Blackbird pairs a naturally aspirated V8 engine with a six-speed gated manual.
Hennessey is targeting 800-850 horsepower and a curb weight of less than 3,000 pounds.
The new Blackbird will hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and top out at 220 mph.
Hennessey has long graduated from being merely a tuner, evolving into a full-fledged supercar boutique automaker. Time certainly flies, because the Venom GT is already 16 years old, while the F5 that followed it is approaching its sixth anniversary.
Now, the Texas-based company is revealing its third bespoke vehicle: the Blackbird. Taking its name from the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, it’s a throwback to the old-school performance recipe.
