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If you want a fast ute with six cylinders and a blue oval on it, a used XR6 Turbo might not be your best option anymore.
Not only is the current Ranger Raptor a performance improvement over the first, but now US-based tuner Hennessey Performance has taken it further.
Following from the F-150-based VelociRaptor 600 previously created by the tuner, the ‘500’ upgrade is specifically designed for the new Ranger Raptor.
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The Ranger Raptor’s previous outputs of 292kW/583Nm (actually 302kW in the US) are boosted to 373kW and 746Nm from its 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6.
In order to do this, Hennessey employed a high-flow induction system, upgraded cooling and a new engine management system - plus some chassis tuning and road testing.
CEO John Hennessey spruiks the new modified Ranger as a more agile alternative to the larger VelociRaptor 600, based on Ford’s full-size F-150.
"The VelociRaptor 500 Ranger is an excellent choice for the pickup enthusiast who doesn't need the capacity of our full-size VelociRaptor 600 F-150.
“The midsize pick-up is incredibly capable and very agile… it's actually lighter than the Bronco SUV!”
Only 200 will be built, and international shipping for the pack begins late this year.
In Australia, Adelaide-based KPM Motorsport works with Hennessey to supply products, parts, and upgrades locally.
