Manual 'box, RWD, and the most powerful nat-asp V8 in the world: meet the Hennessey Blackbird
The Hennessey Blackbird is a hypercar that defies modern trends with a manual transmission and a naturally aspirated V8 engine.
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- The Hennessey Blackbird in Photos Robb Report · 6h ago
- First Look: The Hennessey Blackbird Is an 850-HP Manual Hypercar With Zero Screens MotorTrend · 6h ago
- The New Hennessey Blackbird Hypercar Is an Analog Tribute to the SR-71 Spy Plane Robb Report · 6h ago
- The Hennessey Blackbird Goes Old School with a Six-Speed Gated Manual and a Naturally Aspirated V-8 Car and Driver · 6h ago
- Hennessey Blackbird is a manual V8 hypercar inspired by the SR-71 The Supercar Blog · 6h ago
- Hennessey Blackbird Is The Anti-Venom Hypercar With A Real 6-Speed Manual CarBuzz · 6h ago
- Hennessey’s $2.5M Hypercar Has A Gated Manual, A Physical Key, And Zero Turbos Carscoops · 6h ago
- Hennessey Revives The Analog Supercar Motor1.com · 6h ago
- Manual 'box, RWD, and the most powerful nat-asp V8 in the world: meet the Hennessey Blackbird Top Gear · 6h ago
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The Hennessey Blackbird is a hypercar that bucks the trend of automated and turbocharged vehicles. It is a manual, rear-wheel-drive vehicle powered by the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world. The Blackbird is priced at $2.5 million.
It features a gated manual transmission and a physical key. The car is inspired by the SR-71 aircraft. The Supercar Blog, CarBuzz, Carscoops, Motor1.com, and Top Gear have all covered the Hennessey Blackbird.
The Blackbird's design and specifications have been detailed in these reports. The car's price and unique features have been emphasized. The question of how the market will respond to this analog supercar remains open.
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What is the Hennessey Blackbird?
The Hennessey Blackbird is a hypercar with a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world.
How much does the Hennessey Blackbird cost?
The Hennessey Blackbird is priced at $2.5 million.
What makes the Hennessey Blackbird unique?
The Hennessey Blackbird features a gated manual transmission, a physical key, and no turbochargers. It is inspired by the SR-71 aircraft.
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