Performance tuner Hennessey has revealed plans to make the new Ford F-150 Raptor R pickup truck even more powerful.
Following the mantra that everything is bigger in Texas, Hennessey will push the Raptor R to deliver almost 1,000hp.
The VelociRaptoR 1000 represents a power increase of more than 40 percent for the flagship Ford F-150, creating ‘supertruck’ levels of performance.
Ultimate pickup performance
The F-150 Raptor R is already substantially quicker than the regular Raptor, by virtue of using a supercharged 5.2-litre Predator V8 engine, instead of a twin-turbocharged V6. The result is 700hp, instead of ‘just’ 450hp.
Hennessey take the Raptor R to the next level with the VelociRaptoR 1000 package, however. Currently in development, an output of almost 1,000hp, along with 850lb ft of torque, is anticipated.
A key change is swapping the standard 2.65-litre supercharger for a 3.8-litre device. Supporting the bigger blower will be a high-flow induction kit, larger fuel injectors and upgraded fuel lines.
An unbeatable package
Hennessey will equip each VelociRaptoR 1000 with bespoke front and rear bumpers, an LED front light bar and a set of 20-inch alloy wheels with 37-inch off-road tyres. The VelociRaptor R will come with a standard two-year or 24,000-mile warranty.
Extensive on- and off-road testing will contribute to the development of the VelociRaptoR 1000, along with calibration on in-house dynamometers. Customers can place orders via authorised Ford dealerships, with production set to start in 2023.
John Hennessey, company founder and CEO, said: “The Hennessey VelociRaptor is the world’s best-selling modified performance truck, of which we’ve built thousands for customers all around the globe. The VelociRaptoR 1000 raises the performance bar significantly in terms of sheer power. Add in the characteristic supercharger whine and the distinctive exhaust note from the unique cross-plane V8, and the package is unbeatable.”
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