The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is an impressive new off road truck that offers you a ton of exceptional performance items. This is a truck that comes with the tough build you want, the lifted driving position you need and the ride you’re looking for on the trials around you. This truck shows up with a 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine that produces 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. While this seems like it should be enough for any off roader, Hennessey Performance Engineering disagrees and they have created the second edition of their Velociraptor for your driving pleasure.
If you want a truck that is more than what the Raptor offers, the Velociraptor starts with a front bumper with a brush guard that also has mounted LED lights. It moves on to give you more aggressive wheels and tires underneath and finds a way to provide more power for you on the trails. This truck is the one you’re looking for if you think you’re a “real” off roader or you just want to have one of the most powerful and capable trucks ever built.
Do you want a truck that can reach sixty mph quickly? If so, the tuners at Hennessey have made it possible for you with the tuning of the engine to bring out 605 horsepower and 622 lb.-ft. of torque. This truck can then reach the speed of sixty mph in only 4.2 seconds which puts it in line with the Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette. The improvement in power is achieved by using upgraded turbos, a new air intake, an improved intercooler, a cat-back exhaust system and an ECU upgrade. To add to this impressive performance, this truck can make the run to the quarter mile mark in only 12.9 seconds and reach the speed of 110 mph.
Hennessey has two ways you can enjoy these upgrades on the Raptor to make it a Velociraptor. The first is to have everything added and pay $22,500. This version does come with a three-year/36,000 mile warranty to give you some of the peace of mind you need for this truck. You can also have what’s called a Stage One package which gives you the LED front bumper, the 35-inch Toyo tires and a three-inch lift. This package will cost you $12,995 and let you enjoy the look of the Velociraptor without paying for the performance parts.
As for the full package model, you need to get into the system quickly if this is what you want because Hennessy will only offer 1000 of these packages. The desire to have something more is always one we tend to listen to when it comes to the vehicles we drive. The Hennessey Velociraptor is simply a great way to improve an already awesome truck and have the boost in power and performance you want along with some visual elements that can give you a much better overall appearance as well. Leave it to Hennessey to offer their version for some fun and excitement once again.
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