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VelociRaptor 6×6 bakkie – pure aggression on wheels

American tuning company Hennnessey’s VelociRaptor 6×6 features locking rear axles, Fox suspension, special 20-inch wheels, off-road tyres, special […]

VelociRaptor 6×6 bakkie – pure aggression on wheels
VelociRaptor 6×6 bakkie – pure aggression on wheels — photographed for Leisure Wheels

American tuning company Hennnessey’s VelociRaptor 6×6 features locking rear axles, Fox suspension, special 20-inch wheels, off-road tyres, special bumpers, rollbar and LED lights. Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor the VelociRaptor costs $295 000 (over R4-million) – this include the bakkie of course, not just the upgrade.

For an extra $22 500 (R311 000) Hennessey also offers a power upgrade ( turbo, exhaust, and intercooler)  that boosts the Raptor’s 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 to 450kW.

“Our VelociRaptor 6X6 is pure aggression on wheels – all six of them”, said Hennessey. “The new 2017 Raptor is going to be one of the best all-around trucks ever built. We are excited to help take it to the next level both in terms of performance and exclusivity”.

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It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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