Hennessey Project Deep Space Is A Six-Wheel-Drive Electric Hypercar – Forbes
Hennessey says the electric car will be powered by six electric motors.
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Despite the six-wheel-drive layout, sleek design and promise of high-speed luxury transportation, this isn’t Lady Penelope’s new ride. And even if the working name of Project Deep Space could have come straight from the imagination of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Ande…….
Hennessey says the electric car will be powered by six electric motors.
Hennessey
Despite the six-wheel-drive layout, sleek design and promise of high-speed luxury transportation, this isn’t Lady Penelope’s new ride. And even if the working name of Project Deep Space could have come straight from the imagination of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, this striking concept is actually from Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer.
Revealed in sketch form today (30 November), the Project Deep Space is said to be the world’s first six-wheel-drive, hyper-GT car. It boasts “prodigious” levels of power and performance, and seating for four in a unique diamond configuration.
Although few technical details are given, Hennessey says the car will be powered by six electric motors and, with a starting price of $3m, will be the world’s most expensive electric car – a title currently contested by the circa-$2m Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista and Rimac Nevera. Hennessey also expects the Project Deep Space to be the world’s quickest-accelerating four-seater from zero to 200mph.
An unusual, diamond-shape configuration sees the driver sitting on their own in the center of the car. They are flanked, McLaren F1-style, by a pair of second-row passengers, who in turn sit ahead of a central fourth seat, which Hennessey says will allow for lie-flat travel, although it isn’t clear how this will meet crash regulations.
Sketches show the unique, diamond seating formation for the driver and three passengers.
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Also reminiscent of the McLaren F1, of which 106 were produced, Hennessey says production of the Project Deep Space will be capped at 105 examples worldwide. As well as four occupants, Hennessy claims the car will have space for four sets of golf clubs, plus additional luggage.
The Texas company says the car will be “devastatingly fast with unmatched traction thanks to its unique six-wheel-drive powertrain.”
Hennessey has previous when it comes to building incredibly fast cars. The company is currently fulfilling orders for 24 examples of its F5, a $2.1m hypercar powered by a 6.6-liter V8 engine and aiming for a top speed of 311mph.
Nathan Malinick, head of design at Hennessey, says of the 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. 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…The result of our advanced development program will be a car like no other.”
Production is planned to begin in 2026.
