A New Expression of Hennessey.
Engineered without compromise. Built for those who demand connection. Limited to 71 examples globally.
A different path forward
Built from experience. Refined by passion.
For more than 35 years, Hennessey has pushed the limits of performance. But BLACKBIRD® is not simply the next step forward. It is a step back-to the moments that made us fall in love with driving in the first place. In a world defined by screens, automation, and isolation, we chose to build something different.
A hypercar shaped by our experience, informed by our clients, and driven by a singular idea:
That connection between car and driver should NEVER be compromised. BLACKBIRD® is the purest expression of that belief.
From that expression, BLACKBIRD® comes to life.
MADE IN TEXAS
AMERICAN POWER. FELT, NOT FILTERED.
At its core, BLACKBIRD® is defined by a completely bespoke American-built V8—engineered to deliver not just performance, but character.
Targeting 850 horsepower, it delivers relentless acceleration with a rawness and immediacy that modern hypercars often filter out.
Paired exclusively with a 6-speed gated manual transmission, every shift is deliberate, mechanical, and deeply engaging.
It’s a level of driver involvement that has largely disappeared—and one we refused to leave behind.
The result is power that isn’t just measured—it’s experienced.
Felt through the chassis
Heard through every gear
Delivered without interruption
ENGINE: All-new naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 developed for Blackbird® with Ilmor Engineering
HORSEPOWER: Target ~800-850 BHP
TRANSMISSION: 6-Speed Gated Manual
CONFIGURATION: Rear-Wheel Drive
Output matters. Engagement matters more.
That same philosophy extends through the entire car.
