Hennessey VelociRaptor 500: Hulk Takeover!

(26/5/2023)

For some Americans, the new Ford Ranger Raptor looks “small” and “small”, that’s why the well-known improvement house Hennessey took action, improving the performance of the famous pick-up, reaching 500 hp!

Hennessey’s revamped Raptor has been revealed

It is possible that the soil and dust have not yet “settled” from it Greek presentation of the Ford Ranger Raptorbut Hennessey he revealed his new creation VelociRaptor 500which depends Lift up of the American company.

At a “bag” price of around 25,000 euros

As the name suggests, Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 has received special “treatment” to perform 500 horsepower. The company plans to start shipping the product in the fourth quarter of 2023, and the package costs more than 25,000 euros, including the price of Ranger Raptor.

Improved engine of 500 hp and 745 Nm of torque

Going into more technical details, the The new Ranger Raptor has one turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost engine; which yields 405 horsepower and 583 Nm of torque, connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. THE Hennessey it added a high-flow intake system, a front-mounted cooler with wastegate, and new engine management software. The results affect them 500 horsepower and 745 Nm of torque.

“Eyes” appear with large dimensions

But aside from power improvements, Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 it gets new steel bumpers – roll bars, LED off-road lights and recovery hooks. Its wheels emphasize the “eye” look with a size of 18 inches and a design of 10 spokes with a black finish. The tires can be anything but off-road with a size of 35 inches.

In it, VelociRaptor it has a number of decorative elements that make it stand out, such as its headers and logo Hennessey, all-weather floor mats and a build number plate. The Ranger Raptor is provided by Ford with standard four-wheel drive, electronically controlled 2-speed, and front and rear differential locks.

7 different modes with off-road suspension

The post has also received improvements and Fox shock absorbers 2.5-inch Live Valve Bypass, and drivers can choose from Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl and Baja modes that change shifter points, ABS calibration, traction control, steering assistance and throttle response. Meanwhile, the active exhaust has Calm, Normal, Sport and Baja settings.