New-Gen Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 Is The Raddest F-150 Money Can Buy
If the four-wheeled Velociraptor is not enough of a head-turner, the six-wheeled version will make sure you never go unnoticed
Besides its record-hunting hypercar, Hennessey is known for delivering six-wheeled conversions of trucks with monstrous power. The latest example is the new generation of the VelociRaptor 6x6, based on the Ford F-150 Raptor.
It all started with the VelociRaptor 6x6 in 2017 but since the new gen VelociRaptor was presented a few months ago we expected the three-axle version to arrive. Besides the third pair of wheels and the extended rear bed, the conversion includes a series of chassis upgrades making it even more capable in any kind of terrain.
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Hennessey equipped the truck with Fox suspension on the dual locking rear axles, adding a three-inch lift kit. This, in combination with the 20-inch wheels shod in 37-inch off-road tires, results in a massive ground clearance, making the Velociraptor taller than the already impressive factory-spec F-150 Raptor. Other visual traits include custom front and rear bumpers, an integrated protective bullbar and an extra LED bar.
Besides the extreme road presence, the Velociraptor 6x6 is also more practical than the regular F-150 thanks to the larger loading area at the back. More specifically, the bed measures 8 feet (2.4 m) long, instead of the stock model's 5.5 feet (1.67 m), holding up 45 percent more volume.
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Just like the four-wheeled Velociraptor, the 6x6 variant is fitted with a modified version of the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine producing 558 hp (416 kW / 566 PS) and 672 lb-ft (911 Nm) of torque. This represents a healthy increase over the 450 hp (336 kW / 456 PS) and 510 lb-ft (691 Nm) of the stock version, made possible thanks to a high-capacity intercooler with a blow-off valve, a new air induction, and upgraded software. It is however far less than the 1,012 hp (755 kW / 1,026 PS) of the rival Mammoth 6x6 TRX.
The first example of the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 was already delivered in early September and the company is taking orders for more builds. The cost for a full vehicle is $399,950, including the donor car. If you are in the market for a six-wheeler, Hennessey has got you covered, offering the RAM-based Mammoth 6x6 TRX and the Silverado-based Goliath 6x6.