Hennessey Blackbird

Sealy, Texas – Hennessey Special Vehicles, has revealed the all-new Hennessey Blackbird, an aerospace-inspired, naturally aspirated, manual-transmission, touring hypercar. Created for drivers who value emotion, engagement, and long-distance usability, the new model prioritizes sculptural beauty and analog interaction alongside its significant performance capability. Inspired by the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, the new Hennessey hypercar is an authentic alternative to increasingly complex, digitized, and hybridized modern hypercars. 

Blackbird is the third hypercar developed by Hennessey Special Vehicles after Venom GT and Venom F5, but it measures performance differently. Where the Venom F5 explores the outer limits of speed, power, and intensity, Blackbird is built around the quality of the connection between driver, machine, and road: natural aspiration, a six-speed gated manual, rear-wheel drive, lightweight carbon construction, and a cockpit without screens.

At its heart is an all-new naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 developed with Ilmor Engineering. Hennessey is targeting 800-850 hp and more than 9,000 rpm, with 0-60 mph achieved in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 220 mph. An all-new bespoke Hennessey full-carbon tub, carbon-fiber bodywork, target weight of less than 3,000 lbs, adaptive suspension, ABS, traction control, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires give Blackbird the technical credibility to match its analog character.

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