PRESS RELEASE
10/04/2022
hennessey performance reveals menacing velociraptor 500 bronco
RELEASED
Sealy, Texas
October 4, 2022
Hennessey Performance Reveals Menacing VelociRaptor 500 Bronco
- Upgrades deliver a commanding 20 percent boost over factory engine output to 500 bhp
- Custom Hennessey bumpers, alloy wheels, and unique badging differentiate the rugged 4×4
- Performance enhancements protected by a comprehensive Hennessey warranty
- Definitive Hennessey-tuned Bronco Raptor upgrade package priced at MSRP $32,950
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Sealy, Texas (October 4, 2022) – Hennessey® the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announces the arrival of its all-new Bronco VelociRaptor® 500 — the eighth VelociRaptor® model to come from Hennessey®’s development team.
Engineered to be more potent and capable than Ford’s factory Bronco Raptor, Hennessey®’s engineers applied their expertise to the 4×4’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. A new high-capacity intercooler, proprietary engine management system tuning, and high–flow exhaust modifications allow the Bronco VelociRaptor® 500 to deliver nearly 20 percent more output – 500 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of terrain conquering torque!
The new high-output Hennessey® model increases capability and adrenaline in every scenario, adding serious speed on road and ratcheting-up off-road ability. But Hennessey® didn’t stop there. Their engineering team boosts road presence and style by lifting the vehicle three inches and offering its Hennessey® Heritage graphics, adorned with a Hennessey® bucking bronco.
Priced from $32,950 – exclusive of the base Ford Bronco Raptor – the VelociRaptor® 500 package features enhanced air induction, a high-capacity intercooler with blow-off valve, and an upgraded engine-management system to boost performance of its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. Hennessey® transforms the exterior with custom VelociRaptor® bumpers, unique Hennessey® 10-spoke alloy wheels, Hennessey® Heritage graphics, and VelociRaptor® 500 Bronco badging. The interior features Hennessey®’s embroidered head restraints, all-weather floor mats, and unique plaque.
Following an intensive period of R&D, every Hennessey® VelociRaptor® 500 Bronco is road-tested at the company’s private test track. Hennessey® prides itself on the reliability of its vehicles and quality of its workmanship, backing up every Bronco build with its comprehensive 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty. Available for international shipping, the new Hennessey® VelociRaptor® 500 Bronco is available now through authorized Ford retailers or directly from Hennessey®, by calling +1 979.885.1300 or visiting HennesseyPerformance.com.
Michael Harley
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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 from around the world to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports, and muscle cars since 1991, the company also applies its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its own 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 a wide variety of brands including Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Jeep in addition to benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.
With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 85 team members and capacity to work on 40-50 vehicles at a time, Hennessey® Performance is one of the world’s leading specialist vehicle engineering companies. The new 6.6-litre V8 Venom F5 hypercar is set for customer deliveries in 2022. Boasting 1,817 hp and a +311 mph top speed, the company is guaranteed to deliver like never before on its mission of ‘making fast cars faster’.
