Introducing Blackbird® | American Hypercar Concept with John Hennessey and Nathan Malinick

Published August 10, 2026

The Hennessey Blackbird® pairs an all-new naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with a six-speed gated manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and a full carbon chassis. With no screens or unnecessary distractions, the focus is on pure driving experience.

Inspired by aerospace and designed for long-distance driving, Blackbird celebrates automotive performance with a more direct, analog experience behind the wheel. Limited to 71 examples worldwide, each Blackbird is designed, engineered, and built in Texas.

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