Ram introduced the 1500 TRX last month and
now Hennessey has revealed plans to strip it of its keynote feature – a
supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 702 hp and 880 Nm of torque. While that sounds insane, the company will replace
the V8 with a specially tuned version of the Hellephant crate engine. The
supercharged 7.0-liter V8 normally produces 1,000 hp, but
Hennessey’s version will deliver more than 1,200 hp.
The Hellephant won’t be the only change as
the truck will also be given a 6×6 conversion just like the VelociRaptor 6×6.
As part of the makeover, the model will be equipped with six-wheel drive as
well as an all-new bed which has been lengthened and features massive wheel
openings. The company will also install beefier bumpers, an upgraded off-road
suspension and LED lights. The model will also be given a bespoke interior, but
there’s no word on specifics at this point.
Production will be limited to three units
and pricing will start at US$ 500,000 (£ 373,787 / € 419,892) which includes the
base Ram 1500 TRX. The company will begin accepting orders on September 4th at
noon central time and it appears Hennessey is expecting the truck to sell out
almost instantly.
While the truck is insane, John Hennessey
admitted as much as he said “[A] Mammoth 6×6 powered by a 1,200 hp Hellephant motor is just a completely ridiculous idea, which is
exactly why we are doing this.” He added, “We are only going to build three
examples which will likely make this the most exclusive and most expensive
truck we’ve ever built.”
