Hennessey Performance is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the launch of an ultra-limited 2026 Super Venom Mustang, combining aggressive performance upgrades with exclusive styling and signaling broader ambitions for the company’s future.
The Texas-based performance builder, known primarily for its hypercars and high-powered trucks, has returned to the Ford Mustang platform with a special edition limited to just 35 units. The anniversary model builds on the previously announced Super Venom lineup but introduces unique visual and production elements tied to the company’s milestone year.
Each vehicle features distinctive anniversary branding, including “35” badging and a “91” hood graphic referencing the year Hennessey was founded. Beneath the styling updates, the Super Venom Mustang retains the extensive modifications introduced in earlier versions, most notably a significant increase in engine output.
The car’s 5.0-liter V8 engine has been upgraded from 500 horsepower to 850 horsepower, representing a dramatic boost in performance. The increase is supported by a carbon fiber performance package designed to enhance both cooling and handling, allowing the car to better manage its elevated power levels.
While the anniversary Mustang stands as a centerpiece of the celebration, it also reflects a broader direction for Hennessey Performance. The company indicated that the special edition is part of a larger strategy that extends beyond the Mustang itself. Its existing hypercar platform, the Venom F5, is expected to play a key role in shaping future developments.
Introduced in 2020, the Venom F5 has evolved through several iterations. A roadster version was added in 2024, followed by the F5 Evolution in 2025, which increased output to 2,031 horsepower and significantly enhanced performance capabilities. The company later introduced a one-off variant, further emphasizing its focus on pushing engineering limits.
The 35th anniversary Super Venom Mustang serves as both a tribute to Hennessey’s past and a preview of its continued expansion into high-performance vehicles, as the company looks ahead to its next generation of hypercars.
