Debuts · Aug 6, 2026
The IndyCar Heart of Texas: Why Hennessey Tapped Ilmor for its Analog Supernova
The new $2.5 million Hennessey Blackbird rejects the hypercar arms race for a screaming, naturally aspirated V8 and a gated manual. The secret to its soul isn't just its spec sheet, but its engine builder: Ilmor Engineering, the legendary name behind countless motorsport victories.
