Hennessey’s 850hp “super venom” is a 35th anniversary scream

John Hennessey is celebrating 35 years of making fast cars even faster. To mark the date, he just dropped the “Super Venom.” It is an ultra-limited Mustang that makes the factory version look like a toy. Only 35 people will ever own one. This isn’t just a tuning job; it is a full-scale assault on the senses.

Muscle on steroids
The Super Venom starts as a Ford Mustang, but it doesn’t stay that way for long. Hennessey’s team boosted the 5.0-liter V8 power by a massive 70 percent. It now pumps out 850hp. “What started as a love for racing and going fast has turned into something far bigger than I ever imagined,” John Hennessey said. The car also gets a bespoke carbon-fiber kit called ‘VenomAero’ to keep all that power from flying off the road.

Why It matters to your wallet
If you are looking for a car that holds its value, this is it. In the hypercar market trends, rarity equals money. Buying a limited-run Hennessey is often a better bet than a standard Porsche or Ferrari. For the rest of us, this build sets the bar for custom aftermarket builds. It shows what is possible when you ignore the rulebook and focus on raw speed.

A legacy of speed
Since 1991, Hennessey has modified over 18,000 vehicles. They’ve raced at Pikes Peak and hit 300mph with the Venom F5. This new Mustang pays tribute to those roots with “35” badges and a “91” hood graphic. John Hennessey says the “fun of building extreme vehicles” is still what drives the company every day. With a new hypercar on the way and strong ties to Ford and GM, the brand is just getting started.

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