New Hennessey Blackbird: America's New Hypercar! | 4K

In this video Top Gear looks at the New Hennessey Blackbird hypercar – and it’s a hypercar unlike any other! Because rather than coming with more power than its predecessor, the Blackbird actually has less, over 1200bhp less than the Venom F5 Evolution. Think over 800bhp from a naturally aspirated 6.2 V8 that’ll rev over 9000rpm – which will make it the most powerful N/A V8 in production – plus rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and an interior devoid of any digital screens. In essence, it’s very much an analogue hypercar then, a sort of American GMA T.50…

🚗 Hennessey Blackbird
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00:00 Hennessey Blackbird Introduction
00:38 The Style Of An Italian Supercar
01:19 What Is The Hennessey Blackbird?
02:20 Exterior Walkaround
03:16 Aerodynamic Airflow
03:53 Roof Scoop!
04:12 Quad Exhausts!
04:48 Naturally Aspirated 6.2 V8
05:19 How Fast Will It Be?
05:40 The Most Powerful Manual Hypercar Ever
06:58 Interior Explainer
07:39 'Whiskey Compass'
07:55 Bugatti-Style Removable Watch
08:12 A Stetson Holder
08:21 Optional G*n Holder
08:46 A More Practical Hypercar
09:24 Why Does It Have Half The Horsepower?
11:01 Turbo or NA V8?
11:45 The SR-71 Blackbird Inspiration
12:24 John Hennessey’s Favourite Design Details
13:09 McLaren F1-Inspired High-Mounted Mirrors
13:20 Shaker Roof Scoop
13:41 Venom F5 & Blackbird Designer
14:18 A Longtail Body
14:37 Active Vertical Stabilisers
15:52 A Timeless Design
16:28 “Not A Numbers Car”
16:55 Production Starts In 2029
17:52 Hennessey Blackbird Conclusion