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12-16-2014, 06:52 PM
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Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) is rumored to possibly debut (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/01/ford-shelby-gt350r-gt-f150-raptor-performance-brand-detroit-report/) a new F-150 Raptor (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150+svt+raptor/) at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/detroit-auto-show/) in January, but whether that's the case or not, Hennessey Performance (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/hennessey/) is ready to fill the muscle truck niche now with its latest VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/hennessey+velociraptor/) based on the 2015 F-150 (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150/).
The fantastically named VelociRaptor package has been available on the regular Raptor for the past few years, taking power up to 600 horsepower or more, depending on what the buyer desired (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/23/hennessey-slaps-a-pair-of-turbos-on-fords-raptor-6-2-w-video/). With the latest one, the performance truck is now based on the aluminum-bodied F-150, specifically the FX4 Super Crew model with the 5.0-liter V8.
"Having Ford's world-class new truck design, with a weight savings of nearly 700 pounds, our VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged will have an even greater level of performance and driving excitement," said founder John Hennessey in the company's release.
The heart of VelociRaptor is the Roots-type supercharger running at 8 psi on the V8. With help from upgraded fuel injectors, a proprietary engine management system and stainless steel exhaust, it boosts grunt from a stock 385 horsepower to over 600 hp. To make sure that power gets to the road, the package also includes 33-inch BFGoodrich mounted on 17-inch Hennessey wheels. For buyers in need of more, the company offers optional parts including an off-road coilover suspension, different front and rear bumpers, a winch, LED light bar and Brembo brakes.
Speaking to Autoblog, Hennessey said he feels confident that the latest VelociRaptor could do high-four-second sprints to 60 miles per hour, compared to the outgoing model in the low-five-second range.
Prices for the VelociRaptor start at $73,500, which includes the donor F-150, and orders are open now. Actual deliveries should start by March at the latest, according to Hennessey. The company also plans to offer a similar package for EcoBoost F-150s later. Scroll down (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/16/2015-hennessey-velociraptor-ford-f150-official/#continued) to read the full announcement about this muscle truck.Continue reading 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 fills an F-150 Raptor-sized void (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/16/2015-hennessey-velociraptor-ford-f150-official/)
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Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) is rumored to possibly debut (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/01/ford-shelby-gt350r-gt-f150-raptor-performance-brand-detroit-report/) a new F-150 Raptor (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150+svt+raptor/) at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/detroit-auto-show/) in January, but whether that's the case or not, Hennessey Performance (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/hennessey/) is ready to fill the muscle truck niche now with its latest VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/hennessey+velociraptor/) based on the 2015 F-150 (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150/).
The fantastically named VelociRaptor package has been available on the regular Raptor for the past few years, taking power up to 600 horsepower or more, depending on what the buyer desired (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/23/hennessey-slaps-a-pair-of-turbos-on-fords-raptor-6-2-w-video/). With the latest one, the performance truck is now based on the aluminum-bodied F-150, specifically the FX4 Super Crew model with the 5.0-liter V8.
"Having Ford's world-class new truck design, with a weight savings of nearly 700 pounds, our VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged will have an even greater level of performance and driving excitement," said founder John Hennessey in the company's release.
The heart of VelociRaptor is the Roots-type supercharger running at 8 psi on the V8. With help from upgraded fuel injectors, a proprietary engine management system and stainless steel exhaust, it boosts grunt from a stock 385 horsepower to over 600 hp. To make sure that power gets to the road, the package also includes 33-inch BFGoodrich mounted on 17-inch Hennessey wheels. For buyers in need of more, the company offers optional parts including an off-road coilover suspension, different front and rear bumpers, a winch, LED light bar and Brembo brakes.
Speaking to Autoblog, Hennessey said he feels confident that the latest VelociRaptor could do high-four-second sprints to 60 miles per hour, compared to the outgoing model in the low-five-second range.
Prices for the VelociRaptor start at $73,500, which includes the donor F-150, and orders are open now. Actual deliveries should start by March at the latest, according to Hennessey. The company also plans to offer a similar package for EcoBoost F-150s later. Scroll down (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/16/2015-hennessey-velociraptor-ford-f150-official/#continued) to read the full announcement about this muscle truck.Continue reading 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 fills an F-150 Raptor-sized void (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/16/2015-hennessey-velociraptor-ford-f150-official/)
2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 fills an F-150 Raptor-sized void (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/16/2015-hennessey-velociraptor-ford-f150-official/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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