It was only a matter of time until the famous American tuner put its hands on Ford’s popular 4×4 once again. Shifting focus away from the V8 package, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 Bronco has been revealed as a limited package for the heritage off-roader featuring more power and some design enhancements.
Adding to the element of performance, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 Bronco has had the power output on its twin-turbocharged 2,7-litre V6 pushed up from 231 kW and 542 N.m of torque to 302 kW and 682 N.m. This has been achieved by means of a new engine management software upgrade, exhaust system and high-flow air induction. With this applied, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 Bronco will accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 4,9 seconds as per the firm’s claimed figures; a 0,8 second improvement over the standard model.
With the tuning house’s off-road package, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 Bronco gets a meaner look as well thanks to a set of 35-inch off-road tyres with 18-inch wheels, front and rear VelociRaptor bumpers, retractable side steps and unique VelociRaptor branding. Changes to the cabin are limited to Hennessey embroidered headrests as well as serial numbered plaques (found in the engine compartment as well).
Available in two- or four-door versions, with or without a soft-top, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 Bronco will be limited to 200 units for the remainder of 2021.
Hennessey say that thanks to the extensive R&D process, all of the Bronco’s engine modes and off-road systems are retained. Furthermore, it provides a three-year / 36 000-mile warranty as part of the $80 000 price tag (approximately R1 157 400) that the typical customer will pay. This includes the base Bronco in Badlands guise.
