful “manual” hypercar with is updated Hennessey Venom F5‑M Evolution.
Only 12 F5-M Roadsters will be built, priced from US $2.65 million.
The new model features new chassis, unique aerodynamics, bespoke interior, and distinctive 55-inch dorsal fin.
The Venom F5-M makes its global debut in the Goodwood ‘Supercar Paddock’ where it will treat the crowds to the sound of its twin-turbo V8 engine thundering up the Goodwood Hill twice daily throughout the four-day festival which gets underway this weekend.
While the Venom may be the most powerful “manual” hyper or supercar in the world, the top honour goes to a battery electric vehicle however.
Wer’re talking about the Austrian-built Tushek Aeon V with 1840kW of power and a blink and you miss it 0-100km/h time of just 1.8 seconds.
It’s followed by the hybrid petrol-electric Koenigsegg Gemera, with 1700kW from its hybrid V8 system.
Then there’s the fully-electric Rimac Nevera R, with 1550kW.
And finally, in fourth position, sits the Hennessey Venom F5‑M (M for manual) with 1355kW (the auto ups this to 1515kW).
Needless to say they’re all extremely quick cars. Here’s a rundown of the essential specs:
1. Tushek Aeon E (BEV)
Motor type and size: 4 x independent electric motors (one per wheel), liquid‑cooled
Power: 1840kW
Torque: 3400Nm (claimed)
Transmission: Single‑speed direct drive
Drive: All‑wheel drive (full torque vectoring)
Kerb weight: 2100kg
0–100km/h: 1.8s (claimed)
Top speed: 450km/h (claimed)
2. Koenigsegg Gemera (Hybrid)
Motor type and size: 5.0L twin‑turbo V8 with Dark Matter 597kW electric motor
Power: 1692kW
Torque: 2750Nm
Transmission: 9‑speed Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT) multi‑clutch
Drive: All‑wheel drive with 4‑wheel torque vectoring and 4‑wheel steering
Kerb weight: 2022kg (90L fuel, all fluids)
0–100km/h: 2.0s (estimated)
Top speed: target >400km/h
3. Rimac Nevera R (BEV)
Motor type and size: 4 x permanent‑magnet synchronous electric motors (one per wheel)
Power: 1550kW
Torque: 2300Nm (claimed)
Transmission: Single‑speed direct
Drive: All‑wheel drive (full torque vectoring)
Kerb weight: 2155kg (dry = 2150 kg)
0–100km/h: 1.85s (claimed; 0–400–0 in 29.7 s, 27 world acceleration records)
Top speed: 440km/h (claimed; variant of C_Two, which is targeted at 440km/h)
4. Hennessey Venom F5 / Venom F5 Evolution (PETROL)
Venom F5‑M (manual)
Motor type and size: 6.6 L twin‑turbo V8
Power: 1355 kW
Torque: 1617Nm
Transmission: 6‑speed gated manual
Drive: Rear‑wheel drive
Kerb weight: 1360kg
0–100km/h: Slightly slower than the automatic due to shift time and traction limits (exact figure not published)
Top speed: Same target >500km/h, limited by gearing and traction; no separate top‑speed figure yet
Venom F5 Evolution (upgraded automatic)
Motor type and size: Same 6.6 L twin‑turbo V8, upgraded tune
Power: 1515kW (E85)
Torque: 1900Nm (estimated from power increase)
Transmission: 7‑speed single‑clutch automated manual
Drive: Rear‑wheel drive
Kerb weight: Still around 1360–1400kg
0–100km/h: 2.5s (estimated)
Top speed: Still targeting >500km/h; no official higher verified figure yet
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