HENNESSEY

VELOCIRAPTOR 600 2022: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), an American supercar maker and tuner based in Texas, has improved one of its flagship products. The newly introduced 2022 VelociRaptor 600 adds 116 hp to the new third-generation Ford F-150 Raptor. Only 250 units of the model will be offered and deliveries will begin this January.

With this improvement, the Hennessey team is aiming for acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h to be around 4.2 seconds. The second challenge is that the quarter mile can be completed in 12.9 seconds on this nearly 600hp monster. All modifications are covered by a 3-year or 60,000 km warranty, whichever comes first.

Hennessey engineers improved the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine by adding an improved air induction system, a high-capacity wastegate intercooler and an improved engine management system. With that, it delivers figures of 566 hp at 6,000 rpm and 911 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Despite the competition, Hennessey gained the position of the world's largest producer of modified F-150 Raptors. Over the past 10 years, the company has built thousands of high-performance VelociRaptors for customers around the world.

It should be noted that the new third-generation F-150 Raptor is already a high-performance vehicle with five-link rear suspension, 24-inch coil springs and sporty dampers to ensure maximum performance on and off-road.

Hennessey modifications retain all the manufacturer's driving modes to allow comfortable driving and maximum performance at the push of a button. VelociRaptor owners can improve their pickup even further with a full line of optional upgrades.

These include heavy-duty VelociRaptor front and rear bumpers with integrated LED lights, 20-inch Hennessey wheels, up to 37-inch off-road tires, suspension leveling kit, plus Hennessey badges and the VelociRaptor insignia. Customers can also opt for massive six-piston Brembo front brakes to increase braking performance.

Since most owners opt for the performance upgrade plus the upgraded all-terrain package, it's possible to purchase a complete unit, including the base model, for $110,000. The under-the-hood upgrades cost $19,950, while the off-road package adds up to another $17,900.

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