New Hennessey Mustang: A Limited-Edition Powerhouse
Hennessey Performance continues to push the seventh-generation Ford Mustang to new heights.
The Texas-based tuner unveiled its latest take on the long-running muscle car, the Super Venom. The build is based on the current GT and Dark Horse variants and boosts output to a ridiculous degree to turn the vehicle into a race-ready burnout machine.
As with all Hennessey builds the only place to start with the Super Venom Mustang is under the hood. The shop has taken the fourth-generation Coyote 5.0-liter V-8 found in both variants and added a high-performance supercharger, high-flow air induction system, upgraded fuel injectors and fuel pump, and a new engine management system. Those changes combine to bump output up to a ridiculous 850 hp and 650 ft lbs of torque. That’s 350 hp and 418 ft lbs of torque more than the standard version of the Dark Horse, which works out to an increase of 70 percent (and slightly more in the case of the GT).
Drivers won’t have any problem feeling the boost in performance, either. Hennessey says the muscle car, which is available with either a 10-speed automatic or a six-speed manual, can rocket from zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and run the standing quarter mile in 10.9 seconds. Those are improvements of 0.5 seconds and 1.1 seconds, respectively.
In addition to the upgraded powertrain, the Super Venom also wears a special ’91 Icon LiveryLiveryThe distinctive, recognizable paint scheme, colors, and markings applied to a vehicle, aircraft, or yacht. Racing liveries, such as classic Gulf blue and orange, have become iconic, and owners increasinglyGo to Livery Glossary (Hennessey was founded in 1991), which is available in either black, red, or silver. The coupé has been outfitted in a carbon-fiber aero that includes a new front splitter, side skirts, and a rather prominent rear wing. There is also Hennessey badging on nearly every surface and 20-inch lightweight performance wheels. The interior, meanwhile, is available in either blue or black leather and Alcantara upholstery and features a “tailor-made” dash plaque with the car’s serial number and optional Recaro sports seats.
Pricing for the Super Venom Mustang starts at $149,950 for the GT version and $163,950 for the Dark Horse. That represents a steep increase over the variant’s $46,560 and $63,080 starting prices. If those numbers don’t put you off, you’ll want to reach out to Hennessey now about reserving your build slot. The company plans to build just 91 examples of the Super Venom Mustang in total.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.