2021 Hennessey Project Deep Space Concept

Hennessey Reveals Unprecedented Six-Wheel-Drive Pure-Electric Hyper-GT

The world's first six-wheel-drive Hyper-GT, code named 'Project Deep Space', will boast prodigious levels of power and performance, four-place diamond seating, and private-jet-class lavishness.
•This next phase of Hennessey's strategic product plan will introduce three all-new vehicles over the next 10 years
•'Project Deep Space' follows the production of the Venom F5 hypercar
•Six-wheel-drive, with six electric propulsion motors, permits astonishing grip and performance
•Four-passenger cabin with distinctive diamond seating arrangement – driver is centrally positioned and rear offers lie-flat seating – brings private jet luxury to the hyper-GT segment
•Production of the world's most expensive EV, priced from $3 million ÚS Dollars, is set to begin in 2026

Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has revealed part of its 10-year product plan that will see three all-new ground-up models created over the next decade. The first debut, which follows the Venom F5, will be the world's first six-wheel-drive, fully electric Hyper-GT – codenamed 'Project Deep Space'.

Touted as the world's most expensive electric vehicle (from $3 million ÚSD) the new car will be a unique, ultra-luxurious, grand tourer that can transport four adults in absolute comfort along with four sets of golf clubs, plus luggage. Of course, given Hennessey's trademark obsession with power and speed, it will be devastatingly fast with unmatched traction thanks to its unique six-wheel drive powertrain. With a 50 percent increase in surface contact over traditional four-wheeled vehicles, the performance of the Hennessey hyper-GT will be utterly astonishing.

'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 passenger cabin is no less cutting-edge. The innovative diamond-shaped seating positions, with the driver centrally located, permits two passengers to sit to the side and slightly back from the driver. The fourth passenger, positioned directly behind the driver, will occupy the world's first VVIP (Very Very Important Person) lie-flat automotive seat – 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.'

With 100% new design and engineering, 'Project Deep Space' will be constructed with an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber chassis and body panels, plus dramatic gullwing doors. The interior will be fitted with the highest quality materials – bespoke ordering will permit discerning clients to customize each electric hyper-GT to their wishes.

'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 Special Vehicles will construct the new electric hyper-GT at its advanced production facility in Sealy, Texas. Hennessey will work 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 adjacent 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.'



Full specifications for 'Project Deep Space' are yet to be announced, but Hennessey has confirmed that pricing will start at $3 million ÚS Dollars and production will be capped at 105 units globally to ensure exclusivity for its customers. Production is planned to begin in 2026. HennesseySpecialVehicles.com

Source - Hennessey