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Hennessey, the Texas-based manufacturer of hypercars and tuned vehicles, has snagged the new Ford F-150 Raptor R and gone with it six wheel drive stocked. Curtain up for 2023 VelociRaptoR 6×6 The "VelociRaptoR 6×6" is based on the third generation F-150 Raptor R and, in addition to an extended frame and a second, fully functional and locking rear axle, which increases traction by more than 50%, it also has a lot to offer visually . But let's stay with the technology for now. The chassis got Fox dampers all around in combination with new springs, there was a Brembo high-performance brake system for improved deceleration and a lift kit for an additional 3 inches (approx. 8 cm) of ground clearance is installed.
2023 VelociRaptoR 6×6
In addition, the XXL Raptor stands on Hennessey's tailor-made 20-inch alloy wheels with 37-inch (0,94 m) off-road tires. Behind the cab, a 2,4-metre-long load floor replaces the standard 1,67-metre factory counterpart, increasing load capacity by more than 45%.
And as already mentioned, in addition to the technical upgrades, there were also visual changes to the body. A new front and rear apron are installed, there were additional LED lights and of course special Hennessey VelociRaptoR emblems should not be missing.
Curb weight approx. 3 tons
Der "VelociRaptoR After the conversion, the 6×6″ is a monster almost 8 meters long, around 2,13 meters high and 2,13 meters wide with an empty weight of almost 3 tons. Nevertheless, the series performance is apparently sufficient. Because there was more power (or) not. From the factory, the Raptor R engine, a supercharged 5,2-liter V8, already produces an impressive 700 hp at 6.650 rpm and 868 Nm of torque at 4.250 rpm. That's enough, according to Hennessey, to ensure that the "VelociRaptoR 6×6″ is sufficiently motorized both on and off-road.
Incidentally, putting such powerful pickups on the road as a "6×6" conversion is nothing new for Hennessey's engineers. After all, the company is the world's largest manufacturer of customized F-150 Raptor vehicles and has built countless VelociRaptor trucks for customers around the world. The limited "VelociRaptoR 6×6" ranks between the RAM-based ones MAMMOTH 6×6 TRX and the Goliath 6×6 Silverado based on Chevrolet. The new "VelociRaptoR 6×6” starts at $499.999 including base vehicle and 3 year/36.000 mile warranty. If we get more information, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Ford Raptor R as 700 hp VelociRaptoR 6 × 6 from Hennessey!
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