Hennessey Unveils 71-Unit Blackbird Hypercar as $2.5 Million Analog SR-71 Tribute
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Updated · Robb Report · Aug 3
Hennessey Unveils 71-Unit Blackbird Hypercar as $2.5 Million Analog SR-71 Tribute
3 articles · Updated · Robb Report · Aug 3
Summary
Hennessey said the Blackbird will likely enter production in 2028 or 2029, with only 71 cars planned and the run expected to sell out during Monterey Car Week.
A new 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 developed with Ilmor targets 800-900 hp at the rear wheels through a six-speed manual, with 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 220-mph top speed.
John Hennessey framed the car as a response to buyers seeking an analog, long-distance hypercar: no interior screens, smartphone-based infotainment, room for multiple bags, and an 800-mile-a-day comfort target.
SR-71 cues shape the carbon-fiber design, including a chine line, active rear stabilizers that deploy at 71 mph and sit at 71 degrees, plus gullwing doors and aviation-inspired exhaust detailing.
The Blackbird is Hennessey Special Vehicles' second clean-sheet model after the Venom F5, signaling a shift from headline horsepower toward driver engagement and touring usability.