Hennessey pushes Ford F-150 Raptor to 600 horsepower

Hennessey Performance has announced a major power upgrade for the already formidable Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck.

As its name suggests, the new 2021 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 packs a considerable 600 horsepower under the hood. 

It marks a 150 horsepower gain over the stock 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine found in the showroom Raptor. 

As the world’s largest producer of modified F-150 Raptors, the Texan company expects the pickup to become one of its best-sellers.

Incoming Raptor attacks

Delivering a 33 percent increase in engine output is no small feat. But Hennessey has been aided by Ford’s continued use of the familiar EcoBoost engine for the third-generation Raptor. 

The VelociRaptor 600 upgrades include a new high-flow air induction system, an upgraded front-mounted intercooler, plus improved intercooler pipework. Completing the overhaul is a reprogrammed engine management system.

A dyno test ensures the full 600 horsepower and 622 lb-ft of torque are delivered, along with up to 400 miles of road testing. 

Hennessey claims the upgrades should deliver 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The VelociRaptor 600 is also capable of running a quarter-mile sprint in just 12.9 seconds.

More money, more possibilities

Prices for the new VelociRaptor 600 will start at $85,950, although buyers are likely to spend closer to $110,000 with options. 

This typically includes bespoke off-road upgrades, such as a Hennessey VelociRaptor front bumper, 20-inch wheels, and a three-inch lift for the suspension. 

All work undertaken by Hennessey is covered by a three-year / 36,000-mile warranty.

Hennessey is accepting orders for the new VelociRaptor 600 now, with the first customer deliveries expected in early 2022.

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