Image courtesy of Motor1 - Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000 The Ford Raptor R is the definitive version of the automaker's off-road superstar. For hennesseyis the starting point of your new VelociRaptoR 1000. The stock truck is powerful, sporting a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 borrowed from the Shelby GT500. Although it does not produce as much as the mustang, generating 700 Hp (522 kW) and 640 lb-ft (867 Nm) of torque in the Raptor. Nonetheless, Hennessey puts a larger supercharger on the engine along with various other upgrades. The tuner took what he learned with the GT500 Venom and applied it to the VelociRaptoR. Hennessey VelociRapto R 1000 According to the company, the modifications will increase the production of the truck by more than 40%. As its name suggests, it is anticipated that the VelociRaptoR 1000 generate nearly 1,000 hp (745 kW) and more than 850 lb-ft (1,152 Nm) of torque. Additionally, the engine will receive a high-flow induction system, larger fuel injectors, a new supercharger belt, upgraded fuel lines, and a recalibrated computer. We can only imagine what a 40% increase in horsepower will do to the truck's fuel economy. The EPA rated the Raptor R at just 10 miles per gallon in the city and 15 on the highway. And you can expect those numbers to drop with additional brand power. “The VelociRaptoR 1000 significantly raises the bar for performance in terms of sheer horsepower,” said John Hennessey, the company's CEO and founder. He further added that: "Add in the characteristic hum of the supercharger and the distinctive exhaust note of the unique crossover V8, and the package is unmatched." Image courtesy of Motor1 – Hennessey VelociRaptoR 1000 The VelociRaptoR It will come with exterior visual enhancements, including new front and rear bumpers. The truck will also get a front LED light bar, 20-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch off-road tires, and plenty of badging. Order books are now open. The VelociRaptoR 1000 will make its official debut in the first quarter of next year before it goes into production at some point in 2023, for now, hennessey It didn't provide pricing details, but the aftermarket specialist will back its build with a two-year, 24,000-mile warranty. We await further details with the full reveal. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: Hennessey Venom F5 Launches Limited Edition Watch That Costs $200,000 Hennessey brings the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak with 1000 HP (+Video) The 10 best pickup trucks of 2023 (+ Images and videos) Fountain: engine1