Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and
high-performance vehicle creator, has begun production of its most
powerful Ford F-150 Raptor – the VelociRaptoR 1000. Boasting 40+
percent more power, the Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000 has super truck
capabilities with tire-shredding performance and a symphony of
high-revving exhaust notes to match.
Hennessey’s engineers improve the Raptor R’s powertrain with
performance enhancements including an upgraded 3.8-liter
supercharger, high-flow air induction, billet fuel rails, a
heavy-duty supercharger belt, upgraded fuel lines, an air / oil
separator system, plus Hennessey’s engine management calibration.
The VelociRaptoR 1000 delivers 1,043 bhp to achieve with
supercar-like performance. Hennessey’s super truck hits 60 mph from
standing in just 3.1 seconds, and blasts a ¼ mile time of just 11.4
seconds @ 122 mph.
VelociRaptoR 1000 buyers also benefit from a wealth of
convenience, appearance, and capability-boosting enhancements
including a 3-inch lift with front / rear suspension leveling kit,
VelociRaptor bumpers, Hennessey wheels and off-road tires, power
fold-out steps, VelociRaptoR 1000 badging, and a 3-year /
36,000-mile warranty.
John Hennessey, company Founder and CEO: “The
VelociRaptoR 1000 is now the apex predator of pick-up trucks. The
Raptor has been the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of trucks ever since it went
into production. Our VelociRaptoR 1000 upgrade, with new wheels,
tires, and big Brembo brakes takes this amazing, all-purpose
vehicle and makes it the 911 Turbo S of trucks. It’s as good as it
gets, period.”
Hennessey has built thousands of VelociRaptor models since it
first modified an F-150 Raptor in 2009. It’s now the world's
best-selling modified performance truck, and the VelociRaptoR 1000
raises the performance bar even further. Owners are sure to love
the characteristic exhaust note from the unique cross-plane V8
alongside the distinctive supercharger whine, and the truck’s
go-anywhere capability.
In taking the Raptor R to new heights of performance, the
Hennessey team employed all its 33 years of experience in 'making
fast cars faster’. The full-size truck underwent a rigorous program
of R&D before a series of dyno and road tests. All this
experience, research, development, and refinement deliver a
VelociRaptoR 1000 with manufacturer levels of quality and
reliability, backed by a 3-year / 36,000-mile Hennessey
warranty.
Beyond the regular VelociRaptoR 1000 upgrades, owners can also
opt for a performance brake kit upgrade featuring powerful,
6-piston Brembo brakes. With production underway, customers may now
place orders at authorized Ford retailers or directly with
Hennessey by calling +1 979.885.1300 or visiting
HennesseyPerformance.com. Buyers should act quickly as the planned
production run of just 500 vehicles is expected to sell out fast,
making the VelociRaptoR 1000 as rare and exclusive as it is
powerful.
Specifications: Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000
POWER |
1,043 bhp @ 7,000 rpm |
|
UPGRADES TO STANDARD SUPERCHARGED 5.2-LITER
V8 |
3.8L Whipple Supercharger System |
High-Flow Air Induction Upgrade |
Upgraded Heavy Duty Supercharger Belt |
Upgraded Anodized Billet Fuel Rails |
Upgraded Fuel Line & Fittings |
Air / Oil Separator System |
HPE Engine Management Calibration |
VelociRaptor Front Bumper |
VelociRaptor Rear Bumper |
20-Inch Hennessey Wheels |
37-Inch Off-Road Tires |
Front & Rear Suspension Leveling Kit |
3-Inch Overall Lift |
Powered Electric Fold-Out Steps |
|
OTHER |
Professional Installation |
Chassis Dyno Tuning and Road Testing |
Serial-Numbered Engine Plaque |
Hennessey and VelociRaptoR 1000 Exterior Badging |
3-year / 36,000-Mile Limited Warranty |
|
OPTIONAL EXTRAS |
Upgraded Brembo 6-Piston Performance Brake Kit |
Package prices and contents are subject to change. Contact
Hennessey Performance for details.
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About HennesseyBased in Sealy, Texas, the
Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles (HSV),
Hennessey Performance (HPE), and Tuner School. The company has
re-engineered more than 16,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts
worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside
modifying a diverse range of sports and muscle cars since 1991, the
company has also applied its high-performance expertise to trucks
and SUVs – and boasts its hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom
F5.
Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested,
street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready
performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from various brands,
including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, all
benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.
With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring
tuners, 100 team members, and capacity to simultaneously work on
40-50 vehicles, Hennessey Performance is one of the world's leading
specialist vehicle engineering companies.
HennesseyPerformance.com
About Hennessey Special VehiclesThe Hennessey
Special Vehicles team was formed to create the
world-record-breaking hypercars, the Hennessey Venom GT (270.49 mph
in 2014) – still the world’s fastest manual car, and the current
world-record-holding 'fastest convertible' the Hennessey Venom GT
Roadster (265.5 mph in 2016).
In 2020, Hennessey Special Vehicles launched the 100% bespoke,
twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 Coupe, which sold out in
2021. An open-top Roadster and track-focused Revolution variant
joined the F5 Coupe in 2022 and 2023, boasting the F5's prodigious
1,817 bhp 'Fury' engine. In mid-2023, the Texas-based company
revealed the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, which combines visceral
open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus. The company is
delivering like never before on its mission of 'making fast cars
faster'. HennesseySpecialVehicles.com
About Tuner SchoolTuner School is a unique
training and education program that works to train students to
become the next wave of professionals in the automotive performance
and racing industry. Established in 2008, Tuner School has helped
to transform the lives and careers of more than 500 students. The
varied curriculum covers the theoretical and practical secrets of
‘Making Fast Cars Faster’ from the experienced Hennessey team.
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