Hennessey Blackbird fuses analogue driving with a 800–850bhp NA V8 and a six-speed manual

Hennessey unveils the Blackbird, a 1,400 kg carbon‑fiber hypercar that sticks to a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 tuned to 800–850hp, revving to 9,000 rpm and paired with a six‑speed manual and rear‑wheel drive. It abandons screens for a focused, analogue interior, channels SR‑71 aesthetics with dramatic rear fins, and promises 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 220 mph top speed. Only 71 will be built, priced at about $2.5 million, making it a touring‑focused, soul‑driven counterpoint to today’s horsepower arms race.