One of Hennessey's test drivers survived a harrowing 250 mph (402 kph) collision in a prototype Venom F5, the company has announced.

On July 1st, Hennessey was testing a new aerodynamic arrangement at the NASA Kennedy Space Center's "Shuttle Landing Facility" when the tragedy happened.

Although it was still intact, the factory-owned prototype F5 appeared to have sustained damage to a few body panels; fortunately, the driver was unharmed.

Hennessey told TG that while the experimental aero kit's specifics are still unknown, it is intended to enable the 1,817 horsepower, twin-turbo V8 hypercar to reach speeds of 300 mph  (482 kph) and higher. Hennessey is obviously preparing for a high-speed run.

John Hennessey stated that the prototype Venom F5 performed admirably, going from 0-250 mph in less than 4,000 feet before the car lost downforce on the runway and the driver lost control.

Most significantly, our test driver was unharmed and left the scene. It has never been simple to push the boundaries of physics, performance, and speed. The aerodynamic data will be assessed by our experts in order to identify the primary source of the problem.

"I owe a debt of gratitude to our group of engineers and technicians for creating such a powerful car. We also want to express our gratitude to the KSC personnel and first responders for acting quickly to guarantee everyone's safety.