The Ford Bronco is so hot that dealers can’t keep them on lots more than about seven days right now. That stat applies to all Broncos regardless of trim so it’s understandable that the public is stoked to get their hands on the upcoming Bronco Raptor. The problem is, it’s still months from being delivered. John Hennessey and his team have just solved that issue with a 411-horsepower Bronco Velociraptor that’s been fast-tracked for sale.
This ultimate Hennessey Bronco version was
announced last year but we expected a longer wait before production began. It
turns out that demand was just too big. “Since we announced our plans for the
Bronco mid-last year, we’ve been inundated with customer requests to take our
upgraded version,” said John Hennessey. The burly SUV still uses the original
twin-turbo V6 from the regular Bronco but boosts output to 411-horsepower and
600 lb-ft of torque through the use of aftermarket parts and engine tuning. For
those keeping track at home, that’s 81 more ponies and 185 more lb-ft of torque
than the stock Bronco which has 330-horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque.
The tuner will show off the SUV in public
for the first time during Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale, Arizona show later this
month but you don’t have to wait to see it here. That’s because we’ve got a
video of John Hennessey himself driving it below. Firstly, this thing looks properly
quick. Secondly, aside from handling like an SUV, it might be a perfect daily
driver.
Hennessey easily rumbles over dirt and
grass and then back onto the pavement at speed like it’s no big thing. Of
course, that kind of reliable performance is the sort of thing he’s built his
brand on. The Bronco Velociraptor will be limited to just 200 units and each
will come with its own three-year or 36,000-mile warranty. Sure, you could wait
quite a while more and get a Bronco Raptor from Ford, but even if it’s anywhere
near as powerful, it certainly won’t be this special. Hennessey says that you
can actually place your order for a Bronco Velociraptor through your authorized
Ford dealer too.