SSC Tuatara vs Hennessey Venom F5 — America's 500km/h Chase in FH6
Two American hypercars chasing the 500 km/h barrier. The SSC Tuatara packs a 1750hp twin-turbo V8 with a verified 455 km/h top speed. The Hennessey Venom F5 counters with 1817hp from a twin-turbo V8 and a claimed 500+ km/h target. In FH6's S2 class, these are the highest-speed American cars in the game. Raw power meets aerodynamic ambition.
These two represent America's answer to the Bugatti and Koenigsegg speed wars. The Tuatara has a controversial history — claimed 508 km/h, actual verified 455 km/h — but that's still faster than almost everything else. The Venom F5 is Hennessey's purpose-built speed machine, named after the most powerful tornado rating. Both push well over 1700 horsepower. In FH6, they're both S2 class monsters but handle that power very differently.
SSC Tuatara — The Record Chaser
1750hp twin-turbo V8, 455 km/h verified, carbon body — American ambition personified.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 9.9 |
| Handling | 8.0 |
| Acceleration | 9.7 |
| Launch | 9.0 |
| Braking | 8.2 |
| PI (Stock) | 960 |
Pros
- Top speed is absurd — one of the fastest cars in FH6
- Low drag coefficient (0.279 Cd) helps maintain speed
- Surprisingly stable at 400+ km/h
Cons
- Cornering is an afterthought — this is a straight-line car
- Braking from top speed requires planning ahead
- Gearing is set for top speed, hurts acceleration
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Speed Traps | S-Tier |
| Highway Racing | S-Tier |
| Road Racing (S2) | C-Tier |
Hennessey Venom F5 — The Tornado
1817hp twin-turbo V8, sub-1400kg, 500+ km/h target — Texas-sized ambition.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 9.9 |
| Handling | 8.2 |
| Acceleration | 9.8 |
| Launch | 9.2 |
| Braking | 8.5 |
| PI (Stock) | 965 |
Pros
- Most powerful American production car — 1817hp
- Lightweight carbon chassis, slightly better handling than Tuatara
- Acceleration is violent — 0-300 km/h faster than most hypercars' 0-200
Cons
- RWD only, traction is a suggestion at full throttle
- Still not a cornering car despite weight advantage
- Even more expensive than the Tuatara
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Speed Traps | S-Tier |
| Drag Racing | S-Tier |
| Highway Racing | S-Tier |
Head-to-Head
| Spec | SSC Tuatara | Hennessey Venom F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Handling | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Acceleration | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| PI (Stock) | 960 | 965 |
Verdict
The Hennessey Venom F5 is slightly faster and slightly better handling — more power, less weight, and a more modern chassis give it the edge. Both are terrible at cornering compared to proper S2 track cars, but between these two, the Venom F5 takes the crown. If you're building a top-speed garage, the Venom F5 is the American pick. For Speed Traps and highway flexing, Venom F5 all day.
How to Get Each
SSC Tuatara: 1,800,000 CR. Speed record bragging rights.
Hennessey Venom F5: 2,200,000 CR. The American hypercar king.
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Which Should You Buy in FH6?
The answer depends on what you're building your garage for. If you're building for Horizon Open competitiveness, check the current meta rankings before spending credits — the meta shifts with each seasonal update and a car that was S-tier last month might be B-tier now. If you're building for driving enjoyment, go with the car that has the more engaging driving character. Check the auction house before buying from the autoshow — many of these cars appear as seasonal rewards and can be 30-50% cheaper on the secondary market. For both cars, budget at least 80,000-120,000 CR for a full upgrade path to their competitive class. A half-built car is worse than a well-tuned car one class lower. The most important factor is how the car fits your driving style — some cars reward aggressive driving, others need smooth inputs. Test drive both in a Rivals event before committing to a build. Five laps in each car will tell you more than any spec sheet can.