Supercars · Aug 29, 2026
The 280-MPH Question: Inside Hennessey's Analogue Assault on the Hypercar Establishment
While the world’s legacy automakers chase hybrid complexity, Texas-based Hennessey is aiming for a 280-MPH ceiling with the 2,000-HP twin-turbo V8 ‘Blackbird.’ This is the deep story of how a boutique American shop is tackling the extreme aerodynamic and stability challenges that multi-billion dollar OEMs often avoid.
