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02/02/2026

Hennessey Honors 250 Years of American Independence with VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250

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Sealy, Texas

February 2, 2026

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  • Hennessey creates 250 limited-edition trucks featuring enhanced off‑road capability and bespoke premium interior
  • Collection of functional and aesthetic carbon fiber enhancements elevate Hennessey VelociRaptor 1200 F-250 to true celebration of US 250th anniversary
  • New truck to debut at NADA Show, Las Vegas (Feb 3-6)

Sealy, Texas (February 2, 2026) – Hennessey, the Texas-based creator of high-performance vehicle trucks, SUVs, and hypercars, has announced the VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250, a patriotic limited‑edition model built to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

Based on the Ford F‑250 Lariat and powered by Ford’s range‑topping 6.7‑liter High Output V8 Turbo Diesel, this special-edition build delivers 1,200 lb‑ft of torque and receives an extensive selection of Hennessey enhancements to its capability, interior, and styling. Only 250 units will be produced, each individually numbered and fitted with an exclusive 250th Anniversary fender vent plaque.

The VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250 will make its first public appearance at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas from February 3-6, enabling dealers and industry leaders to view the special anniversary model in person.

Alex Roys, Hennessey President: “This year marks a truly historic milestone for the United States and we’re proud to commemorate 250 years of American independence with a celebration model worthy of the occasion. Our VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250 embodies the spirit of American engineering and craftsmanship, delivering extreme capability, bold design, and the unmistakable character our customers expect from Hennessey.”

To create the VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250, Hennessey builds on the strength and comfort of the F‑250 Lariat by introducing a comprehensive set of chassis, exterior, and interior enhancements. The upgraded suspension system features a five‑inch off‑road lift and advanced shocks that boost off‑road capability and on‑road confidence. Lightweight 18‑inch wheels, paired with 37‑inch off-road tires, enhance grip and presence, while a range of carbon fiber components – including a functional vented hood, fender vents, mirror caps, fender flares, and tailgate – enhance the truck’s unmistakably aggressive aesthetic.

Hennessey further elevates the truck’s utility and visual impact with upgraded stainless‑steel front and rear bumpers, LED lights, power running boards, and VelociRaptor 1200 exterior graphics. Inside the cabin, the Texas team fully replaces the factory seating with bespoke Hennessey seats trimmed in premium black leather and Alcantara, finished with red accent stitching. Each interior also receives a serialized plaque, confirming each vehicle’s place within the 250‑unit anniversary series.

Nathan Malinick, Hennessey Director of Design: “As proud Texans, we take great pride in celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary. Designing a set of distinctive and functional carbon fiber enhancements – from the hood and fender vents to the tailgate – make this truck a special and exclusive way to honor all we love about the USA. With just 250 trucks, unique ‘US 250’ badging, and a bespoke interior, this model is rare, desirable, luxurious and imposing. Happy anniversary USA!”

The full set of VelociRaptor enhancements represents a $54,500 upgrade to the base F‑250 Lariat. Each build is backed by Hennessey’s three‑year / 36,000‑mile limited warranty and is available exclusively through the company’s nationwide network of authorized Ford dealers. With strictly limited production and commemorative anniversary details, the VelociRaptor 1200 F‑250 is positioned to become one of Hennessey’s most collectible heavy‑duty models.

The truck’s debut at NADA underscores Hennessey’s strong partnership with Ford dealers across the country and highlights the company’s commitment to supporting the retail network with high‑impact, high‑demand performance products.

 

Specification – Hennessey VelociRaptor 1200 F-250:

POWER

  • 1,200 lb‑ft torque @ 1,600 rpm
  • 500 lb‑ft torque @ 3,600 rpm

PERFORMANCE & CHASSIS UPGRADES

  • BDS 5‑inch off‑road suspension system
  • FOX 2.5 coil‑over shocks with DSC adjustable remote‑reservoir technology
  • Functional carbon fiber hood with heat‑extraction vents
  • Lightweight 18‑inch 8‑lug wheels
  • 37 × 12.5 × R18 off‑road tires

CARBON FIBER & EXTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS

  • Bespoke carbon fiber upgrade package
    • Carbon fiber fender vent upgrade
    • Exposed carbon fiber fender flares
    • Carbon fiber mirror caps
    • Carbon fiber tailgate appliqué
  • ‘H’ logo grille accent
  • ‘VelociRaptor 1200’ exterior graphics
  • ‘Hennessey’ bedside graphics
  • 250th Anniversary fender vent plaque

LIGHTING & BUMPERS

  • Upgraded LED fog lights
  • 50‑inch LED light bar
  • Hennessey stainless‑steel front bumper upgrade
  • Hennessey stainless‑steel rear bumper

INTERIOR

  • Hennessey interior seat upgrade (bespoke upholstery)
  • All‑weather Hennessey floor mats
  • Serial‑numbered interior plaques

FUNCTIONAL & UTILITY FEATURES

  • Power running boards with integrated lighting
  • 3‑year / 36,000‑mile limited warranty

Jon Visscher

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jon.visscher@vcomm.co.uk

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ABOUT HENNESSEY SPECIAL VEHICLES

The Hennessey Special Vehicles team was formed to create the world-record-breaking hypercars, the Hennessey Venom GT (270.49 mph in 2014) and the current world-record-holding ‘fastest convertible’ the Hennessey Venom GT Roadster (265.5 mph in 2016).

In 2020, Hennessey Special Vehicles launched the 100% bespoke, twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 Coupe, which sold out in 2021. An open-top Roadster and track-focused Revolution variant joined the F5 Coupe in 2022 and 2023, boasting the F5’s prodigious 1,817 bhp ‘Fury’ engine. In mid-2023, the Texas-based company revealed the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, which combines visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus. The company is delivering like never before on its mission of ‘making fast cars faster.’ HennesseySpecialVehicles.com

ABOUT HENNESSEY

Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports and muscle cars since 1991, the company has also applied its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom F5.

Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested, street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from various brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, all benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.

With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 100 team members, and capacity to simultaneously work on 40-50 vehicles, Hennessey Performance is one of the world’s leading specialist vehicle engineering companies. HennesseyPerformance.com