Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, Hennessey, creators of high-performance vehicles, has announced that its ‘VelociRaptoR 6X6’ supertruck, a Ford F-150 Raptor R which has been transformed into an almost unstoppable 6X6, will be going into full production.
Utilising a third-generation Ford F-150 Raptor R as its foundation, the ‘VelociRaptoR 6X6,’ is fitted with an extended boxed frame and a second, fully functional dual locking rear axle, improving tractive grip by over 50 percent.
The vehicle’s suspension is the most advanced off-road suspension available on a production vehicle and is fitted with Live Valve Fox dampers. The body has been lifted three inches so as to accommodate Hennessey’s custom 20-inch alloy wheels that are shod with large 37-inch off-road tyres.
The large 8-foot (2.4 metre) long load bed replaces the standard 5.5-foot (1.67 metre) bed, improving cargo capacity by over 45 percent.
New front and rear bumpers mould nicely with the mechanical upgrades, as well as new LED off-road lights and unique Hennessey VelociRaptoR badging.
There is no getting away from the fact that the ‘VelociRaptoR 6X6’ is a massive machine, being almost 27 feet long, roughly 7 feet tall and 7 feet wide, with a curb weight of around 6,500 pounds.
At the heart of the vehicle is the standard Ford Raptor R engine, a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 unit that has been left untouched and gives out a whopping 700 bhp at 6,650 rpm and 640 lb-ft torque at 4,250 rpm, providing more than enough power to ensure that it dominates both on and off-road.
Hennessey is the world’s largest producer of modified Ford F-150 Raptors, having built thousands of high-performance VelociRaptor trucks for customers around the world. Therefore, taking these trucks to the extreme ‘6X6’ stage is second nature to company’s engineers and its huge 6X6 remains one of its most impressive builds.
John Hennessey, company founder and CEO, commented on the ‘VelociRaptoR 6X6’, saying:
“The F-150 Raptor R is competent right from the factory, but our 6X6 upgrade improves it dramatically. It gains significantly more traction thanks to 50 percent more driven wheels. The 8-foot bed adds a truckload of increased utility, and the combination of three axles, a body lift, and a roaring V8 delivers unmatched stage presence!”
This is by no means the first time that Hennessey has made a 6×6 truck. Their range of exclusive and competent 6X6 trucks includes the RAM-based MAMMOTH 6X6 TRX and Chevrolet-based GOLIATH 6X6 Silverado. However, if you want something a little smaller and more practical, Hennessey also offers a range of performance and off-road-oriented upgrades for the regular Ford Raptor 4X4.
If you are looking to convert a Ford Raptor R, you can either source a new Ford Raptor R yourself and send it to Hennessey for conversion. Alternatively, you can purchase a turn-key vehicle directly from Hennessey, which includes a comprehensive 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty.
For more information on Ford Raptor R conversions, please visit: HennesseyPerformance.com.
Author Bio:
Simon Burrell is Editor of Our Man Behind The Wheel, a member of The Guild of Motoring Writers, professional photographer and former saloon car racing driver.
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