Texas-based tuner Hennessey’s stable of modified Ford Raptors is growing, but their latest creation riding on six wheels may just be the most badass to date.
Debuting at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 will see production. So if you’ve got a 2017 or 2018 Raptor that just isn’t cutting it, plus US$349,000 in the bank, you might be the proud owner of this 600-hp 6-wheeled monster. However, the company only produces 50 units, which can be ordered directly from the tuner or through select Hennessey / Ford dealers.
As Hennessey puts it, “Our VelociRaptor 6X6 is pure aggression on wheels – all six of them…the new 2017 Raptor is going to be one of the best all-around trucks ever built. We are excited to help take it to the next level both in terms of performance and exclusivity.”
Yes, Hennessey, we’d have to agree with you. Riding on upgraded 20-inch wheels wrapped in off-road Toyo rubber, the VelociRaptor 6X6 will pretty much claw its way through anything with its upgraded Fox suspension paired with 6X6 locking rear axles. Stopping power is handled by the optional Brembo front/rear brake setup.
Powering this beast and ramping up the Raptor’s already capable 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, Hennessey adds the VelociRaptor 600 twin turbo upgrade exclusive to this 6X6 machine, producing more than 600-hp along with stainless steel exhaust modifications, upgraded front mounted air to air intercooler and plumbing and re-tuned factory computer.
The Texas tuner followed up with something for Chevy Silverado fans – The Hennessey Goliath 6×6, turning the redesigned 2020 pickup into a similar beast. But with this one, only 24 will be made available. And Wisconsin’s most prominent potato farmer has dibs on the first one (no, we didn’t make that up).
