If the sound of a supercharger’s whine is the sound of more power, then the hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator – Hennessey Performance’s Pure Sound video is music to the ears – a total banger. While featuring nearly two minutes of the exquisite Whipple supercharger sound bellowing from beneath the hood of a Hennessey-upgraded, 1,000-horsepower VelociRaptoR, the video offers a closer look at the former Ford Raptor R, now the high-horsepower Super Truck in action.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Hennessey Performance and Ford Motor Company.
VelociRaptoR Changes
The VelociRaptor 1000 whine comes from a 3.8-liter Whipple Supercharger System. Its overall aesthetic is modified with a three-inch lift, and VelociRaptoR front and rear bumpers as well as Hennessey and VelociRaptoR 1000 exterior badges.
Other VelociRaptor 1000 Changes
- High-Flow Air Induction Upgrade
- Upgraded Heavy Duty Supercharger Belt
- Upgraded Anodized Billet Fuel Rails
- Upgraded Fuel Line and Fittings
- Upgraded Front Performance Brake Kit (Optional)
- Air/Oil Separator System
- Front and Rear Suspension Leveling Kit
- Powered Electric Fold-Out Steps
- Serial Numbered Plaques
- 20-inch” Hennessey Wheels
- 37-inch Off-Road Tires
Hennessey Turns The Ford Raptor R Into A Super Truck
Built on the bones of the 2024 Ford Raptor R, the VelociRaptoR 1000 upgrade boosts the truck’s power by 323 horses and torque by 184 pound-feet. In what Hennessey calls supercar-worthy, the enhanced Super Truck tears through its zero to 60 time in just 3.1 seconds, shaving .5 seconds off the original’s time.
Here is how the upgraded version stacks up against the donor Raptor R.
Performance Specs: Ford Raptor R Vs. Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000
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Ford Raptor R |
Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000 |
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Horsepower |
720 Horsepower |
1,043 @ 7,000 rpm |
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Torque |
640 Pound-Feet @ 4,300 RPM |
824 Pound-Feet @ 4,800 RPM |
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Quarter-Mile |
12.0 Seconds @ 113 MPH |
11.4 Seconds @ 122 MPH |
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0 to 60 Acceleration |
3.6 Seconds |
3.1 Seconds |
A Third Axle Can Be Added
If a more beastly VelociRaptor is on the must-have list, Hennessey harnesses the third-generation Ford F-150 Raptor R as the foundation for their VelociRaptor 6X6 – a three-axle, six-wheeled behemoth of a truck with 50 percent more tractive grip. The big build stretches 27-feet and weighs more than three tons.
VelociRaptoR 6X6 Hennessey-Upgrade Component Differences
- 6×6 Locking Rear Axles
- 8-Foot Load Bed
- Front LED Light Bar in Front Bumper
- Fox ‘Live Valve’ Shocks
- Front Suspension Leveling Kit
The Hennessey Fine Print
Like other Hennessey builds, such as the 1,000 HP EXORCIST Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the VelociRaptoR is professionally installed and includes HPE Engine Management Calibration, dyno-tuning, and a shakedown of up to 500 miles. The VelociRaptor Super Truck is backed by a Hennessey Performance 3-Year / 36,000-mile limited warranty.
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