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Meet the VelociRaptor: Hennessey’s vision over Ford SUVs

So, what do we got here? One sweet and long Ford vehicle. But this is not just any sweet and long vehicle. This is the VelociRaptor SUV! This F-250 on steroids truck has a lot to demonstrate: first of all, it comes with style. We see a neat-looking Ford SUV with clean lines, minimal curves and sleek black glossy finish. What has been changed is that there is a special VelociRaptor pack geared that brings new rear bumper, LED light bar into the front bumper, Hennessey serial number dash plaque and Hennessey and VelociRaptor exterior badges.

And the interior?

Of course, Hennessey team has done some changes here and there. Now there are middle row captains chairs and folding 3rd row bench. In fact, there are a total of seven seats that can become 8. How? With a strange kind of magic. Don’t ask me. Okay, here’s how: there is this optional 60/40 folding central console thing that when folded frees up space for one more passenger. The rest of the interior is limited to just this boring Ford styling and tweaking.

Drivetrain systtem

It is powerful, indeed. After all, you do need certain amount of horsepower and torque to drive along with 7 other people, right? The base is taken from the F-250 model and comes with a 4×4 system and a total of 411hp (306kW) and 880 lb-ft of power output. Not bad, right? Also, there are two optional upgrades: a VeloCiraptor 600 Supercharged upgrade that brings a mighty 6.2-liter V8 unit and a VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine.

Additional equipment

Optionally, the long SUV can be tweaked and fine-tuned in many ways. There is optional VelociRaptor wheel and tire upgrade, rear bumper upgrade, exclusive and still optional LED light bar, warn front winch and O–road suspension exclusive fine tuning. Sweet.

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Good news is that this upgrade can be already ordered at any time. Bad news is that it takes about 6 months to be built.

Source: Hennessey Performance

September 15, 2016
2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV Introduced

2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV has been exclusively introduced! The famous vehicle in Hennessey Performance line-up is more capable than ever, features fantastic upgrades and huge loading space and room for eight persons. The monstrous VelociRaptor is based on the Ford F-250 Lariat 4×4 Pick-up Truck.

If the F-250 comes straight from the factory, its 6.2L V8 gas engine will produce 411 horsepower (301 kW). However Hennessey is famous for its power fortifications, so there is no second thought that the experts won’t include a performance boost here.

Engine Upgrade Options

Two of company’s proven superchargers have been included for the 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV. The options for the 6.2L V8 engine are: VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged and VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged upgrades. Hennessey did not specify the exact horsepower numbers here, but as the names suggest we expect 600 hp (441 kW) and 650hp (478 kW), respectively.

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In addition, there is also a diesel option. Called 6.7L PowerStroke diesel package, it gives the vehicle the force of producing 440 hp (324 kW) and 1192 Nm (880 lb-ft) of torque.

VelociRaptor Conversion

The tuning company not only enhanced the power of this huge machine. The specialists have also created a conversion kit, which have contributed for vehicle’s unique appearance. Precisely, 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV can stand proud with its four doors and rear cargo doors.

The designers of the interior decided to give the VelociRaptor middle row captains chairs and folding third row bench seat for a total of seven seats and seat belts. There is also an optional middle row 60/40 folding center console. It will make it possible for eight people to sit comfortably inside.

The exterior appearance of the VelociRaptor is defined by a new bumper, exterior badges, serial numbered dash plaque and engine bay plaque. This comes as a standard. The available options include wheel and tire upgrades, new rear bumper, LED light bar integrated into the front bumper, warn front winch for the front bumper and suspension upgrade.

2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV has a starting of $159,500 USD.

Source: Hennessey Performance

June 25, 2015