Hennessey has introduced the Blackbird hypercar, featuring a naturally aspirated V8 engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, and screen-free cabin for ultimate driver engagement.

The designer of the new Hennessey Blackbird shares how the carbon-fiber model references the SR-71 spy plane, and why it has no screens.

Hennessey pairs a naturally aspirated V8 engine with a gated six-speed manual for Blackbird, a new supercar that weighs less than a compact sedan.