Hennessey Reveals 850-HP SUPER VENOM Mustang
To commemorate its founding in 1991, the company is only producing 91 of these supercars…
Hennessey, the hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has revealed its new SUPER VENOM Mustang featuring a wide range of performance, aerodynamic and styling enhancements. The Texas-based firm increased the power of the factory 5.0L V8 engine by 70%, boosting output from 500 bhp to 850 bhp, alongside 55% higher torque–650 pound-feet at 4,900 rpm. The SUPER VENOM also features an all-new bespoke VenomAero carbon fiber performance kit that enhances handling and cooling.
“Over the years we have only branded our most potent cars with our ‘Venom’ trademark: Venom Vipers, Venom GT and most recently our Venom F5,” said John Hennessey, company founder, and CEO. “We are excited to unveil our SUPER VENOM Mustang as it offers supercar performance and can now be ordered directly from Ford dealers with a full warranty. Further, we are excited to commemorate our company’s founding in 1991 by offering only 91 units and a unique ’91 Icon livery.”
Hennessey also added a high-flow air induction system, high-performance supercharger, upgraded fuel injectors and fuel pump, plus its engine management system to boost the Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine’s power to 850 bhp. The in-house designed and developed, fully carbon fiber VenomAero kit consists of a more aggressive front splitter, a functional front hood vent, side skirts, functional front fender louvers, a rear deck lid with an integrated duck bill and a tall, fixed, rear track wing.
SUPER VENOM Package Available on GT Coupe and Dark Horse Platforms
The SUPER VENOM Mustang package is available on both the GT coupe and Dark Horse platform in either 10-speed automatic or 6-speed manual form. Available to order directly through authorized Ford dealers as well as via Hennessey direct, the SUPER VENOM Dark Horse is priced at $163,950 while the SUPER VENOM GT starts at $149,950. Both builds include the full Ford factory warranty, plus a three-year/36,000-mile Hennessey limited warranty. Production of the new model is already underway at Hennessey’s Sealy, Texas, HQ.
“The Hennessey VenomAero track pack enhancements deliver improved handling and grip when driving the SUPER VENOM Mustang hard on road or track,” stated Brian Jones, Hennessey VP of engineering. “We’ve also achieved better cooling, and added a suite of aerodynamic devices to ensure our version of the Mustang delivers at the pinnacle of performance.”
Ford’s stock Dark Horse has 500 bhp and can hit 60 mph from stationary in 3.7 seconds, in 10-speed auto form. According to Hennessey, the uprated SUPER VENOM Mustang achieves the same speed in just 3.2 seconds. The standard Dark Horse covers the quarter mile in 12 seconds at 118.4 mph, while Hennessey claims the SUPER VENOM betters this benchmark too, covering the same distance in 10.9 seconds at 133 mph.
Ordering the complete package direct from an authorized Ford dealer or Hennessey, customers can opt for three bespoke liveries—available in black, silver and red—to pair with the factory paint color. The SUPER VENOM’s ‘91 Icon livery—a nod to the founding year of Hennessey Performance—adds visual distinctiveness, enhanced further by 20-inch lightweight performance wheels, Hennessey and SUPER VENOM badging, plus the Hennessey signature logo ghosted into the rear wing.
“We worked hard to celebrate the esteemed Mustang bloodline with the design of our SUPER VENOM,” added Nathan Malinick, Hennessey director of design. “With a unique interior and track-focused enhancements outside, we recognize the iconic muscle car’s sporting heritage alongside that of Hennessey Performance.”
Hennessey’s in-house design team also transformed the interior, with bespoke Hennessey leather and Alcantara seats available in blue or black custom styles. Compatible with the comfort or Recaro sports seats, the Hennessey design also features an embossed Hennessey signature logo. The team also retrimmed the center console, and the dash includes a tailor-made plaque detailing each SUPER VENOM Mustang’s individual serial number.
