Hennessey designer shows the intricate details of Venom F5 | Car Buzz

2021-10-26 02:57:26 By : Mr. Benson Chen

The badge on the front is thinner than a human hair.

Hennessey Venom F5 is a distinctive American super sports car, and seeing it in the sun recently really made us fall in love with this car even more. We only saw the complete car at the end of last year, but since then, we have been obsessed with some of its details, such as the ultra-light wheels. We don’t have much chance to see more of these details up close, but thanks to a new YouTube video featuring car designer Nathan Malinick, we can now see some extraordinary design booms that make this car so special.

Malnik starts from the front of the car with its unique badge. The badge is made of aluminum and has a thickness of only 8 microns, which is thinner than a hair. Its simple structure and the fact that the badge is applied after painting and before the car is varnished all contribute to improved aerodynamic efficiency. Another noteworthy aspect of the front is the shape of the headlights, although this has nothing to do with aerodynamic efficiency. Instead, it is shaped like the letter "F" to indicate the name of the car and created a new brand logo for the first self-built car in the brand's history. Speaking of it, F5 is named after the most dangerous tornado level of the same name, which can reach a speed of about 318 mph, which happens to be the target speed of the Venom F5.

Then we move to the aerodynamic blades in front of the front wheel arches. This is separated from the rest of the front end of the flip, which can both clean the airflow and increase downforce. Behind the wheel arches, vents have been developed to create a low-pressure area while directing airflow to the air intake. Speaking of air intakes, the trunk lid has its own tiny gaps, which can directly turbocharge.

Moving further back, the rear bumper is said to be the largest single piece of milled carbon fiber in the automotive industry. It was milled into holes to extract heat, but it got some help from what Malnik calls the "reverse NACA pipe" in the taillight. These lead directly to the engine compartment, so even if there is no large opening at the rear end, the cooling efficiency is at its best. To further complement this design is the addition of real gold foil and Cerakote coating to protect critical areas of the car, including the cabin, from heat.

Internally, Hennessy only uses leather where passengers are most likely to come into contact with it. Therefore, most of the cabin is made of carbon fiber and titanium, including the dashboard without buttons. The buttons are located on the steering wheel/yoke and are designed to provide maximum visibility. The design of the paddles and other movable parts also feels good and has a heavy mechanical click. Finally, the flag of Texas was sewn on the carbon fiber seats, but Malinick said that apart from those discussed in the video, all 24 cars will be unique in other areas. Expect the owners to come up with some exciting designs, but don't think you will be one of these owners-all examples are now sold out.