Hennessey Blackbird vs Pagani Zonda

How does the Hennessey Blackbird stack up against the Pagani Zonda? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecHennessey BlackbirdPagani Zonda
Horsepower (max)850 hp800 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.5 s2.7 s
Top speed354 km/h350 km/h
Variants110
Body styleFront-engined naturally-aspirated hypercarMid-engine V12 (heritage)
GenerationBlackbird (2029- )C8
Production2029 – present1999 – 2017
Length4,600 mm4,435 mm
Width1,950 mm2,055 mm
Height1,140 mm1,141 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,730 mm

Hennessey Blackbird vs Pagani Zonda: common questions

Is the Hennessey Blackbird or Pagani Zonda faster?
The Hennessey Blackbird is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Pagani Zonda's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hennessey Blackbird or the Pagani Zonda?
The Hennessey Blackbird makes more power: 850 hp (634 kW) versus 800 hp (597 kW) for the Pagani Zonda.
Is the Hennessey Blackbird or Pagani Zonda faster on top speed?
The Hennessey Blackbird has the higher top speed at 220 mph (354 km/h), versus 217 mph (350 km/h) for the Pagani Zonda.
What is the main difference between the Hennessey Blackbird and the Pagani Zonda?
The Hennessey Blackbird is a front-engined naturally-aspirated hypercar, while the Pagani Zonda is a mid-engine v12 (heritage). That difference in body style drives most of the others.