# Exotic Vehicle Scout — August 3, 2026 Run

## Baseline
- Database: `/root/portal-mockup/vehicles.json` — 47 makes, 373 models. **Still unchanged (mtime Jul 7-8).** `/root/docker/docuseal/data/vehicles.json` (35 makes/162) + `/var/www/static/vehicles.json` also untouched. Backlog ~89 → ~92 with this run.
- Prior blocklist: `references/session-august-02-2026-scout-run.md` (Super Bee teaser, Eccentrica Diablo Roadster, Ferrari 2-models, Project Overlord teaser) + Aug 1 / Jul 31 / Jul 30 refs.

## NEW this run (confirmed 500+ HP, not in DB, not in prior reports)

| # | Make | Model | Year | HP | Type | Source |
|---|------|-------|------|-----|------|--------|
| 1 | Hennessey | **Blackbird** | 2026 (deliveries 2029-30) | **800–850 (target)** | "Project Overlord" revealed Aug 3, 2026 under production name Blackbird (SR-71 inspired). 6.2L NA V8 by Ilmor, 9,000+ rpm redline, 6-spd gated manual, carbon tub, <3,000 lb, 0-60 2.5s, 220 mph, 71 units, $2.5M. Public debut Aug 14 The Quail. >2/3 allocated. Hennessey in DB (Venom F5 1,817) but Blackbird NOT. | https://www.motortrend.com/news/first-look-hennessey-blackbird-hypercar + https://supercarblondie.com (via msn) |
| 2 | BYD | **Da Han** | 2026/2027 | **764** | Full-size flagship EV sedan (longer than S-Class, 5.2m+), dual-motor AWD 764 hp, 102.3 kWh LFP, 880 km CLTC (RWD 1,008 km), flash charging. Official images ~Jul 27 (Car News China). Missed by all prior runs (China EV blind spot — same as Denza Z9S/N8). BYD make IS in DB (Han EV 517, Yangwang) but Da Han NOT. | https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/27/byd-da-han-sedan-with-1008-km-range-revealed-in-official-images/ |
| 3 | ABT Sportsline | **RS Q8-LE 1000** | 2026 | **1,000** | Tuner limited edition of Audi RS Q8 (130th anniversary, final of trilogy), ~$400K, gold forged wheels. Revealed Aug 2. ABT not in DB as make. Tuner build → custom-flag + new-find. | https://en.arabgt.com/miscellaneous/the-audi-rs-q8-just-got-a-1000-hp-makeover/ |

## Watch items — new / updated this run
| Make | Model | Status | Source |
|------|-------|--------|--------|
| Dodge | Charger Super Bee | Still teaser; unveil **Aug 7** (Roadkill Nights eve). MotorBiscuit Aug 2 confirms ~600 hp expectation. | https://www.motorbiscuit.com/dodge-teases-600-hp-charger-super-bee-aug-unveiling/ |
| Ruf | B8 Eprober flat-eight | 1,000 hp, manual, engine prototype in modified CTR3, Goodwood Jul 2026 (recirculated Aug 2). Engine, not production vehicle — powertrain watch. | https://www.slashgear.com/2226041/ruf-automobile-flat-eight-engine-prototype-specs/ |
| Ferrari | 12Cilindri VS + Manuale | thesupercarblog: "12Cilindri VS may get manual gearbox from 12Cilindri Manuale" — 12Cilindri Manuale existence implied. Speculation; monitor. | https://www.thesupercarblog.com/ferrari-12cilindri-vs-may-get-the-manual-gearbox-from-12cilindri-manuale/ |
| McLaren | P50 | Still rumor; claimed The Quail Aug 14. | (prior refs) |
| Eccentrica | Diablo Roadster | Reveal Aug 10 (Monterey). | (prior refs) |

## DB gaps spotted this run (pre-scout announcements, 500+ HP, NOT in DB — NOT new news, but missing)
- **Zeekr 9X** — up to 1,381 hp EV/PHEV SUV (announced Jul 2025, EU pricing news Jul 29 2026). Zeekr not in DB.
- **SVE Yenko/SC Silverado 2500/3500 HD** — 1,000 hp supercharged HD truck (Jan/Feb 2026). SVE not in DB.
- **Aston Martin Vantage S** — 670 hp (revealed Feb 2026; Aug 2 "now in Singapore" post is recirculation). Likely missing from DB Aston Martin section.
- **Xiaomi YU7 GT** — 990 hp EV SUV (filed Feb 6, launched May 21, 2026). Xiaomi in DB (SU7 Max/Ultra only) but YU7 NOT.
- **Ruf B8 Eprober** — engine only; see watch.

## Custom/homebuilt pattern — intensifying
- **Hennessey Blackbird**: tuner-turned-manufacturer's third clean-sheet hypercar, 800-850 hp, manual — a flagship example of non-DB representation (DB has Hennessey make but only Venom F5).
- **ABT RS Q8-LE 1000** (1,000 hp) + **SVE Yenko Silverado** (1,000 hp) — two tuner-build SUVs/trucks in one scan. The "high-HP builds showing up" pattern the form must handle.
- Non-DB makers tally now **28+** (add ABT, Zeekr, SVE; Eccentrica already counted). Free-text Make/Model/HP + Custom/Homebuilt path on registration form is mandatory.

## Confirmed NOT new / checked (avoid re-reporting)
- **Xiaomi YU7 GT** Aug 2 "filed for launch" articles — recirculation; actually filed Feb 6 / launched May 21. DB gap only.
- **Audi SQ9 / Q9** (Aug 2 recirculation) — reported Jul 29/30.
- **Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric** test results (Aug 2) — testing article, not a new announcement.
- **Denza N8 / Z9S / Z** (Aug 2 content-mill) — reported Jul 31.
- **McLaren 788HS/788SH** — reported Jul 29.
- **Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido** (Japan 25th anniv, 25 units) — cosmetic edition of Revuelto (already in DB), same 1,001 hp. Not a new vehicle.
- **SC-01 Stratos-style EV delivered** — 429 hp, under threshold.
- **Toyota Land Cruiser 300 hybrid (AU)** — 341 kW ≈ 457 hp, under threshold.
- **Ruf flat-eight** — engine prototype, not production vehicle (see watch).
- **ABT/Archyworldys, graycliffcottage, takemealive, atari800xl etc.** — content-mill recirculation domains; only used when they cite an original source.

## Next catalysts
- **Aug 7:** Dodge Charger Super Bee unveil (Roadkill Nights eve)
- **Aug 10:** Eccentrica Diablo Roadster reveal (Monterey)
- **Aug 13-16:** Monterey Car Week — The Quail (Aug 13-14): Hennessey Blackbird public debut Aug 14, McLaren P50 (rumored), Spyker C8 Preliator, Mansory x3, possible Revuelto SV; Pebble Beach Aug 16
- Sep 19: Apex Track Experience · Sep 23: Bentley Torcal EV SUV