American Hennessey brings news that will please all fans of sports pickups. They recently unveiled their latest masterpiece called the VelociRaptor 500, which is based on the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. Under the hood of this off-road beauty, you'll find a fearless 500 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful in its segment. If you like that, you'll have to shell out $24,950 (about €23,000) for the upgrade package, which is a big addition to the pickup's base price, which is set at $56,960 (about €54,000 in the US market). The first deliveries are planned for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Basically Ford Ranger Raptor 2024 powered by a two-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque (583 Nm) – In the US, while the European only has 300. Hennessey has added a high-flow intake system, a larger front intercooler with an exhaust valve, and new engine management software to achieve even more impressive performance. The result is a whopping 500 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque (746 Nm), an increase of 95 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque over the base setup.
But the updates don't end there. The Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 boasts new bumpers, which include a front model lettering, a protective net, LED off-road lights and rescue hooks. The pickup rides on 18-inch wheels with ten spokes and a black finish, shod with 35-inch tires.
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor comes standard with four-wheel drive, which also includes front and rear locking differentials.
Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 without a doubt, it brings a breath of fresh air to the sport pickup segment. As they say, there's no good riding without a good horse, and in this case, Hennessey certainly delivers - 500 horses, in fact! It also provides the necessary endurance and strength to overcome the most demanding terrains. Hennessey proves that it is possible to achieve the right balance between performance, comfort and robustness that buyers of this type of vehicle expect.
