World’s first fully electrified, six-wheel-drive hyper-GT
Well, electric cars are all the rage right now, with every manufacturer offering some form of electric vehicle for their clients and we were very surprised to see the Texas-based Performance Engineers and Special Vehicles builder Hennessey take the step into the ring with ‘Project Deep Space’.
For those of you who don’t know who Hennessey is, here’s our quick recap. This is a brand that has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for those of you who want more from their supercars and as a result is delivering some of the most astonishing performance figures. However, Hennessey is more than just a tuning house, but builds their very own hypercar called the Venom F5.
Project Deep Space
This will be the first six-wheel-drive hyper-GT car that, knowing Hennessey, will have eye-watering figures, with the goal of making this the fastest four-seater from zero to 200mph. Unlike traditional hypercars, you’ll be able to take your friends and family with you as it will be a four-seater and have space for each person to bring their golf clubs too.
“Hennessey has spent more than 30 years building some of the fastest and most exciting vehicles in the world,” explains company CEO & founder, John Hennessey. “This mantra will continue for our next 30 years by introducing the world’s first fully electrified, six-wheel-drive hyper-GT. We believe that ‘Deep Space’, with six electric motors combined with six driven wheels, could be the world’s quickest accelerating four-seater from zero to 200 mph!”
The main cabin is laid out in the shape of a diamond, with the driver positioned front and center, two passengers sitting side by side, and the fourth passenger sitting directly behind the driver. The fourth seat has a lie-flat function with the aim of bringing private jet class luxury to the hyper-GT world.
“In Project Deep Space, we’ve merged the essence of early-twentieth century grand tourers with an otherworldly hyper GT form that leaves no doubt about its capability and intent,” says Hennessey Director of Design, Nathan Malinick. “Integrating many industry firsts, our next all-new model turns the EV ‘hypercar’ concept on its head while exhibiting our ‘art of reduction’ design philosophy. By combining Hennessey’s passion for performance with the pinnacle of automotive luxury, we will offer our customers the best of both worlds with a central driving position, ample space for passengers, room for luggage, and best in class performance. The result of our advanced development program will be a car like no other.”
The body will be constructed using an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber chassis, and body panels, as well as the addition of gullwing doors. The interior will be completely customisable to the buyers imagination, making each one unique and one of a kind.
“I’ve been building some of the world’s fastest accelerating vehicles for decades, yet they have always been performance-limited by mechanical grip. Six-wheeled electric propulsion is the solution. The technology is unprecedented in this segment – both forward-thinking and innovative. Our design and engineering team is excited about embracing the future,” says John Hennessey.
Hennessey will construct the new electric hyper-GT at its production facility in Sealy, Texas. Hennessey will be working closely with technology partners including Shell Pennzoil and Delta Cosworth to develop the electrified powertrain. The dedicated Texas facility, which is currently building the Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar, sits next to the Hennessey Performance factory that produces more than 600 high-performance cars and trucks each year.
“I recently had the opportunity to visit the Hennessey team and to hear the exciting news about their electric hypercar,” said Carlos Maurer, EVP of Sectors & Decarbonization at Shell. “It’s clear that electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role in mobility. Our collaboration with Hennessey will provide us with an extreme testbed for developing our own innovative fluids and lubricants as we strive to be at the forefront of this transition to a lower-carbon future.”
‘Project Deep Space’ is part of Hennessey’s strategic 10-year product plan. The electric hyper-GT, which is engineered for grand touring, is scheduled to follow the production of the sold-out Venom F5 coupe – the company’s 1,817 bhp hypercar decathlete.
Full specifications for ‘Project Deep Space’ are yet to be announced. However, Hennessey has confirmed that pricing will start at $3 million US Dollars and production will be capped at 105 units globally to ensure exclusivity for its clients.
Production is planned to begin in 2026.
HennesseySpecialVehicles.com
