Jamal Hameedi, the automotive engineer behind iconic vehicles like the Ford GT and F-150 Raptor, is launching his own automotive venture, Hameedi Venturo. The company intends to build a hypercar designed for both high-performance road driving and extreme off-road terrain. This ambitious project represents a potential shift in the luxury automotive segment, combining exclusivity with unparalleled versatility.
A Proven Track Record
Hameedi’s three-decade career at Ford included pivotal roles in developing the mid-engine GT, the Shelby GT350, and the high-performance F-150 Raptor. He later led Jaguar Land Rover’s SVO division, where he oversaw the creation of the Defender Octa—a production vehicle based on Land Rover’s 2026 Dakar Rally contender. This history suggests Hameedi Venturo isn’t just another startup making empty promises. Instead, it’s backed by someone with a proven ability to deliver exceptional results.
The All-Terrain Hypercar Concept
Details remain sparse, but the company describes its first vehicle as an “all-terrain hypercar.” The vehicle is intended to merge extreme on-road performance with radical off-road capability and luxury comfort. This concept suggests a vehicle that isn’t simply a raised supercar like the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato but a purpose-built machine designed for both environments.
Backing and Expectations
Sources indicate the project has substantial financial backing from major automotive firms, with the final product expected to be a low-volume, multi-million dollar machine. The company plans to unveil more details in early 2026.
“We’re creating something that simply hasn’t existed before,” Hameedi stated, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation.
The combination of Hameedi’s engineering expertise, Dr. Andreas Baenziger’s luxury automotive background, and significant investment positions Hameedi Venturo to disrupt the hypercar market by redefining what luxury and performance can achieve.
This venture is not just another attempt at building a high-end vehicle. It aims to create a new automotive segment—one where capability, comfort, and exclusivity coexist seamlessly.
