Hennessey, a high-performance vehicle creator from Texas, has started delivering its new 500 bhp VelociRaptor 500 Bronco Raptor to customers. The company’s engineering team approved the upgraded version of Ford’s factory Bronco Raptor after testing it in the cold weather of Colorado’s snowy mountains. This approval allowed production and deliveries to begin at Hennessey’s Texas headquarters.
For over 30 years, Hennessey’s engineers have been improving fast cars. They used their expertise to enhance the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine of the SUV to make it more powerful and drivable. By installing a new high-capacity intercooler and using a proprietary engine management system tuning, they improved charge cooling and increased intake boost, resulting in a total system power of 500 bhp and 550 lb-ft of torque, which earned the nameplate ‘VelociRaptor 500.’ These figures were proven on a dyno.
The Hennessey team went to Colorado last month to test the upgraded 4×4 in the Rocky Mountains. The winter conditions were tough with snowstorms and freezing temperatures, but the vehicle with Hennessey’s unique 20-inch alloy wheels and 37-inch off-road tires handled it well. The challenging conditions didn’t stop the team from completing the low-temperature, high-altitude testing.
John Hennessey, company founder, and CEO: “The VelociRaptor 500 Bronco is one of our most agile and capable off-road offerings — it’s nearly unstoppable off the pavement. Our 500 horsepower upgrade pairs perfectly with Ford’s rugged Bronco Raptor 4×4 as we improve upon the factory’s high-performance offering and enhance it with more power and a more aggressive appearance.”
The VelociRaptor 500 package starts at $28,950, not including the base Ford Bronco Raptor. It includes upgrades to the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, such as enhanced air induction, a high-capacity intercooler with a blow-off valve, and an improved engine-management system. Hennessey also makes exterior changes by adding custom VelociRaptor bumpers, LED off-road lights, unique Hennessey 10-spoke alloy wheels, and VelociRaptor 500 Bronco badging. Inside, there are Hennessey embroidered head restraints, all-weather floor mats, and a unique build number plaque.
Hennessey has conducted thorough R&D at its private test track and in extreme on- and off-road conditions. As a result, the company confidently offers a comprehensive 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty on every Bronco build.
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), the Texas car manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has revealed details of its VelociRaptor 600 package for the all-new, third-generation, Ford F-150 Raptor.
Do you remember the VelociRaptor we have told you about? Well, it can already be ordered. The deals start from $290,000 and will grant you one super cool machine. Along with a 4 doors, 6×6 locking rear axles, revised suspension system, exclusive front and rear bumpers, rollbar and LED lights. Cool. But this is not all: if you remember, there are numerous improvements done onto the drivetrain system: there is a powerful 600hp twin-turbo power unit with twin turbochargers, stainless steel construction with stainless steel exhaust system, revised front mounted air intercooler and of course, remapped ECU.
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.
Hennessey is perfectly ready to unveil 2875 Horsepower at 2015 SEMA Show this year! Of course, we are not talking about a single car, but a trio comprising of 1451 HP Venom GT Spyder, 774 HP HPE750 Supercharged Mustang Convertible and 650 HP VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged Ford F-150 Truck.
Hennessey VelociRaptor 600, the exquisite supercharged vehicle based on the Ford F-150 Truck, has just undergone dyno tests and its performance is spectacular. Everything was captured on video, which you can view below. The guys at Hennessey Performance have just published this footage on their official YouTube channel, showing the extreme performance of the supercharged 5.0L V8 engine of the VelociRaptor. And this is how they have proven that their machine is capable of the staggering 600 horsepower!
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.
I am sure that you know very well the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600, right? You can’t miss it because it is very loud, it has this eye-catching yellow color and it is literally huge! Not to mention that it is so powerful that even some of the famous sports cars can envy it.